Why Macon Grades A for Section 8 Investors
Macon, Georgia earns an A, our Prime tier, where voucher rent routinely beats market and cash-on-cash runs strong before financing. The median 3-bed voucher is $1,450/mo across Bibb County, with the upper end of the range reaching $2,030/mo in the stronger ZIPs.
Even a Prime market rewards discipline, but Macon's carrying costs make it easier: property tax sits near 0.9% and insurance near 0.6%, both light. At a $145,000 supported price the spread is genuine. Screen any Macon listing free on CloseHound before you commit.
Macon HUD Section 8 voucher rents by ZIP (FY2026)
Official HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents — the voucher ceiling a landlord can collect in each ZIP, by bedroom count.
| ZIP code | 2-bed | 3-bed | 4-bed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31201 | $1,270/mo | $1,520/mo | $1,680/mo |
| 31204 | $1,200/mo | $1,440/mo | $1,590/mo |
| 31206 | $1,210/mo | $1,450/mo | $1,600/mo |
| 31210 | $1,690/mo | $2,030/mo | $2,240/mo |
| 31211 | $1,170/mo | $1,400/mo | $1,550/mo |
| 31217 | $1,150/mo | $1,380/mo | $1,520/mo |
| 31220 | $1,650/mo | $1,980/mo | $2,190/mo |
Source: HUD FY2026 SAFMR. CloseHound underwrites live listings against these exact ceilings.
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Macon Section 8 FAQ
What's the Section 8 voucher rent for a 3-bed in Macon?+
The median 3-bedroom voucher in Macon is $1,450/mo for FY2026, with sampled ZIPs ranging widely from $1,380 to $2,030/mo.
Is Macon a good Section 8 market?+
Yes. Macon grades A, our Prime tier, meaning voucher rent routinely beats market and supports strong cash-on-cash before financing.
What's the property-tax and insurance drag in Bibb County?+
Both are light: property tax runs about 0.9% and insurance about 0.6% of value, which protects the cash-flow spread on Prime-tier deals.
How do I find cash-flowing Section 8 deals in Macon?+
With a $1,450/mo median voucher, a 1% rule purchase lands near $145,000. Screen Macon listings against that price free on CloseHound.
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