ZIP 29617 Section 8 rent & Fair Market Rent (FY2026)
ZIP-level Small Area Fair Market Rent and Section 8 voucher payment standards for 29617 — Greenville-Mauldin-Easley, SC HUD Metro FMR Area.
| Unit size | Small Area FMR | Payment standard (90–110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,040 | $936–$1,144 |
| 1 BR | $1,090 | $981–$1,199 |
| 2 BR | $1,190 | $1,071–$1,309 |
| 3 BR | $1,440 | $1,296–$1,584 |
| 4 BR | $1,730 | $1,557–$1,903 |
Source: HUD FY2026 Small Area FMRs. Payment standard = 90–110% of SAFMR (HUD-published band); your PHA sets the exact standard.
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What this means
A Housing Choice Voucher in ZIP 29617 is capped at the housing authority's payment standard, generally 90–110% of the Small Area FMR shown above. The tenant typically pays about 30% of adjusted monthly income toward rent and utilities; the voucher covers the rest up to the standard, and the unit must pass an inspection and rent-reasonableness review.
ZIP 29617 is in Greenville County, SC — see the county-wide Fair Market Rent, or all South Carolina rents.
Rents inside Greenville-Mauldin-Easley, SC vary by ZIP code: this one ranks 26 of 41 on 2-bedroom SAFMR, in an area spanning $1,180 to $1,930. See every ZIP code in Greenville-Mauldin-Easley, SC ranked →
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the Section 8 payment standard for ZIP 29617?
- In ZIP 29617 (Greenville-Mauldin-Easley, SC HUD Metro FMR Area), the FY2026 HUD Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom is $1,190, and the voucher payment standard typically falls between $1,071 and $1,309 (90–110% of SAFMR). Your local PHA sets the exact figure.
- Why is the rent different from nearby ZIP codes?
- This area uses Small Area Fair Market Rents (SAFMRs), which HUD calculates per ZIP code so that vouchers reflect neighborhood-level rents rather than one metro-wide average.