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Lumber City, GA Rent Control 2026

Lumber City has no local rent control. Know the rules before your next rent increase.

Lumber City does not have rent control. Georgia does not impose a statewide rent cap. Landlords may raise rent by any amount with 30-day written notice. Retaliatory increases are prohibited.

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Key Takeaways — Lumber City Rent Control

  • Key rule: Local Rules Apply
  • Violation risk: owe back-rent to tenants

Rent Control in Lumber City

Lumber City landlords must follow Georgia state law on rent control. Understanding the specific rules, deadlines, and penalties can prevent costly violations.

$973

median 2BR rent

Local Rules Apply

key requirement

Penalty Warning

Violate Georgia rent control rules in Lumber City and you could owe back-rent to tenants. At Lumber City's median rent of $973/month, even a single violation adds up fast.

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Lumber City Rental Market Context

Lumber City is the 308th-largest city in Georgia (population 954). With a median 2-bedroom rent of $973/month, it falls in the budget range for Georgia rental costs — 9% below the state median of $1,074/month.

How Lumber City Compares in Telfair County

Lumber City ranks #1 of 4 cities in Telfair County by population. Because rent control rules are often tied to rent amounts, costs vary across the county.

City Population Median Rent Rent Cap
Lumber City 954 $973/mo No local cap
Milan 606 $973/mo No local cap
Scotland 168 $973/mo No local cap
Jacksonville 106 $973/mo No local cap

Rents based on HUD Fair Market Rents (FY2026) for Telfair County, Georgia. All cities follow Georgia state law unless a local ordinance applies.

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Rents based on HUD Fair Market Rents (FY2026) for Telfair County.

Rent Control in Nearby Cities

Own properties in multiple cities? Rules may differ locally:

Hazlehurst, GA
Pop. 4,071
Scotland, GA
Pop. 168
Denton, GA
Pop. 188
Uvalda, GA
Pop. 448
Alamo, GA
Pop. 2,811

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How we researched this page: Rent control rules are based on Georgia state statutes. Rent data comes from HUD Fair Market Rents (FY2026) for Telfair County. Last updated: August 2026.
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Reviewed by Rachid Abadli

Founder & CEO, LeaseBase · Sacramento landlord · Self-managing since 2019

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