Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Athens, GA
HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Clarke County Public Housing Authority.
Income may not exceed 50% of the median income from the table below. The Housing Authority must provide 75 percent of vouchers to those whose income does not exceed 30% of the median income listed below.
HUD Income Limits 2024 in Athens, GA.
HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits
| 2024 | Median Family Income | 2024 Yearly Income Limit | 2024 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family |
|---|
| Income Limits | | Category | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|
| Clarke County, GA | $90,900 | Very Low Income (50%) | $31,350 | $35,800 | $40,300 | $44,750 | $48,350 |
| Extremely Low Income (30%) | $18,800 | $21,500 | $25,820 | $31,200 | $36,580 |
| Low Income (80%) | $50,150 | $57,300 | $64,450 | $71,600 | $77,350 |
Athens, GA Section 8 Housing Assistance Program - Athens Housing Authority
Explore housing assistance options in Athens, GA through the Athens Housing Authority's Section 8 Housing Assistance Program. For detailed information, visit Athens Housing Authority.
Georgia Department of Community Affairs - Housing Choice Voucher Program
Find the nearest Housing Choice Voucher Program office for assistance with rental housing:
- North Regional Office (Atlanta)
- Address: 60 Executive Park S NE, Atlanta, GA 30329
- Phone: 770-806-5050
- Fax: 770-806-5060
- Toll-Free: 888-621-9885
- South Regional Office (Waycross)
- Address: 500 Alice Street, Waycross, GA 31501
- Phone: 912-285-6280
- Fax: 912-285-6367
- Toll-Free: 888-879-2549
For additional information, visit the Georgia Department of Community Affairs website.
Online Application for Affordable Housing in Athens, GA
Submit your application for affordable housing in Athens, GA, or learn more about the application process and eligibility requirements at Athens Housing Authority - Public Housing Admissions.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Fit the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Athens Housing Authority's (AHA) definition of a family.
- Have an income at or below the specified HUD income limits at the time of admission.
- Meet citizenship or eligible immigrant status requirements for all family members.
- Provide Social Security numbers for all family members, as required.
- Consent to AHA's collection and use of family information as outlined in AHA consent forms.
Application Process Overview
- Submit an application to be placed on the waiting list, ordered by total preference points and application date/time.
- When at the top of the waiting list and a unit becomes available, the applicant family is selected.
- Verify preferences and submit required documentation and consent forms at the time of selection.
- Attend an interview.
- Receive notification of eligibility determination and next steps.
Waiting List Information
The AHA maintains a centralized waiting list for all properties, organized by bedroom size. The wait time can range from 6 months to 2 years. The waiting list will be closed only in accordance with AHA policies, which include public notification.
Clarke County Public Housing Authorities
We have listed all of the housing authorities in Clarke County. Using the chart above, if you qualify as low income (Very Low Income OR Extremely Low Income), we recommend that you visit your local housing authority. They should be your first stop for housing and rental assistance programs.
1. To get on the waiting list for Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8), visit the links provided below to the closest Clarke County housing authority to your city in your city.
2. You can also visit the Housing Authority for other low income housing programs with rent assistance.
Public Housing Eligibility
To be eligible for public housing, households must meet the following requirements:
1. Have an income that is below a certain level.
2. Be a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident.
3. Have a demonstrated need for housing assistance.
Public housing tenants pay rent based on their income. The rent is typically set at 30% of the household's monthly income.
If you are interested in learning more about public housing, or if you think you may be eligible, you can contact your local housing authority (lsted above). The Public Housing Authority can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for public housing assistance.
Athens Georgia Housing Authority
300 S. Rocksprings St.
Athens, GA - 30606
Clarke County
Website: http://www.athenshousing.org
Phone Number: (706)425-5300
HUD Housing Low Income Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties In Athens, GA
Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Athens, GA. LIHTC apartment rents are not based on the tenants income. Income credit set aside brackets are selected during the apartment credit applications are used to determine the apartment rents.
The rents are based upon the Area Medium Income (AMI) and tenant based utility allowances. At least 20% of these apartments (listed below), must provide these low rates for low-income tenants.
HUD housing LIHTC Eligibility Requirements
Income: Households must earn below a certain income level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 60% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for LIHTC housing.
Citizenship or residency status: Households must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.
Need for housing assistance: Households must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that they must be unable to afford housing on their own.
In addition to the above requirements, some LIHTC properties may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).
To determine if you are eligible for LIHTC housing, you can contact your local housing authority (listed above) or search for LIHTC properties (listed below).
LIHTC Maximum Rents
The maximum allowable rents are equal to 30% of the Area Medium Income (AMI), less the utility allowances.
HUD Fair Market Rents for Athens, GA Clarke County
| Apartment Size | HUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For Area | LIHTC Maximum Rent |
|---|
| Studio Apartments | $1014 | Estimated $304.20 - utility allowance |
| One Bedroom Apartments | $1041 | Estimated $312.30 - utility allowance |
| Two Bedroom Apartments | $1169 | Estimated $350.70 - utility allowance |
| Three Bedroom Apartments | $1577 | Estimated $473.10 - utility allowance | |
Available LIHTC Properties In Athens, GA
Using the table above you can estimate what you would be paying by checking the LIHTC Maximum Rent section.
Contact these properties for openings and wait lists and price lists.
Pauldoe Redev 2
570 Pauldoe St
Athens, GA - 30606
Total Apartment Units: 132
Simmons Street Development
135 Simmons St
Athens, GA - 30601
Total Apartment Units: 10
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 10
Years In Service Since: 1992
Dogwood Park Apartments
198 Old Hull Rd
Athens, GA - 30601
Total Apartment Units: 126
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 126
1 Bedroom apartments 7
2 Bedroom apartments 68
3 Bedroom apartments 52
Years In Service Since: 1996
Oak Hill Apartment
105 Oak Hill Dr #1000
Athens, GA - 30601
Total Apartment Units: 220
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 220
1 Bedroom apartments 132
Years In Service Since: 1997
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Knollwood Manor Apartments
205 Old Hull Rd
Athens, GA - 30601
Total Apartment Units: 64
Years In Service Since: 1997
Bethel Chruch Home Apartments
155 Hickman Dr
Athens, GA - 30601
Total Apartment Units: 178
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 178
1 Bedroom apartments 30
2 Bedroom apartments 85
3 Bedroom apartments 75
Years In Service Since: 2001
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Bethel Church Homes
155 Hickman Dr
Athens, GA - 30601
Total Apartment Units: 178
Years In Service Since: 2002
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Oak Hill Apartment
105 Oak Hill Dr #1000
Athens, GA - 30601
Total Apartment Units: 220
Years In Service Since: 2003
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Clarke Gardens Fka Ashton Clarke Apartments
110 Carriage Ct
Athens, GA - 30605
Total Apartment Units: 100
Years In Service Since: 2004
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Athens Gardens Apartments
135 Coleridge Ct
Athens, GA - 30605
Total Apartment Units: 100
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 100
2 Bedroom apartments 30
3 Bedroom apartments 34
Years In Service Since: 2004
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Ashton Clarke Apartments
110 Carriage Ct
Athens, GA - 30605
Total Apartment Units: 100
Years In Service Since: 2004
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Fourth Street Village Apartments
690 Fourth St
Athens, GA - 30601
Total Apartment Units: 118
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 118
1 Bedroom apartments 20
2 Bedroom apartments 70
3 Bedroom apartments 30
Years In Service Since: 2007
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Lakewood Hills Senior Village
1005 Barnett Shoals Rd
Athens, GA - 30605
Total Apartment Units: 74
Years In Service Since: 2012
Columbia Senior Residences At Brookside
300 Hawthorne Avenue
Athens, GA - 30606
Total Apartment Units: 100
Years In Service Since: 2014
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Pauldoe Redevelopment Phase I
300 Hawthorne Ln
Athens, GA - 30606
Total Apartment Units: 100
1 Bedroom apartments 72
2 Bedroom apartments 8
Years In Service Since: 2015
Columbia Brookside Ii
570 Pauldoe St
Athens, GA - 30606
Total Apartment Units: 111
Years In Service Since: 2015
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
North Grove Apartments Fka Dogwood Apartments
198 Old Hull Rd
Athens, GA - 30601
Years In Service Since: 2015
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Columbia Brookside Iii (pauldoe Redev Iii)
1000 Summerbrook Circle
Athens, GA - 30606
Total Apartment Units: 138
Years In Service Since: 2017
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Athens, GA
The US Department of Housing and Urban Development provides active listings of Section 8 and Multifamily apartments. We have listed them below for you to contact. Check with them to see if they have current availabilities and/or waiting lists. With Section 8 properties, you will need a voucher. Contact the Clarke County Public Housing Authorities, listed at the top of this page.
Eligibility for HUD Housing Section 8, you must meet the following requirements:
Income: Your income must be below a certain level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 50% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for Section 8 housing.
Citizenship or residency status: You must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
Need for housing assistance: You must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that you must be unable to afford housing on your own.
In addition to the above requirements, some Section 8 programs may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).
To determine if you are eligible for Section 8 housing, you can contact your local Public Housing Authority (listed above). The Public Housing Authorities can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for Section 8 assistance.
Tips To Get In To Section 8 Housing:
Local Rules: Each local housing authority has different rules around Section 8. Decide where you want to live and find the housing authorities in charge of those neighborhoods.
Applying for a Voucher: Contact your local Public Housing Agency (PHA) to apply for a voucher. They can tell you if they’re currently accepting new applicants and provide application details.
Payment Standards: Section 8 doesn’t specify a fixed dollar amount for rent assistance. Instead, the PHA sets a payment standard based on local housing market rates.
Brookside Phase 2
2801 Greene Lane
Athens, GA - 30606
Phone: 706-850-9675
Total Apartment Units: 117
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing
North Grove Apartments
198 Old Hull Rd
Athens, GA - 30601
Phone: 706-369-6992
Total Apartment Units: 119
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing
Rolling Ridge
100- Rolling Ridge Dr
Athens, GA - 30607
Phone: 877-478-9438
Total Apartment Units: 160
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized
Pinewood Apartments
288-a Bailey St
Athens, GA - 30605
Phone: 706-353-8466
Total Apartment Units: 90
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized
Lanier Gardens
801 Riverhill Dr
Athens, GA - 30610
Phone: 706-369-7100
Total Apartment Units: 151
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure
Clarke Gardens
110 Carriage Ct
Athens, GA - 30605
Phone: 706-546-8923
Total Apartment Units: 100
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure
Athens Midtown
155 Hickman Dr
Athens, GA - 30610
Phone: 706-549-9194
Total Apartment Units: 190
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure
Athens Gardens
135-a Coleridge Ct
Athens, GA - 30605
Phone: 706-546-0030
Total Apartment Units: 100
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure
Athena Gardens
175 Dennis Drive
Athens, GA - 30606
Phone: 706-354-8189
Total Apartment Units: 50
Type of Listing: 202/811
Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing
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