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Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Gainesville, GA

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Hall 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 Gainesville, GA.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2024Median Family Income2024 Yearly Income Limit2024 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income LimitsCategory12345
Hall County, GA$92,700Very Low Income (50%)$32,450$37,100$41,750$46,350$50,100
Extremely Low Income (30%)$19,500$22,250$25,820$31,200$36,580
Low Income (80%) $51,950$59,350$66,750$74,150$80,100

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HUD Housing Low Income Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties In Gainesville, GA

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Gainesville, 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 Gainesville, GA Hall County

Apartment SizeHUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For AreaLIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments$1076Estimated $322.80 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments$1235Estimated $370.50 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments$1386Estimated $415.80 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments$1711Estimated $513.30 - utility allowance


Available LIHTC Properties In Gainesville, 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.

Legacy At North Pointe

600 N Pointe Dr
Gainesville, GA - 30501
Total Apartment Units: 95

Walton Summit

1100 Green Hunter Lane
Gainesville, GA - 30501
Total Apartment Units: 84
1 Bedroom apartments 5
2 Bedroom apartments 35
3 Bedroom apartments 25

Walton Summit Ii

1100 Green Hunter Lane
Gainesville, GA - 30501
Total Apartment Units: 90
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 90
Senior Apartments: YES

Pace/oconee Springs

2341 Spring Haven Dr
Gainesville, GA - 30504
Total Apartment Units: 86
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 86
Years In Service Since: 1999
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Lenox Park

1000 Lenox Park Pl
Gainesville, GA - 30507
Total Apartment Units: 292
1 Bedroom apartments 56
2 Bedroom apartments 84
3 Bedroom apartments 152
Years In Service Since: 2000

North Point Apartments

100 North Pointe Dr
Gainesville, GA - 30501
Total Apartment Units: 106
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 106
Years In Service Since: 2000
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Orchard Brook

150 Orchard Brook Dr
Gainesville, GA - 30504
Total Apartment Units: 115
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 115
2 Bedroom apartments 81
3 Bedroom apartments 34
Years In Service Since: 2001
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Windcliff Apartments

150 Gabriel Cir
Gainesville, GA - 30501
Total Apartment Units: 56
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 56
Years In Service Since: 2001

Paces Landing Apartments

100 Paces Ct
Gainesville, GA - 30504
Total Apartment Units: 140
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 140
1 Bedroom apartments 16
2 Bedroom apartments 112
3 Bedroom apartments 56
4 Bedroom apartments 8
Years In Service Since: 2002
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Lanier At Mcever

1050 Eagle Eye View Rd
Gainesville, GA - 30504
Total Apartment Units: 224
Years In Service Since: 2002
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Mcevers Vineyards

1240 Vineyard Way
Gainesville, GA - 30504
Total Apartment Units: 220
Years In Service Since: 2004
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Mcever Vineyards

1235 Mcever Rd
Gainesville, GA - 30507
Total Apartment Units: 221
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 221
1 Bedroom apartments 32
2 Bedroom apartments 109
3 Bedroom apartments 78
Years In Service Since: 2006
Family Apartments: YES

Myrtle Terraces

1326 Myrtle Street Se
Gainesville, GA - 30501
Total Apartment Units: 84
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 84
1 Bedroom apartments 36
2 Bedroom apartments 48
Years In Service Since: 2015


HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Gainesville, 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 Hall 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.

Melrose Place

750 Pearl Nix Parkway
Gainesville, GA - 30501
Phone: 770-536-1254
Total Apartment Units: 200
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Ridgecrest Apartments

1640 Roper Hill Rd
Gainesville, GA - 30501
Phone: 770-536-7749
Total Apartment Units: 130
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Lighthouse Manor, Inc.

2415 Lighthouse Manor Dr
Gainesville, GA - 30501
Phone: 770-538-0366
Total Apartment Units: 74
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

Linwood Apartments

392 Linwood Dr
Gainesville, GA - 30501
Phone: 770 536-8151
Total Apartment Units: 84
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Lake Forest Apts

1360 0tila Drive
Gainesville, GA - 30501
Phone: 770-536-1555
Total Apartment Units: 117
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Church Street Manor

710 Jesse Jewell Pkwy Se
Gainesville, GA - 30501
Phone: 770-536-1254
Total Apartment Units: 54
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure


About our Data

Our data is collected from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development data along with computations based on their rules on apartments/housing.

How does HUD housing work in GA?

You must qualify for the HUD apartments in the area you are searching. Then, you need to apply directly at the location or through the Public Housing Authority.