Bobby Jones/ Shakespeare Public Housing Macon, GA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Bobby Jones/ Shakespeare is a Public Housing community in Macon, GA with 219 units reporting 81% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $482/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 13 months.
219
total units
81%
occupancy
$482
avg resident rent
13 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1408 Berkner Ave, Macon, GA 31204 Map → |
| Average household income | $22,195/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,685/yr |
| People per unit | 3.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 24% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 57% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 79% |
| One-bedroom share | 3% |
How to apply at Bobby Jones/ Shakespeare
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 1408 Berkner Ave, Macon; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$482/mo average here).
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- Saint Paul Apartments PB Section 8
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bartlett Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Macon | 0.8 km |
| Pearl Stephens Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | Macon | 1.1 km |
| Anthony Arms LIHTCPB Section 8 | Macon | 1.4 km |
| A.l. Miller LIHTCPB Section 8 | Macon | 1.7 km |
| Green Meadows Townhomes PB Section 8 | Macon | 2 km |
| Magnolia Manor of Macon PB Section 8 | Macon | 2.8 km |
| Vineville LIHTCPB Section 8 | Macon | 2.8 km |
| 2009 Vineville LIHTCPB Section 8 | Macon | 2.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Macon
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Bobby Jones/ Shakespeare have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Bobby Jones/ Shakespeare?
Residents report average rents near $482/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Bobby Jones/ Shakespeare?
Contact the management office at 1408 Berkner Ave in Macon. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.