Columbia Brookside (phase 1) Public Housing Athens, GA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Columbia Brookside (phase 1) is a Public Housing community in Athens, GA with 16 units reporting 88% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $379/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 20 months.
16
total units
88%
occupancy
$379
avg resident rent
20 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 Brookside Ave, Athens, GA 30606 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,168/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,168/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Households below 30% AMI | 93% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 93% |
| One-bedroom share | 93% |
How to apply at Columbia Brookside (phase 1)
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 100 Brookside Ave, Athens; 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 (~$379/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lanier Gardens PB Section 8 | Athens | 1.1 km |
| Pauldoe Redev 2 LIHTC | Athens | 1.4 km |
| Columbia Brookside Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Athens | 1.4 km |
| Columbia Brookside-phase Iii Public Housing | Athens | 1.4 km |
| Columbia Brookside Phase Ii Public Housing | Athens | 1.4 km |
| Brookside Phase Ii §811 PRA | Athens | 1.4 km |
| Rockspring Homes Public Housing | Athens | 1.7 km |
| Pauldoe Redevelopment Phase I LIHTC | Athens | 2.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Columbia Brookside (phase 1) 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 Columbia Brookside (phase 1)?
Residents report average rents near $379/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 Columbia Brookside (phase 1)?
Contact the management office at 100 Brookside Ave in Athens. 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.