Dempsey Apartments PB Section 8 Macon, GA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Dempsey Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Macon, GA with 194 units reporting 85% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $303/month on average.
194
total units
85%
occupancy
$303
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 523 Cherry St, Macon, GA 31201 Map → |
| Average household income | $12,636/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,107/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 23% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 83% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 99% |
How to apply at Dempsey Apartments
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 523 Cherry St, 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 (~$303/mo average here).
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- Mcafee Towers Inc PB Section 8
- Murphey Homes LIHTC
- Murphey Village, Lp PB Section 8
- Saint Paul Apartments PB Section 8
- Oak Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mounts Homes LIHTC | Macon | 0.8 km |
| Saint Paul Village PB Section 8 | Macon | 0.8 km |
| Tindall Seniors Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | Macon | 1.1 km |
| Tattnall Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Macon | 1.4 km |
| Mounts Homes, Lp PB Section 8 | Macon | 1.4 km |
| Central City Apartments LIHTC | Macon | 1.4 km |
| Riverside Gardens PB Section 8 | Macon | 1.4 km |
| Riverside Gardens A.k.a Ashton Riverside LIHTCPB Section 8 | Macon | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Dempsey Apartments have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Dempsey Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $303/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 Dempsey Apartments?
Contact the management office at 523 Cherry St 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.