Garlington Heights Public Housing Waycross, GA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Garlington Heights is a Public Housing community in Waycross, GA with 143 units reporting 93% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $250/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 6 months.
143
total units
93%
occupancy
$250
avg resident rent
6 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 301 Garlington Ave, Waycross, GA 31503 Map → |
| Average household income | $13,634/yr |
| Average personal income | $5,720/yr |
| People per unit | 2.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 24% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 83% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 95% |
| One-bedroom share | 14% |
How to apply at Garlington Heights
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 301 Garlington Ave, Waycross; 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 (~$250/mo average here).
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- Westport Village LIHTCPB Section 8
- The Grove at Oakmont LIHTCPB Section 8
- Ocean Breeze Park LIHTCPB Section 8
- Ware Terrace, Inc. PB Section 8
- Waring Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Waring Ii Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Ware Hotel LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ware Hotel Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Waycross | 0.8 km |
| 1912 Bunn Bldg LIHTC | Waycross (ware) | 1.4 km |
| Boyd Homes Public Housing | Waycross | 1.7 km |
| Waycross Voa Elderly Housing §202 Senior | Waycross | 2.5 km |
| Satilla Solutions Inc. §811 | Waycross | 2.5 km |
| Waycross I Apartments §811 | Waycross | 2.8 km |
| St. Catherines Village §202 Senior | Waycross | 3.4 km |
| Waycross Ii §811 | Waycross | 3.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Waycross
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Garlington Heights 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 Garlington Heights?
Residents report average rents near $250/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 Garlington Heights?
Contact the management office at 301 Garlington Ave in Waycross. 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.