Jester Homes Public Housing Camilla, GA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Jester Homes is a Public Housing community in Camilla, GA with 76 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $274/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 9 months.
76
total units
99%
occupancy
$274
avg resident rent
9 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 455 S Harney St, Camilla, GA 31730 Map → |
| Average household income | $18,797/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,343/yr |
| People per unit | 1.7 |
| Moved in within last year | 14% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 64% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 86% |
| One-bedroom share | 46% |
How to apply at Jester Homes
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 455 S Harney St, Camilla; 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 (~$274/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Camilla
- Borders Homes Public Housing
- Cha Jh Gp 2020, Llc PB Section 8
- South Fork Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Southfork Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Campbell Place LIHTCPB Section 8
- New Jester Homes I I Public Housing
- Cvi Rental Housing Program LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Pelham | 11.1 km |
| Hand Trading Company LIHTCPB Section 8 | Pelham | 11.2 km |
| William C. B. Alexander Homes Public Housing | Pelham | 11.6 km |
← All subsidized housing in Camilla
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Jester Homes 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 Jester Homes?
Residents report average rents near $274/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 Jester Homes?
Contact the management office at 455 S Harney St in Camilla. 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.