Lake Forest Apartments PB Section 8 Gainesville, GA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Lake Forest Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Gainesville, GA with 117 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $323/month on average.
117
total units
97%
occupancy
$323
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Average household income | $14,582/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,307/yr |
| People per unit | 2.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 11% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 83% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 40% |
How to apply at Lake Forest 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; 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 (~$323/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Walton Summit LIHTC | Gainesville | 2 km |
| 240 Atlanta Street LIHTCPB Section 8 | Gainesville | 2 km |
| Walton Summit I PB Section 8 | Gainesville | 2 km |
| Walton Summit Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Gainesville | 2 km |
| Walton Summit Iii PB Section 8 | Gainesville | 2 km |
| North Point Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Gainesville | 2.2 km |
| Legacy at North Pointe LIHTC | Gainesville | 2.2 km |
| Legacy at Walton Harbor Ii LIHTC | Gainesville | 2.2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $323/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 Lake Forest Apartments?
Contact the management office in Gainesville. 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.