Lanier Gardens PB Section 8 Athens, GA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Lanier Gardens is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Athens, GA with 107 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $514/month on average.
107
total units
96%
occupancy
$514
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 801 Riverhill Dr, Athens, GA 30606 Map → |
| Average household income | $24,335/yr |
| Average personal income | $24,103/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 38% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 83% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Lanier Gardens
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 801 Riverhill Dr, 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 (~$514/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia Senior Residences at Brookside LIHTCPB Section 8 | Athens | 1.1 km |
| Columbia Brookside (phase 1) Public Housing | Athens | 1.1 km |
| Rockspring Homes Public Housing | Athens | 2 km |
| Pauldoe Redev 2 LIHTC | Athens | 2.4 km |
| Columbia Brookside Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Athens | 2.4 km |
| Columbia Brookside-phase Iii Public Housing | Athens | 2.4 km |
| Columbia Brookside Phase Ii Public Housing | Athens | 2.4 km |
| Brookside Phase Ii §811 PRA | Athens | 2.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Lanier Gardens 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 Lanier Gardens?
Residents report average rents near $514/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 Lanier Gardens?
Contact the management office at 801 Riverhill Dr 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.