Parrott Rd Better Hms Public Housing Dawson, GA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Parrott Rd Better Hms is a Public Housing community in Dawson, GA with 116 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $378/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 15 months.
116
total units
97%
occupancy
$378
avg resident rent
15 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 553 Lemon St NE, Dawson, GA 39842 Map → |
| Average household income | $19,677/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,489/yr |
| People per unit | 2.6 |
| Moved in within last year | 11% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 67% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 89% |
| One-bedroom share | 21% |
How to apply at Parrott Rd Better Hms
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 553 Lemon St NE, Dawson; 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 (~$378/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Dawson
- Meadow Run LIHTCPB Section 8
- Meadow Run Ii Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Autumn Crest LIHTCPB Section 8
- Standley-oxford Apartment LIHTC
- Housing Auth of the City of Dawson PB Section 8
← All subsidized housing in Dawson
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Parrott Rd Better Hms 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 Parrott Rd Better Hms?
Residents report average rents near $378/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 Parrott Rd Better Hms?
Contact the management office at 553 Lemon St NE in Dawson. 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.