Riverside Gardens PB Section 8 Macon, GA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Riverside Gardens is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Macon, GA with 75 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $274/month on average.
75
total units
96%
occupancy
$274
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 575 Baxter Ave, Macon, GA 31201 Map → |
| Average household income | $12,390/yr |
| Average personal income | $4,900/yr |
| People per unit | 2.5 |
| Moved in within last year | 4% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 77% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 11% |
How to apply at Riverside 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 575 Baxter Ave, Macon; 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).
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- Dempsey Apartments PB Section 8
- Murphey Homes LIHTC
- Murphey Village, Lp PB Section 8
- Saint Paul Apartments PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ingleside Manor §202 Senior | Macon | 0.8 km |
| Mounts Homes LIHTC | Macon | 1.1 km |
| Vineville LIHTCPB Section 8 | Macon | 1.4 km |
| 2009 Vineville LIHTCPB Section 8 | Macon | 1.4 km |
| 2009 Vineville L.p. PB Section 8 | Macon | 1.4 km |
| Magnolia Manor of Macon PB Section 8 | Macon | 1.7 km |
| Vineville Towers PB Section 8 | Macon | 1.7 km |
| Tattnall Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Macon | 2.2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Macon
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Riverside 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 Riverside Gardens?
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 Riverside Gardens?
Contact the management office at 575 Baxter Ave in Macon. 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.