Rockspring Homes Public Housing Athens, GA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Rockspring Homes is a Public Housing community in Athens, GA with 146 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $395/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 20 months.
146
total units
94%
occupancy
$395
avg resident rent
20 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 161 Rocksprings Homes, Athens, GA 30606 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,281/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,707/yr |
| People per unit | 2.6 |
| Moved in within last year | 12% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 77% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 90% |
| One-bedroom share | 20% |
How to apply at Rockspring 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 161 Rocksprings Homes, 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 (~$395/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parkview Homes Ext Public Housing | Athens | 0.8 km |
| Jessie B Denney Tower Public Housing | Athens | 1.4 km |
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | Athens | 1.4 km |
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| Columbia Brookside (phase 1) Public Housing | Athens | 1.7 km |
| Lanier Gardens PB Section 8 | Athens | 2 km |
| Simmons Street Development LIHTC | Athens | 2.5 km |
| Pauldoe Redev 2 LIHTC | Athens | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Rockspring 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 Rockspring Homes?
Residents report average rents near $395/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 Rockspring Homes?
Contact the management office at 161 Rocksprings Homes 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.