Speer Homes Public Housing Baxley, GA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Speer Homes is a Public Housing community in Baxley, GA with 159 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $380/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 1 months.
159
total units
96%
occupancy
$380
avg resident rent
1 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 88 Highland Dr Apt 500, Baxley, GA 31513 Map → |
| Average household income | $23,731/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,064/yr |
| People per unit | 2 |
| Moved in within last year | 13% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 47% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 79% |
| One-bedroom share | 20% |
How to apply at Speer 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 88 Highland Dr Apt 500, Baxley; 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 (~$380/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Baxley
- Elderwood Apartments PB Section 8
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Speer 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 Speer Homes?
Residents report average rents near $380/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 Speer Homes?
Contact the management office at 88 Highland Dr Apt 500 in Baxley. 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.