Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Albany, GA
There are 49 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Albany with roughly 3,290 assisted units — including 30 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 29 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $165 to $425 per month. Median reported wait: about 27 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Albany
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Albany
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oaks Intown PB Section 8 | 279 | $260 | — |
| Pentara Property PB Section 8 | 226 | $425 | — |
| Amp-2 PB Section 8 | 190 | $301 | — |
| William Dennis Homes Public Housing | 188 | $349 | 20 mo |
| Wild Pines Apartments PB Section 8 | 160 | $264 | — |
| Hudson Malone Towers Public Housing | 159 | $338 | 34 mo |
| Mt Zion Gardens Apartments PB Section 8 | 148 | $179 | — |
| Havenwood Springs LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Rivercrest Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 104 | — | — |
| Sunchase Apts LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Bethel Housing Complex PB Section 8 | 98 | $188 | — |
| Lee County Housing PB Section 8 | 98 | $329 | — |
| Westover Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 88 | — | — |
| Albany Spring Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 81 | — | — |
| Woodpine Way LIHTCPB Section 8 | 81 | — | — |
| The Woodlands LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Albany Heights LIHTC | 74 | — | — |
| Pointe River LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Barkley Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 67 | — | — |
| Albany Rad LIHTC | 66 | — | — |
| Dogwood Trail LIHTC | 63 | — | — |
| Pointe North Senior Village LIHTC | 59 | — | — |
| Pointe North Senior Village I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 59 | — | — |
| Bridges at Southlake LIHTCPB Section 8 | 55 | — | — |
| Flint Ridge LIHTC | 54 | — | — |
| Pointe North Village Iii LIHTC | 54 | — | — |
| Dalewood Estates §202 Senior | 49 | $332 | — |
| Pointe North Village Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 46 | — | — |
| Cedar Avenue Apartments PB Section 8 | 41 | $165 | — |
| Ashley Riverside LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | $290 | — |
| Landing at Southlake LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Cove at Southlake LIHTCPB Section 8 | 38 | — | — |
| Towering Pines Apartments LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Arcadia Commons §202 Senior | 28 | $328 | — |
| Arcadia Courtside §202 Senior | 24 | $325 | — |
| Carriage Lane Triplexes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| East Tift Avenue LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Albany Housing PB Section 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Albany Housing Ii PB Section 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Albany Housing Iii PB Section 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Albany Housing Iv PB Section 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Albany Housing Vi, Inc §811 | 8 | — | — |
| Lockett Station, I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 8 | — | — |
| Albany Housing V, Inc §811 | 7 | — | — |
| Albany Housing Vii, Inc §811 | 7 | — | — |
| Station Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 5 | — | — |
| Lockett Station Apartments LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
| Lockett Station Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Macon Manor Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 0 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Albany (project-based)
These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oaks Intown PB Section 8 | 279 | $260 | — |
| Pentara Property PB Section 8 | 226 | $425 | — |
| Amp-2 PB Section 8 | 190 | $301 | — |
| Wild Pines Apartments PB Section 8 | 160 | $264 | — |
| Mt Zion Gardens Apartments PB Section 8 | 148 | $179 | — |
| Rivercrest Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 104 | — | — |
| Bethel Housing Complex PB Section 8 | 98 | $188 | — |
| Lee County Housing PB Section 8 | 98 | $329 | — |
| Westover Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 88 | — | — |
| Albany Spring Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 81 | — | — |
| Woodpine Way LIHTCPB Section 8 | 81 | — | — |
| The Woodlands LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Barkley Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 67 | — | — |
| Pointe North Senior Village I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 59 | — | — |
| Bridges at Southlake LIHTCPB Section 8 | 55 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Albany
Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Dennis Homes Public Housing | 188 | $349 | 20 mo |
| Hudson Malone Towers Public Housing | 159 | $338 | 34 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Albany
Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Havenwood Springs LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Sunchase Apts LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Albany Heights LIHTC | 74 | — | — |
| Pointe River LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Albany Rad LIHTC | 66 | — | — |
| Dogwood Trail LIHTC | 63 | — | — |
| Pointe North Senior Village LIHTC | 59 | — | — |
| Flint Ridge LIHTC | 54 | — | — |
| Pointe North Village Iii LIHTC | 54 | — | — |
| Towering Pines Apartments LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Lockett Station Apartments LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Dougherty County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Dougherty County: studio $966, 1-BR $1,006, 2-BR $1,129, 3-BR $1,534, 4-BR $1,858.
Full FMR table for Dougherty County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Albany
- Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
- Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
- Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
- Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.
Nearby cities with low income housing
- Atlanta, GA
- Augusta, GA
- Savannah, GA
- Decatur, GA
- Macon, GA
- Columbus, GA
- Atlanta (fulton), GA
- Athens, GA
- Marietta, GA
- East Point, GA
- Gainesville, GA
- Lawrenceville, GA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.