Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Americus, GA
There are 20 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Americus with roughly 1,242 assisted units — including 15 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 13 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $249 to $400 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Americus
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Americus
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amp 6 Eastside Area PB Section 8 | 243 | $331 | — |
| Amp2 Northside Area PB Section 8 | 179 | $298 | — |
| Eastview Apartments PB Section 8 | 80 | $264 | — |
| Magnolia Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 77 | $358 | — |
| Soutwestern Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Amp 3 Andersonville PB Section 8 | 56 | $249 | — |
| Meadowbrook Village LIHTC | 55 | — | — |
| Starlight Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 52 | — | — |
| Creekview Commons LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Meadowbrook Lane LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Americus Garden LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Americus Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| East Oaks Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Habitat for Humanity International Inc LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| The Verandah Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Magnolia Manor PB Section 8 | 35 | — | — |
| Magnolia Gardens PB Section 8 | 25 | $400 | — |
| Raven Woods Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Ravenwood Apartments LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Joy Court Village §202 Senior | 20 | $325 | — |
Section 8 apartments in Americus (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amp 6 Eastside Area PB Section 8 | 243 | $331 | — |
| Amp2 Northside Area PB Section 8 | 179 | $298 | — |
| Eastview Apartments PB Section 8 | 80 | $264 | — |
| Magnolia Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 77 | $358 | — |
| Soutwestern Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Amp 3 Andersonville PB Section 8 | 56 | $249 | — |
| Starlight Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 52 | — | — |
| Meadowbrook Lane LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Americus Garden LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Americus Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| East Oaks Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| The Verandah Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Magnolia Manor PB Section 8 | 35 | — | — |
| Magnolia Gardens PB Section 8 | 25 | $400 | — |
| Raven Woods Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Americus
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowbrook Village LIHTC | 55 | — | — |
| Creekview Commons LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Habitat for Humanity International Inc LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Ravenwood Apartments LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Sumter County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Sumter County: studio $824, 1-BR $829, 2-BR $1,088, 3-BR $1,305, 4-BR $1,441.
Full FMR table for Sumter County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Americus
- 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
- Albany, GA
- East Point, GA
- Gainesville, GA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.