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.

20
assisted properties
1,242
subsidized units
$325
typical rent
median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Americus

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Americus

PropertyUnitsAvg rentReported 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 →

PropertyUnitsAvg rentReported 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 →

PropertyUnitsAvg rentReported 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

  1. 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.
  2. Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
  3. Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
  4. Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.

Nearby cities with low income housing

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.