Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Athens, GA
There are 35 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Athens with roughly 3,899 assisted units — including 18 project-based Section 8 buildings, 11 public housing developments, and 18 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $217 to $514 per month. Median reported wait: about 20 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Athens
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Athens
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Hill Apartment LIHTCPB Section 8 | 220 | — | — |
| Oak Hill Apartment LIHTCPB Section 8 | 220 | — | — |
| Bethel Chruch Home Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 178 | — | — |
| Bethel Church Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 178 | — | — |
| Bethel Midtown Village PB Section 8 | 174 | — | — |
| Nellie B Apts Public Housing | 173 | $346 | 21 mo |
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | 172 | $445 | 20 mo |
| Rolling Ridge PB Section 8 | 160 | $217 | — |
| Broadacres Homes Public Housing | 155 | $349 | 15 mo |
| Parkview Homes Public Housing | 154 | $364 | 16 mo |
| Rockspring Homes Public Housing | 146 | $395 | 20 mo |
| Columbia Brookside Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 138 | — | — |
| Pauldoe Redev 2 LIHTC | 132 | — | — |
| Dogwood Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 126 | — | — |
| Parkview Homes Ext Public Housing | 122 | $445 | 23 mo |
| Fourth Street Village Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 118 | — | — |
| Jessie B Denney Tower Public Housing | 115 | $369 | 17 mo |
| Columbia Brookside Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 111 | — | — |
| Lanier Gardens PB Section 8 | 107 | $514 | — |
| Athens Gardens Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | $232 | — |
| Clarke Gardens Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | $245 | — |
| Clarke Gardens Fka Ashton Clarke Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| Columbia Senior Residences at Brookside LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| Pauldoe Redevelopment Phase I LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Pinewood Apartments PB Section 8 | 90 | $348 | — |
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | 86 | $398 | 13 mo |
| Lakewood Hills Senior Village LIHTC | 74 | — | — |
| Knollwood Manor Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Columbia Brookside-phase Iii Public Housing | 58 | $401 | — |
| Columbia Brookside Phase Ii Public Housing | 53 | $316 | — |
| Athena Gardens §202 Senior | 49 | $372 | — |
| Columbia Brookside (phase 1) Public Housing | 16 | $379 | 20 mo |
| Simmons Street Development LIHTC | 10 | — | — |
| Brookside Phase Ii §811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
| North Grove LIHTCPB Section 8§811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Athens (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Hill Apartment LIHTCPB Section 8 | 220 | — | — |
| Oak Hill Apartment LIHTCPB Section 8 | 220 | — | — |
| Bethel Chruch Home Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 178 | — | — |
| Bethel Church Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 178 | — | — |
| Bethel Midtown Village PB Section 8 | 174 | — | — |
| Rolling Ridge PB Section 8 | 160 | $217 | — |
| Columbia Brookside Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 138 | — | — |
| Dogwood Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 126 | — | — |
| Fourth Street Village Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 118 | — | — |
| Columbia Brookside Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 111 | — | — |
| Lanier Gardens PB Section 8 | 107 | $514 | — |
| Athens Gardens Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | $232 | — |
| Clarke Gardens Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | $245 | — |
| Clarke Gardens Fka Ashton Clarke Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| Columbia Senior Residences at Brookside LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Athens
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nellie B Apts Public Housing | 173 | $346 | 21 mo |
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | 172 | $445 | 20 mo |
| Broadacres Homes Public Housing | 155 | $349 | 15 mo |
| Parkview Homes Public Housing | 154 | $364 | 16 mo |
| Rockspring Homes Public Housing | 146 | $395 | 20 mo |
| Parkview Homes Ext Public Housing | 122 | $445 | 23 mo |
| Jessie B Denney Tower Public Housing | 115 | $369 | 17 mo |
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | 86 | $398 | 13 mo |
| Columbia Brookside-phase Iii Public Housing | 58 | $401 | — |
| Columbia Brookside Phase Ii Public Housing | 53 | $316 | — |
| Columbia Brookside (phase 1) Public Housing | 16 | $379 | 20 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Athens
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pauldoe Redev 2 LIHTC | 132 | — | — |
| Pauldoe Redevelopment Phase I LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Lakewood Hills Senior Village LIHTC | 74 | — | — |
| Simmons Street Development LIHTC | 10 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Clarke County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Clarke County: studio $1,159, 1-BR $1,183, 2-BR $1,331, 3-BR $1,734, 4-BR $1,831.
Full FMR table for Clarke County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Athens
- 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
- Marietta, GA
- Albany, 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.