Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Augusta, GA
There are 76 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Augusta with roughly 7,561 assisted units — including 32 project-based Section 8 buildings, 12 public housing developments, and 39 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $163 to $424 per month. Median reported wait: about 63 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Augusta
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Augusta
Section 8 apartments in Augusta (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardens at Harvest Point Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8 | 256 | — | — |
| Peach Orchard LIHTCPB Section 8 | 240 | — | — |
| Maxwell House Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 216 | — | — |
| Ashton Bon Air LIHTCPB Section 8 | 202 | — | — |
| Bon Air Ii Apartments PB Section 8 | 202 | $285 | — |
| Magnolia Court PB Section 8 | 192 | $163 | — |
| Woodlake Club Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 192 | — | — |
| Foxcroft Residential Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 184 | — | — |
| Forest Brook Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 160 | — | — |
| East Augusta Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 148 | — | — |
| Villa Marie Apartments PB Section 8 | 138 | $416 | — |
| Ashton Richmond LIHTCPB Section 8 | 136 | — | — |
| Richmond Summit Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 135 | $301 | — |
| Saint John Towers PB Section 8 | 117 | $424 | — |
| Olde Town Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 114 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Augusta
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olmstead Homes Public Housing | 255 | $319 | 87 mo |
| Oak Pointe Apartments Public Housing | 250 | $288 | 89 mo |
| Peabody Apts/ervin Towers Public Housing | 228 | $334 | 58 mo |
| Barton Village Public Housing | 152 | $374 | 102 mo |
| Jennings Place Public Housing | 150 | $254 | 63 mo |
| Allen Homes Public Housing | 149 | $314 | 74 mo |
| M M Scott Apartments Public Housing | 100 | $309 | 44 mo |
| Hal Powell Apartments Public Housing | 99 | $310 | 53 mo |
| Peabody Apts/ervin Towers Public Housing | 99 | — | — |
| Overlook Apartments Public Housing | 76 | $389 | 27 mo |
| Powell Pointe Public Housing | 40 | $376 | — |
| Walton Green Public Housing | 23 | $361 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Augusta
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walton Green Ii LIHTC | 250 | — | — |
| Archer Green LIHTC | 240 | — | — |
| Lakeview Terrace LIHTC | 200 | — | — |
| River Glen LIHTC | 192 | — | — |
| Foxcroft Residential Apts LIHTC | 184 | — | — |
| Magnolia Park Apts LIHTC | 171 | — | — |
| Vinings of Augusta LIHTC | 122 | — | — |
| Walton Oaks Family 2 LIHTC | 106 | — | — |
| Capstone at Barton Chapel LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| 15th Street Development 3 LIHTC | 90 | — | — |
| Legacy Walton Green Aka 15th Street Dev Ph I LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Riverchase Apartments Fka Sandbar Manor LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Freedoms Path at Augusta LIHTC | 78 | — | — |
| Legacy Walton Oaks 1 LIHTC | 75 | — | — |
| The Legacy at Walton Oaks Fka Underwood Homes LIHTC | 75 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Richmond County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Richmond County: studio $939, 1-BR $1,114, 2-BR $1,261, 3-BR $1,627, 4-BR $1,984.
Full FMR table for Richmond County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Augusta
- 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
- Hephzibah, GA
- Atlanta, 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.