Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Austell, GA
There are 16 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Austell with roughly 1,482 assisted units — including 7 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 9 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data.
Map of subsidized housing in Austell
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Austell
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walton Reserve Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 249 | — | — |
| Walton Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 238 | — | — |
| Hunters Grove LIHTC | 200 | — | — |
| Parkland Manor Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 150 | — | — |
| Rosewood Park Apartment LIHTCPB Section 8 | 150 | — | — |
| Kingsley Village LIHTC | 146 | — | — |
| Austell Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 108 | — | — |
| Highland Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8 | 108 | — | — |
| The Heritage at Walton Reserve LIHTCPB Section 8 | 105 | — | — |
| The Gordon Road House §811 | 4 | — | — |
| The House on Greenbrook Circle §811 | 4 | — | — |
| The Kephart House §811 | 4 | — | — |
| The Louise Place House §811 | 4 | — | — |
| The Mulberry House §811 | 4 | — | — |
| The Paschal House §811 | 4 | — | — |
| The Sara Fera House §811 | 4 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Austell (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walton Reserve Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 249 | — | — |
| Walton Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 238 | — | — |
| Parkland Manor Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 150 | — | — |
| Rosewood Park Apartment LIHTCPB Section 8 | 150 | — | — |
| Austell Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 108 | — | — |
| Highland Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8 | 108 | — | — |
| The Heritage at Walton Reserve LIHTCPB Section 8 | 105 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Austell
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunters Grove LIHTC | 200 | — | — |
| Kingsley Village LIHTC | 146 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Cobb County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Cobb County: studio $1,585, 1-BR $1,660, 2-BR $1,820, 3-BR $2,182, 4-BR $2,605.
Full FMR table for Cobb County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Austell
- 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
- Acworth, GA
- Kennesaw, GA
- Mableton, GA
- Marietta, GA
- Powder Springs, GA
- Smyrna, GA
- Atlanta, GA
- Augusta, GA
- Savannah, GA
- Decatur, GA
- Macon, GA
- Columbus, GA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.