How many low income apartments are in Bainbridge, GA?

HUD administrative data tracks 11 subsidized properties in Bainbridge with approximately 707 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Bainbridge?

Tenant-paid rents in Bainbridge's assisted buildings typically range from about $246 to $322 monthly, depending on program and bedroom size. Voucher holders generally pay close to 30% of their own income instead.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Bainbridge?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

What rent will a Section 8 voucher cover in Bainbridge?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Decatur County: about $850/mo for one-bedroom and $973/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Bainbridge, GA

There are 11 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Bainbridge with roughly 707 assisted units — including 8 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 7 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $246 to $322 per month. Median reported wait: about 2 months.

assisted properties

707

subsidized units

$284

typical rent

2 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Bainbridge

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Bainbridge

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
King-west Homes & Lord Public Housing	144	$322	2 mo
Hutto-mciver Homes,sims & Scatters Sites Public Housing	139	—	—
The Rivers Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	114	$246	—
Gibbs-miles Homes PB Section 8	74	—	—
Selman Place LIHTCPB Section 8	56	—	—
Ridgefield Place LIHTCPB Section 8	43	—	—
Pine Ridge Estates LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—
Courtes de Emerald Ii LIHTCPB Section 8	32	—	—
Courtes de Emerald Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	28	—	—
Gibb Bainbridge Village §811	19	$318	—
Jt Brierwood Ii LIHTCPB Section 8	18	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Bainbridge (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
The Rivers Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	114	$246	—
Gibbs-miles Homes PB Section 8	74	—	—
Selman Place LIHTCPB Section 8	56	—	—
Ridgefield Place LIHTCPB Section 8	43	—	—
Pine Ridge Estates LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—
Courtes de Emerald Ii LIHTCPB Section 8	32	—	—
Courtes de Emerald Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	28	—	—
Jt Brierwood Ii LIHTCPB Section 8	18	—	—

Public housing developments in Bainbridge

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
King-west Homes & Lord Public Housing	144	$322	2 mo
Hutto-mciver Homes,sims & Scatters Sites Public Housing	139	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Decatur County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Decatur County: studio $848, 1-BR $850, 2-BR $973, 3-BR $1,287, 4-BR $1,288.

Full FMR table for Decatur County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Bainbridge

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

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