Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Calhoun, GA
There are 12 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Calhoun with roughly 877 assisted units — including 8 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 9 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $323 to $455 per month. Median reported wait: about 13 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Calhoun
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Calhoun
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Keene/c M Jones Public Housing | 249 | $455 | 13 mo |
| Calhoun Gardens PB Section 8 | 76 | $380 | — |
| Calhoun Gardens Fka Ashton LIHTCPB Section 8 | 76 | — | — |
| Carriage Apartments PB Section 8 | 70 | $323 | — |
| Chelsea Park Townhomes LIHTC | 68 | — | — |
| Cherokee Mill Lofts LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Idora Park LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Tift/catoosa Senior LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Calhoun Afford Housing/eastgate Properties LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Catoosa Senior Village Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 52 | — | — |
| Forest Heights Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Stone Ridge Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8§811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Calhoun (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calhoun Gardens PB Section 8 | 76 | $380 | — |
| Calhoun Gardens Fka Ashton LIHTCPB Section 8 | 76 | — | — |
| Carriage Apartments PB Section 8 | 70 | $323 | — |
| Tift/catoosa Senior LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Calhoun Afford Housing/eastgate Properties LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Catoosa Senior Village Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 52 | — | — |
| Forest Heights Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Stone Ridge Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8§811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Calhoun
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Keene/c M Jones Public Housing | 249 | $455 | 13 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Calhoun
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea Park Townhomes LIHTC | 68 | — | — |
| Cherokee Mill Lofts LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Idora Park LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Gordon County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Gordon County: studio $703, 1-BR $833, 2-BR $1,011, 3-BR $1,406, 4-BR $1,590.
Full FMR table for Gordon County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Calhoun
- 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
- 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.