How many low income apartments are in Commerce, GA?

HUD administrative data tracks 5 subsidized properties in Commerce with approximately 344 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Commerce?

Tenant-paid rents in Commerce's assisted buildings typically range from about $320 to $342 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 Commerce?

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 Commerce?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Jackson County: about $1,004/mo for one-bedroom and $1,153/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Commerce, GA

There are 5 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Commerce with roughly 344 assisted units — including 4 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 3 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $320 to $342 per month. Median reported wait: about 5 months.

assisted properties

344

subsidized units

$331

typical rent

5 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Commerce

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Commerce

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Heritage Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8	118	—	—
Heritage Hills Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	80	—	—
Willoughby Homes Public Housing	50	$342	5 mo
Jackson Hills Apartments PB Section 8	48	$320	—
Mason Manor LIHTCPB Section 8	48	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Commerce (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
Heritage Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8	118	—	—
Heritage Hills Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	80	—	—
Jackson Hills Apartments PB Section 8	48	$320	—
Mason Manor LIHTCPB Section 8	48	—	—

Public housing developments in Commerce

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
Willoughby Homes Public Housing	50	$342	5 mo

Voucher rent limits: Jackson County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Jackson County: studio $981, 1-BR $1,004, 2-BR $1,153, 3-BR $1,483, 4-BR $1,934.

Full FMR table for Jackson County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Commerce

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.