Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Cordele, GA
There are 23 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Cordele with roughly 1,262 assisted units — including 12 project-based Section 8 buildings, 5 public housing developments, and 16 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $294 to $380 per month. Median reported wait: about 6 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Cordele
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Cordele
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| C C Shearer Homes Public Housing | 140 | $366 | 5 mo |
| Sunset Homes Public Housing | 131 | $348 | 6 mo |
| Morningside Homes Public Housing | 100 | $380 | 3 mo |
| Montdele Development LIHTCPB Section 8 | 88 | — | — |
| Pateville Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 76 | — | — |
| Westside Homes Public Housing | 60 | $323 | 8 mo |
| Overlook Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Gillespie Gardens LIHTC | 53 | — | — |
| Heritage Oaks Apartments LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Rosewood Estates LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Rowewood Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Woodvale Apartments Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 46 | — | — |
| Woodvale Apartments, Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 46 | — | — |
| Woodvale Apts Iii LIHTC | 46 | — | — |
| Woodvale Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 46 | — | — |
| Suwanee Apartments LIHTC | 41 | — | — |
| Suwanee House LIHTCPB Section 8 | 41 | — | — |
| Woodvale I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Holsey Cobb Village Apartments PB Section 8 | 35 | $294 | — |
| Willow Apartments I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 31 | — | — |
| Willow Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 31 | — | — |
| Crisp County Options §811 | 3 | — | — |
| Weaver Place Public Housing | 2 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Cordele (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montdele Development LIHTCPB Section 8 | 88 | — | — |
| Pateville Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 76 | — | — |
| Overlook Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Rowewood Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Woodvale Apartments Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 46 | — | — |
| Woodvale Apartments, Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 46 | — | — |
| Woodvale Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 46 | — | — |
| Suwanee House LIHTCPB Section 8 | 41 | — | — |
| Woodvale I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Holsey Cobb Village Apartments PB Section 8 | 35 | $294 | — |
| Willow Apartments I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 31 | — | — |
| Willow Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 31 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Cordele
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| C C Shearer Homes Public Housing | 140 | $366 | 5 mo |
| Sunset Homes Public Housing | 131 | $348 | 6 mo |
| Morningside Homes Public Housing | 100 | $380 | 3 mo |
| Westside Homes Public Housing | 60 | $323 | 8 mo |
| Weaver Place Public Housing | 2 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Cordele
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gillespie Gardens LIHTC | 53 | — | — |
| Heritage Oaks Apartments LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Rosewood Estates LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Woodvale Apts Iii LIHTC | 46 | — | — |
| Suwanee Apartments LIHTC | 41 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Crisp County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Crisp County: studio $780, 1-BR $785, 2-BR $973, 3-BR $1,167, 4-BR $1,288.
Full FMR table for Crisp County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Cordele
- 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.