How many low income apartments are in Cumming, GA?

HUD administrative data tracks 5 subsidized properties in Cumming with approximately 350 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Cumming?

Tenant-paid rents in Cumming's assisted buildings typically range from about $610 to $610 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 Cumming?

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 Cumming?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Forsyth County: about $1,660/mo for one-bedroom and $1,820/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Cumming, GA

There are 5 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Cumming with roughly 350 assisted units — including 2 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 4 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $610 to $610 per month. Median reported wait: about 59 months.

assisted properties

350

subsidized units

$610

typical rent

59 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Cumming

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Cumming

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Willows at Cummings LIHTCPB Section 8	156	—	—
Highland Manor Apartments LIHTC	96	—	—
Project Unnamed Public Housing	50	$610	59 mo
Good Shepard Place LIHTCPB Section 8	48	—	—
Abbington at Haw Creek LIHTC§811 PRA	0	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Cumming (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
Willows at Cummings LIHTCPB Section 8	156	—	—
Good Shepard Place LIHTCPB Section 8	48	—	—

Public housing developments in Cumming

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
Project Unnamed Public Housing	50	$610	59 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Cumming

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
Highland Manor Apartments LIHTC	96	—	—
Abbington at Haw Creek LIHTC§811 PRA	0	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Forsyth County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Forsyth County: studio $1,585, 1-BR $1,660, 2-BR $1,820, 3-BR $2,182, 4-BR $2,605.

Full FMR table for Forsyth County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Cumming

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.