Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Forest Park, GA
There are 11 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Forest Park with roughly 1,418 assisted units — including 8 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 10 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $356 to $356 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Forest Park
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Forest Park
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside Crossing Apartment LIHTCPB Section 8 | 248 | — | — |
| Breckenridge Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 206 | — | — |
| Regal Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 168 | — | — |
| Wingate LIHTCPB Section 8 | 163 | — | — |
| Ashton Forest Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 150 | — | — |
| Ashton Walk LIHTCPB Section 8 | 150 | — | — |
| Waldorf Creek Apartments LIHTC | 92 | — | — |
| Tracewood Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 85 | — | — |
| Forest Station LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Governor's Terrace §202 Senior | 48 | $356 | — |
| Water's Edge Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Forest Park (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside Crossing Apartment LIHTCPB Section 8 | 248 | — | — |
| Breckenridge Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 206 | — | — |
| Regal Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 168 | — | — |
| Wingate LIHTCPB Section 8 | 163 | — | — |
| Ashton Forest Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 150 | — | — |
| Ashton Walk LIHTCPB Section 8 | 150 | — | — |
| Tracewood Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 85 | — | — |
| Water's Edge Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Forest Park
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waldorf Creek Apartments LIHTC | 92 | — | — |
| Forest Station LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Clayton County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Clayton County: studio $1,585, 1-BR $1,660, 2-BR $1,820, 3-BR $2,182, 4-BR $2,605.
Full FMR table for Clayton County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Forest Park
- 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
- Jonesboro, GA
- Riverdale, GA
- Stockbridge, GA
- Atlanta, GA
- Augusta, GA
- Savannah, GA
- Decatur, GA
- Macon, GA
- Columbus, GA
- Atlanta (fulton), GA
- Athens, GA
- Marietta, GA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.