How many low income apartments are in Fort Oglethorpe, GA?

HUD administrative data tracks 4 subsidized properties in Fort Oglethorpe with approximately 395 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Fort Oglethorpe?

Tenant-paid rents in Fort Oglethorpe's assisted buildings typically range from about $294 to $418 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 Fort Oglethorpe?

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 Fort Oglethorpe?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Catoosa County: about $1,263/mo for one-bedroom and $1,390/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Fort Oglethorpe, GA

There are 4 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Fort Oglethorpe with roughly 395 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 2 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $294 to $418 per month. Median reported wait: about 67 months.

assisted properties

395

subsidized units

$356

typical rent

67 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Fort Oglethorpe

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Fort Oglethorpe

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Battlewood Apartments PB Section 8	123	$294	—
Catoosa Gardens Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	101	$367	—
Oglethorpe Ridge Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	97	—	—
Post Homes Public Housing	74	$418	67 mo

Section 8 apartments in Fort Oglethorpe (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
Battlewood Apartments PB Section 8	123	$294	—
Catoosa Gardens Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	101	$367	—
Oglethorpe Ridge Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	97	—	—

Public housing developments in Fort Oglethorpe

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
Post Homes Public Housing	74	$418	67 mo

Voucher rent limits: Catoosa County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Catoosa County: studio $1,211, 1-BR $1,263, 2-BR $1,390, 3-BR $1,734, 4-BR $1,853.

Full FMR table for Catoosa County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Fort Oglethorpe

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.