Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Gainesville, GA
There are 29 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Gainesville with roughly 3,164 assisted units — including 18 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 20 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $229 to $495 per month. Median reported wait: about 36 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Gainesville
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Gainesville
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lenox Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 292 | — | — |
| Lanier at Mcever LIHTCPB Section 8 | 224 | — | — |
| Mcever Vineyards LIHTCPB Section 8 | 221 | — | — |
| Sycamore Ridge Apartments LIHTC | 220 | — | — |
| Melrose Homes Redevelopment PB Section 8 | 200 | $386 | — |
| Midtown Villages LIHTC | 200 | — | — |
| Waterside Oaks Apartments LIHTC | 196 | — | — |
| Paces Landing Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 140 | — | — |
| Ridgecrest Apartments PB Section 8 | 130 | $390 | — |
| Lake Forest Apartments PB Section 8 | 117 | $323 | — |
| Orchard Brook LIHTCPB Section 8 | 115 | — | — |
| North Point Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 106 | — | — |
| Legacy at North Pointe LIHTC | 95 | — | — |
| Pace/oconee Springs LIHTCPB Section 8 | 86 | — | — |
| Legacy at Walton Harbor Ii LIHTC | 85 | — | — |
| Linwood Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 84 | $229 | — |
| Myrtle Terraces LIHTC | 84 | — | — |
| Walton Summit LIHTC | 84 | — | — |
| Walton Harbor LIHTC | 81 | — | — |
| 240 Atlanta Street LIHTCPB Section 8 | 78 | — | — |
| Myrtle Terraces Ii LIHTC | 76 | — | — |
| Lighthouse Manor §202 Senior | 74 | $377 | — |
| Melrose Homes Public Housing | 56 | $495 | 36 mo |
| Windcliff Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Walton Harbor Phase 1 PB Section 8 | 13 | $391 | — |
| Walton Summit I PB Section 8 | 13 | — | — |
| Walton Summit Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 13 | $357 | — |
| Walton Summit Iii PB Section 8 | 13 | $371 | — |
| Legacy at Walton Harbor Phase 2 PB Section 8 | 12 | $372 | — |
Section 8 apartments in Gainesville (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lenox Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 292 | — | — |
| Lanier at Mcever LIHTCPB Section 8 | 224 | — | — |
| Mcever Vineyards LIHTCPB Section 8 | 221 | — | — |
| Melrose Homes Redevelopment PB Section 8 | 200 | $386 | — |
| Paces Landing Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 140 | — | — |
| Ridgecrest Apartments PB Section 8 | 130 | $390 | — |
| Lake Forest Apartments PB Section 8 | 117 | $323 | — |
| Orchard Brook LIHTCPB Section 8 | 115 | — | — |
| North Point Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 106 | — | — |
| Pace/oconee Springs LIHTCPB Section 8 | 86 | — | — |
| Linwood Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 84 | $229 | — |
| 240 Atlanta Street LIHTCPB Section 8 | 78 | — | — |
| Windcliff Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Walton Harbor Phase 1 PB Section 8 | 13 | $391 | — |
| Walton Summit I PB Section 8 | 13 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Gainesville
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melrose Homes Public Housing | 56 | $495 | 36 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Gainesville
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sycamore Ridge Apartments LIHTC | 220 | — | — |
| Midtown Villages LIHTC | 200 | — | — |
| Waterside Oaks Apartments LIHTC | 196 | — | — |
| Legacy at North Pointe LIHTC | 95 | — | — |
| Legacy at Walton Harbor Ii LIHTC | 85 | — | — |
| Myrtle Terraces LIHTC | 84 | — | — |
| Walton Summit LIHTC | 84 | — | — |
| Walton Harbor LIHTC | 81 | — | — |
| Myrtle Terraces Ii LIHTC | 76 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Hall County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Hall County: studio $1,177, 1-BR $1,381, 2-BR $1,514, 3-BR $1,834, 4-BR $2,127.
Full FMR table for Hall County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Gainesville
- 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
- Lawrenceville, GA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.