How many low income apartments are in Manchester, GA?

HUD administrative data tracks 6 subsidized properties in Manchester with approximately 219 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Manchester?

Tenant-paid rents in Manchester's assisted buildings typically range from about $502 to $502 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 Manchester?

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 Manchester?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Meriwether County: about $763/mo for one-bedroom and $1,001/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Manchester, GA

There are 6 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Manchester with roughly 219 assisted units — including 2 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 5 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $502 to $502 per month. Median reported wait: about 6 months.

assisted properties

219

subsidized units

$502

typical rent

6 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Manchester

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Manchester

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Hidden Creek Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	49	—	—
Hilltop Public Housing	48	$502	6 mo
Pigeon Creek Apartments LIHTC	43	—	—
Pigeon Creek Apts LIHTC	43	—	—
Manchester Pigeon Bluff LIHTC	18	—	—
Pigeon Bluff Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	18	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Manchester (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
Hidden Creek Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	49	—	—
Pigeon Bluff Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	18	—	—

Public housing developments in Manchester

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
Hilltop Public Housing	48	$502	6 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Manchester

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
Pigeon Creek Apartments LIHTC	43	—	—
Pigeon Creek Apts LIHTC	43	—	—
Manchester Pigeon Bluff LIHTC	18	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Meriwether County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Meriwether County: studio $758, 1-BR $763, 2-BR $1,001, 3-BR $1,392, 4-BR $1,511.

Full FMR table for Meriwether County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Manchester

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.