Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Mcdonough, GA
There are 12 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Mcdonough with roughly 1,622 assisted units — including 6 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 11 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $464 to $464 per month. Median reported wait: about 30 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Mcdonough
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Mcdonough
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcdonough Family LIHTC | 288 | — | — |
| Woodlawn Park Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 240 | — | — |
| Sable Chase LIHTCPB Section 8 | 225 | — | — |
| Mcdonough Senior LIHTC | 182 | — | — |
| Sable Chase LIHTCPB Section 8 | 152 | — | — |
| Eastside Homes Public Housing | 118 | $464 | 30 mo |
| Heritage at Mcdonough LIHTCPB Section 8 | 105 | — | — |
| Sable Chase LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Grier Senior Manor Fka Timberchase Apts LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
| Grier Senior Manor I LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
| Greystone Apartments of Mcdonough LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Greystone Manor Apts LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Mcdonough (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlawn Park Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 240 | — | — |
| Sable Chase LIHTCPB Section 8 | 225 | — | — |
| Sable Chase LIHTCPB Section 8 | 152 | — | — |
| Heritage at Mcdonough LIHTCPB Section 8 | 105 | — | — |
| Sable Chase LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Greystone Apartments of Mcdonough LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Mcdonough
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastside Homes Public Housing | 118 | $464 | 30 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Mcdonough
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcdonough Family LIHTC | 288 | — | — |
| Mcdonough Senior LIHTC | 182 | — | — |
| Grier Senior Manor Fka Timberchase Apts LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
| Grier Senior Manor I LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
| Greystone Manor Apts LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Henry County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Henry County: studio $1,585, 1-BR $1,660, 2-BR $1,820, 3-BR $2,182, 4-BR $2,605.
Full FMR table for Henry County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Mcdonough
- 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
- Hampton, GA
- Atlanta, GA
- Augusta, GA
- Savannah, GA
- Decatur, GA
- Macon, GA
- Columbus, GA
- Atlanta (fulton), GA
- Athens, GA
- Marietta, GA
- Albany, GA
- East Point, GA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.