Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Rome, GA
There are 20 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Rome with roughly 1,723 assisted units — including 12 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 16 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $259 to $387 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Rome
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Rome
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashland Park Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 184 | — | — |
| Callier Forest Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 130 | $259 | — |
| Three Rivers Garden LIHTC | 119 | — | — |
| Meadow Lane Apartments PB Section 8 | 114 | $327 | — |
| High Rise LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Park Homes LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Riverwood Park Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| Willingham Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Windridge Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 88 | — | — |
| South Rome Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 84 | — | — |
| South Meadows Apartments LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Spring Grove Apartments LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Etowah Terrace Senior Residences LIHTCPB Section 8 | 77 | — | — |
| Tamassee Apts PB Section 8 | 77 | $333 | — |
| Greystone LIHTCPB Section 8 | 71 | — | — |
| Heatherwood Apartments PB Section 8 | 68 | $387 | — |
| Altoview Terrace LIHTC | 66 | — | — |
| Sparrow Pointe LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| The Villas §202 Senior | 39 | $355 | — |
| Highland Estates LIHTCPB Section 8§811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Rome (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashland Park Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 184 | — | — |
| Callier Forest Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 130 | $259 | — |
| Meadow Lane Apartments PB Section 8 | 114 | $327 | — |
| Riverwood Park Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| Willingham Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Windridge Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 88 | — | — |
| South Rome Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 84 | — | — |
| Etowah Terrace Senior Residences LIHTCPB Section 8 | 77 | — | — |
| Tamassee Apts PB Section 8 | 77 | $333 | — |
| Greystone LIHTCPB Section 8 | 71 | — | — |
| Heatherwood Apartments PB Section 8 | 68 | $387 | — |
| Highland Estates LIHTCPB Section 8§811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Rome
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Rivers Garden LIHTC | 119 | — | — |
| High Rise LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Park Homes LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| South Meadows Apartments LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Spring Grove Apartments LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Altoview Terrace LIHTC | 66 | — | — |
| Sparrow Pointe LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Floyd County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Floyd County: studio $822, 1-BR $923, 2-BR $1,192, 3-BR $1,541, 4-BR $1,626.
Full FMR table for Floyd County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Rome
- 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
- Gainesville, GA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.