Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Savannah, GA
There are 76 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Savannah with roughly 6,986 assisted units — including 58 project-based Section 8 buildings, 5 public housing developments, and 52 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $249 to $471 per month. Median reported wait: about 19 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Savannah
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Savannah
Section 8 apartments in Savannah (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oaks at Brandlewood LIHTCPB Section 8 | 324 | — | — |
| Blackshear Wessels - Mf Rad PB Section 8 | 281 | $330 | — |
| River Point I + Ii Aka Wessels/blackshear Rdv LIHTCPB Section 8 | 280 | — | — |
| Woodlands at Montgomery W LIHTCPB Section 8 | 246 | — | — |
| Snap I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 232 | $304 | — |
| Live Oak Plantation LIHTCPB Section 8 | 208 | — | — |
| Ashley Midtown I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 168 | — | — |
| Thomas Francis Williams Court Apart PB Section 8 | 151 | $397 | — |
| Bradley Pointe Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 144 | — | — |
| Montgomery Landing Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 144 | — | — |
| Preserves at Chatham Pkwy LIHTCPB Section 8 | 144 | — | — |
| Savannah Summit LIHTCPB Section 8 | 138 | $357 | — |
| Rendant Apartments PB Section 8 | 129 | $361 | — |
| Savannah Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 115 | — | — |
| Savannah Gardens I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 115 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Savannah
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yamacraw Village Public Housing | 315 | — | — |
| Simon Frazier Homes&herbert Kayton Homes Public Housing | 236 | $307 | 21 mo |
| Horace Stillwell Towers Public Housing | 211 | $321 | 5 mo |
| Pickens Patterson Terr&single Fmly Homes Public Housing | 136 | $471 | 19 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Savannah
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indigo Pointe Apts LIHTC | 310 | — | — |
| Ogeechee Place LIHTC | 204 | — | — |
| Savannah Gardens Phase Vi LIHTC | 85 | — | — |
| Savannah Gardens 5 LIHTC | 76 | — | — |
| Live Oak Landing LIHTC | 70 | — | — |
| Romana Riley Lofts LIHTC | 57 | — | — |
| Live Oak Landing Ii LIHTC | 54 | — | — |
| Savannah Neighborhood Action Project Iii LIHTC | 18 | — | — |
| East Huntingdon Street Cottage LIHTC | 14 | — | — |
| City of Savannah Department of Housing LIHTC | 10 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Chatham County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Chatham County: studio $1,455, 1-BR $1,533, 2-BR $1,680, 3-BR $2,235, 4-BR $2,547.
Full FMR table for Chatham County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Savannah
- 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
- Pooler, GA
- Atlanta, GA
- Augusta, 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.