How many low income apartments are in St Marys, GA?

HUD administrative data tracks 4 subsidized properties in St Marys with approximately 392 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in St Marys?

Most assisted households in St Marys pay roughly 30% of adjusted income toward rent under federal programs.

How do I apply for Section 8 in St Marys?

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 St Marys?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Camden County: about $1,117/mo for one-bedroom and $1,225/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in St Marys, GA

There are 4 subsidized and income-restricted properties in St Marys with roughly 392 assisted units — including 1 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 4 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data.

assisted properties

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typical rent

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median wait

Map of subsidized housing in St Marys

Complete directory of subsidized housing in St Marys

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Harbor Pine Apartments LIHTC	200	—	—
Wellington Way LIHTC	72	—	—
Sugar Mill Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	70	—	—
Village at Winding Road LIHTC	50	—	—

Section 8 apartments in St Marys (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
Sugar Mill Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	70	—	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in St Marys

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
Harbor Pine Apartments LIHTC	200	—	—
Wellington Way LIHTC	72	—	—
Village at Winding Road LIHTC	50	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Camden County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Camden County: studio $1,043, 1-BR $1,117, 2-BR $1,225, 3-BR $1,704, 4-BR $1,997.

Full FMR table for Camden County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in St Marys

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.