Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Thomaston, GA
There are 11 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Thomaston with roughly 790 assisted units — including 8 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 6 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $151 to $437 per month. Median reported wait: about 12 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Thomaston
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Thomaston
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triune Village Public Housing | 200 | $437 | 14 mo |
| Fairview Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| Farview Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | $151 | — |
| Thomaston Gardens Apartments PB Section 8 | 100 | $176 | — |
| Drake Heights Public Housing | 88 | $391 | 9 mo |
| Loganville Senior LIHTCPB Section 8 | 59 | — | — |
| Timberfalls Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Avera Estates Apartments PB Section 8 | 40 | $361 | — |
| Potemkin Village of Thomaston LIHTCPB Section 8 | 28 | — | — |
| Ruthie Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 15 | — | — |
| Hannah's Lane §811 | 12 | $289 | — |
Section 8 apartments in Thomaston (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| Farview Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | $151 | — |
| Thomaston Gardens Apartments PB Section 8 | 100 | $176 | — |
| Loganville Senior LIHTCPB Section 8 | 59 | — | — |
| Timberfalls Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Avera Estates Apartments PB Section 8 | 40 | $361 | — |
| Potemkin Village of Thomaston LIHTCPB Section 8 | 28 | — | — |
| Ruthie Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 15 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Thomaston
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triune Village Public Housing | 200 | $437 | 14 mo |
| Drake Heights Public Housing | 88 | $391 | 9 mo |
Voucher rent limits: Upson County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Upson County: studio $828, 1-BR $888, 2-BR $973, 3-BR $1,283, 4-BR $1,288.
Full FMR table for Upson County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Thomaston
- 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.