How many low income apartments are in Union City, GA?

HUD administrative data tracks 10 subsidized properties in Union City with approximately 1,002 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Union City?

Tenant-paid rents in Union City's assisted buildings typically range from about $374 to $541 monthly, depending on program and bedroom size. Voucher holders generally pay close to 30% of their own income instead.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Union City?

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 Union City?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Fulton County: about $1,660/mo for one-bedroom and $1,820/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Union City, GA

There are 10 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Union City with roughly 1,002 assisted units — including 6 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 4 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $374 to $541 per month. Median reported wait: about 69 months.

assisted properties

1,002

subsidized units

$458

typical rent

69 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Union City

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Union City

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Shannon Lake LIHTCPB Section 8	287	—	—
Union Landings LIHTC	240	—	—
Cc PB Section 8	110	$394	—
Cc PB Section 8	85	$396	—
Maplewood Park LIHTCPB Section 8	80	—	—
Cc Estates PB Section 8	76	$374	—
Gene Miller Manor LIHTC	76	—	—
Cc PB Section 8	20	$404	—
Union City Ha Public Housing	16	$541	69 mo
Sfcgh §811	12	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Union City (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
Shannon Lake LIHTCPB Section 8	287	—	—
Cc PB Section 8	110	$394	—
Cc PB Section 8	85	$396	—
Maplewood Park LIHTCPB Section 8	80	—	—
Cc Estates PB Section 8	76	$374	—
Cc PB Section 8	20	$404	—

Public housing developments in Union City

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
Union City Ha Public Housing	16	$541	69 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Union City

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
Union Landings LIHTC	240	—	—
Gene Miller Manor LIHTC	76	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Fulton County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Fulton County: studio $1,585, 1-BR $1,660, 2-BR $1,820, 3-BR $2,182, 4-BR $2,605.

Full FMR table for Fulton County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Union City

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.