Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Waycross, GA
There are 18 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Waycross with roughly 948 assisted units — including 10 project-based Section 8 buildings, 3 public housing developments, and 9 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $217 to $358 per month. Median reported wait: about 18 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Waycross
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Waycross
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northside Homes Public Housing | 212 | $267 | 29 mo |
| Garlington Heights Public Housing | 143 | $250 | 6 mo |
| Ware Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 84 | $217 | — |
| Peachwood Place Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Westport Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| The Grove at Oakmont LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Ocean Breeze Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 49 | — | — |
| Ware Terrace, Inc. PB Section 8 | 40 | $310 | — |
| Waring Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Waring Ii Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Ware Hotel LIHTCPB Section 8 | 35 | — | — |
| Ware Hotel Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 35 | — | — |
| Waycross Voa Elderly Housing §202 Senior | 33 | $358 | — |
| St. Catherines Village §202 Senior | 13 | $292 | — |
| Waycross Ii §811 | 12 | $283 | — |
| Waycross I Apartments §811 | 8 | — | — |
| Boyd Homes Public Housing | 6 | — | — |
| Satilla Solutions Inc. §811 | 6 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Waycross (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ware Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 84 | $217 | — |
| Peachwood Place Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Westport Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| The Grove at Oakmont LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Ocean Breeze Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 49 | — | — |
| Ware Terrace, Inc. PB Section 8 | 40 | $310 | — |
| Waring Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Waring Ii Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Ware Hotel LIHTCPB Section 8 | 35 | — | — |
| Ware Hotel Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 35 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Waycross
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northside Homes Public Housing | 212 | $267 | 29 mo |
| Garlington Heights Public Housing | 143 | $250 | 6 mo |
| Boyd Homes Public Housing | 6 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Ware County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Ware County: studio $781, 1-BR $786, 2-BR $1,031, 3-BR $1,236, 4-BR $1,617.
Full FMR table for Ware County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Waycross
- 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.