Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Waynesboro, GA
There are 18 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Waynesboro with roughly 1,002 assisted units — including 10 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 16 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $257 to $379 per month. Median reported wait: about 8 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Waynesboro
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Waynesboro
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Unnamed Public Housing | 275 | $379 | 8 mo |
| Burkestone Place Apartment LIHTCPB Section 8 | 69 | $257 | — |
| Briarwood Apartments PB Section 8 | 64 | $262 | — |
| Pecan Grove Homes Phase Ii LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
| Pecan Grove Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Pine Trails LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Waynesboro Senior Homes Ii LIHTC | 43 | — | — |
| Pecan Grove Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Pecan Grove Homes Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Waynesboro Senior Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 39 | — | — |
| Ashton Village Apartments LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
| Pecan Chase LIHTCPB Section 8 | 35 | — | — |
| Pecan Chase 2 LIHTC | 35 | — | — |
| Woodland Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Woodland Terrace Apts LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Woodland Terrance LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Forest Ridge LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Forest Ridge Apartments LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Waynesboro (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burkestone Place Apartment LIHTCPB Section 8 | 69 | $257 | — |
| Briarwood Apartments PB Section 8 | 64 | $262 | — |
| Pecan Grove Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Pine Trails LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Pecan Grove Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Pecan Grove Homes Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Waynesboro Senior Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 39 | — | — |
| Pecan Chase LIHTCPB Section 8 | 35 | — | — |
| Woodland Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Woodland Terrance LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Waynesboro
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Unnamed Public Housing | 275 | $379 | 8 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Waynesboro
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pecan Grove Homes Phase Ii LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
| Waynesboro Senior Homes Ii LIHTC | 43 | — | — |
| Ashton Village Apartments LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
| Pecan Chase 2 LIHTC | 35 | — | — |
| Woodland Terrace Apts LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Forest Ridge LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Forest Ridge Apartments LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Burke County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Burke County: studio $939, 1-BR $1,114, 2-BR $1,261, 3-BR $1,627, 4-BR $1,984.
Full FMR table for Burke County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Waynesboro
- 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.