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Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Waycross, GA

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Ware County Public Housing Authority.

Income may not exceed 50% of the median income from the table below. The Housing Authority must provide 75 percent of vouchers to those whose income does not exceed 30% of the median income listed below.

HUD Income Limits 2024 in Waycross, GA.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2024Median Family Income2024 Yearly Income Limit2024 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income LimitsCategory12345
Ware County, GA$58,600Very Low Income (50%)$24,700$28,200$31,750$35,250$38,100
Extremely Low Income (30%)$15,060$20,440$25,820$31,200$36,580
Low Income (80%) $39,500$45,150$50,800$56,400$60,950

Waycross Housing Authority

1130 Tebeau St, Waycross, GA 31501
Phone: (912) 287-2440

Office Hours: Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Rental Assistance Programs

The Georgia Department of Community Affairs oversees the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program for Waycross, Georgia, providing valuable assistance to those in need of affordable housing options. For information regarding eligibility, application processes, and waiting list openings:

Ware County Public Housing Authorities

We have listed all of the housing authorities in Ware County. Using the chart above, if you qualify as low income (Very Low Income OR Extremely Low Income), we recommend that you visit your local housing authority. They should be your first stop for housing and rental assistance programs.
1. To get on the waiting list for Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8), visit the links provided below to the closest Ware County housing authority to your city in your city.
2. You can also visit the Housing Authority for other low income housing programs with rent assistance.

Public Housing Eligibility

To be eligible for public housing, households must meet the following requirements:
1. Have an income that is below a certain level.
2. Be a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident.
3. Have a demonstrated need for housing assistance.

Public housing tenants pay rent based on their income. The rent is typically set at 30% of the household's monthly income.
If you are interested in learning more about public housing, or if you think you may be eligible, you can contact your local housing authority (lsted above). The Public Housing Authority can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for public housing assistance.

Waycross - Blackshear Housing Authority

1130 Tebeau Street
Waycross, GA - 31501
Ware County
Phone Number: (912) 287-2440

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HUD Housing Low Income Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties In Waycross, GA

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Waycross, GA. LIHTC apartment rents are not based on the tenants income. Income credit set aside brackets are selected during the apartment credit applications are used to determine the apartment rents.

The rents are based upon the Area Medium Income (AMI) and tenant based utility allowances. At least 20% of these apartments (listed below), must provide these low rates for low-income tenants.

HUD housing LIHTC Eligibility Requirements

Income: Households must earn below a certain income level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 60% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for LIHTC housing.
Citizenship or residency status: Households must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.
Need for housing assistance: Households must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that they must be unable to afford housing on their own.

In addition to the above requirements, some LIHTC properties may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for LIHTC housing, you can contact your local housing authority (listed above) or search for LIHTC properties (listed below).

LIHTC Maximum Rents

The maximum allowable rents are equal to 30% of the Area Medium Income (AMI), less the utility allowances.

HUD Fair Market Rents for Waycross, GA Ware County

Apartment SizeHUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For AreaLIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments$701Estimated $210.30 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments$706Estimated $211.80 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments$927Estimated $278.10 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments$1121Estimated $336.30 - utility allowance


Available LIHTC Properties In Waycross, GA

Using the table above you can estimate what you would be paying by checking the LIHTC Maximum Rent section.

Contact these properties for openings and wait lists and price lists.

The Grove At Oakmont

400 E Waring St
Waycross, GA - 31503
Total Apartment Units: 60
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Peachwood Place Apartments

801 Naomi St
Waycross, GA - 31501
Total Apartment Units: 72
Years In Service Since: 1999
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Waring Apartments

812 E Waring St
Waycross, GA - 31501
Total Apartment Units: 40
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 40
Years In Service Since: 1999
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Ware Manor

500 Walnut St
Waycross, GA - 31501
Total Apartment Units: 84
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 84
1 Bedroom apartments 20
2 Bedroom apartments 28
3 Bedroom apartments 36
Years In Service Since: 2001
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Waring Ii Apartments

806 E Waring St
Waycross, GA - 31501
Total Apartment Units: 36
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 36
1 Bedroom apartments 19
2 Bedroom apartments 17
Years In Service Since: 2003
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Westport Village

1612 Carswell Ave
Waycross, GA - 31503
Total Apartment Units: 64
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 64
1 Bedroom apartments 32
2 Bedroom apartments 32
Years In Service Since: 2007
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Ocean Breeze Park

2000 Ocean Breeze Cir
Waycross, GA - 31503
Total Apartment Units: 49
Years In Service Since: 2010
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Ware Hotel Ii

604 Elizabeth St
Waycross, GA - 31501
Total Apartment Units: 35
Years In Service Since: 2011

Ware Hotel

604 Elizabeth St
Waycross, GA - 31501
Total Apartment Units: 35
Years In Service Since: 2011
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES


HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Waycross, GA

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development provides active listings of Section 8 and Multifamily apartments. We have listed them below for you to contact. Check with them to see if they have current availabilities and/or waiting lists. With Section 8 properties, you will need a voucher. Contact the Ware County Public Housing Authorities, listed at the top of this page.

Eligibility for HUD Housing Section 8, you must meet the following requirements:

Income: Your income must be below a certain level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 50% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for Section 8 housing.
Citizenship or residency status: You must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
Need for housing assistance: You must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that you must be unable to afford housing on your own.

In addition to the above requirements, some Section 8 programs may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for Section 8 housing, you can contact your local Public Housing Authority (listed above). The Public Housing Authorities can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for Section 8 assistance.

Tips To Get In To Section 8 Housing:

Local Rules: Each local housing authority has different rules around Section 8. Decide where you want to live and find the housing authorities in charge of those neighborhoods.
Applying for a Voucher: Contact your local Public Housing Agency (PHA) to apply for a voucher. They can tell you if they’re currently accepting new applicants and provide application details.
Payment Standards: Section 8 doesn’t specify a fixed dollar amount for rent assistance. Instead, the PHA sets a payment standard based on local housing market rates.

The Grove At Oakmont Apartments

400 E Waring St
Waycross, GA - 31501
Phone: 912-387-2108
Total Apartment Units: 39
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Waycross Voa Senior Housing

610 City Boulevard
Waycross, GA - 36609
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 13
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Satilla Solutions

604 Walnut Avenue
Waycross, GA - 31501
Phone: 229-439-7061
Total Apartment Units: 7
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Waycross Ii Voa Housing

1820 Hazel St
Waycross, GA - 31501
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 13
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Central Walnut Village

904 Central Ave
Waycross, GA - 31501
Phone: 912-285-9725
Total Apartment Units: 34
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Waycross Voa Housing, Inc.

1303 Darling Ave
Waycross, GA - 31501
Phone: 251-300-3500
Total Apartment Units: 9
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Ware Manor

500 Walnut St
Waycross, GA - 31501
Phone: 912 285-4330
Total Apartment Units: 84
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Ware Terrace (terrace Garden Apartments)

1103 Darling Avenue
Waycross, GA - 31501
Phone: 912 283-6740
Total Apartment Units: 40
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing


About our Data

Our data is collected from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development data along with computations based on their rules on apartments/housing.

How does HUD housing work in GA?

You must qualify for the HUD apartments in the area you are searching. Then, you need to apply directly at the location or through the Public Housing Authority.