Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Waynesboro, GA

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Burke 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 2023 in Waynesboro, GA.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2023Median Family Income2023 Yearly Income Limit2023 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income LimitsCategory12345
Burke County, GA$78,000Very Low Income (50%)$35,100$39,000$42,150$45,250$48,400
Extremely Low Income (30%)$24,860$30,000$35,140$40,280$45,420
Low Income (80%) $56,200$62,400$67,400$72,400$77,400

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

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Waynesboro, 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 Waynesboro, GA Burke County

Apartment SizeHUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For AreaLIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments$789Estimated $236.70 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments$906Estimated $271.80 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments$1228Estimated $368.40 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments$1532Estimated $459.60 - utility allowance


Available LIHTC Properties In Waynesboro, 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.

Ashton Village Apartments

137 Ashton Pl
Waynesboro, GA - 30830
Total Apartment Units: 36
1 Bedroom apartments 32
2 Bedroom apartments 4

Forest Ridge Apartments (new)

601 Forest Ridge Dr
Waynesboro, GA - 30830
Total Apartment Units: 24
1 Bedroom apartments 22
2 Bedroom apartments 2

Woodland Terrace Apartments (new)

622 Woodland Terrace Dr
Waynesboro, GA - 30830
Total Apartment Units: 30
1 Bedroom apartments 8
2 Bedroom apartments 16
3 Bedroom apartments 6

Woodland Terrance

622 Woodland Ter Dr
Waynesboro, GA - 30830
Total Apartment Units: 30
Years In Service Since: 1991

Woodland Terrace

622 Woodland Terrace Dr
Waynesboro, GA - 30830
Total Apartment Units: 30
Years In Service Since: 1991
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Forest Ridge

622 Woodland Ter Dr
Waynesboro, GA - 30830
Total Apartment Units: 24
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 24
Years In Service Since: 1993

Pecan Chase

201 Pecan Chase, Hwy 56 West
Waynesboro, GA - 30830
Total Apartment Units: 35
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 35
2 Bedroom apartments 8
3 Bedroom apartments 24
4 Bedroom apartments 3
Years In Service Since: 1998
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Burkestone Place

803 Davis Road
Waynesboro, GA - 30830
Total Apartment Units: 70
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 70
1 Bedroom apartments 30
2 Bedroom apartments 24
3 Bedroom apartments 12
4 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 2006
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Pecan Grove Homes Phase I

100 Pecan Grove Dr
Waynesboro, GA - 30830
Total Apartment Units: 40
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 40
3 Bedroom apartments 40
Years In Service Since: 2006

Pecan Grove Homes

100 Pecan Grove Dr
Waynesboro, GA - 30830
Total Apartment Units: 27
Years In Service Since: 2006
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Pecan Grove Homes Phase Ii

100 Pecan Grove Dr
Waynesboro, GA - 30830
Total Apartment Units: 64
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 64
3 Bedroom apartments 44
4 Bedroom apartments 20
Years In Service Since: 2007

Pecan Grove Ii

100 Pecan Grove Dr
Waynesboro, GA - 30830
Total Apartment Units: 51
Years In Service Since: 2007
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Waynesboro Senior Homes

201 Ward St
Waynesboro, GA - 30830
Total Apartment Units: 39
Years In Service Since: 2011
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Pine Trails

100 Pine Trails Dr
Waynesboro, GA - 30830
Total Apartment Units: 60
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 60
1 Bedroom apartments 8
2 Bedroom apartments 36
3 Bedroom apartments 16
Years In Service Since: 2018
Family Apartments: YES


HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Waynesboro, 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 Burke 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.

Pine Trails Apts.

100 Pine Trails Drive
Waynesboro, GA - 30830
Phone: 706-622-6686
Total Apartment Units: 54
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Briarwood Apartments

701 Briarwood Ct
Waynesboro, GA - 30830
Phone: 706-554-4800
Total Apartment Units: 64
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Burkestone Place Apartment Homes

803 Davis Rd
Waynesboro, GA - 30830
Phone: (706) 554-5379
Total Apartment Units: 70
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Howard-hart-holmes Apartments

925 Martin Luther King Dr
Waynesboro, GA - 30830
Phone: 706-547-0028
Total Apartment Units: 10
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.