Housing Authority Of The City Of Americus

825 Mayo St.
Americus, GA 31709

(229)924-3386 edhaa@bellsouth.net Visit Website

Class of Housing/Services: Housing Authority, Low Income Affordable Housing, Public Housing

General Information:
The Housing Authority of the City of Americus serves Americus, Georgia, and other cities in the Sumter County, Georgia area.  We are located in southwest Georgia approximately 45 miles north of Albany, 65 miles southeast of Columbus, and 65 miles southwest of Macon. The Housing Authority of Americus (HAA) is committed to providing quality, safe, and affordable housing to eligible families in an efficient, ethical, non-discriminatory and professional manner.  We will also partner with our residents and others to enhance the quality of life in our communities.  The HAA is committed to excellence in order to accomplish this mission. Public Housing - Provides housing to families with income below 80% of local area median income. - Currently have 480 public housing units. - Available unit sizes are 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5 bedroom. - Most Residents pay their own utilities. - Rent is approximately 30% of family income. - Units are located in Americus, Andersonville, Leslie, and Plains Section 8 Vouchers - Status-Waiting List is CLOSED - rovides housing to families with income below 50% of local area median income. - Currently have 716 vouchers subject to funding restrictions. - Voucher holders get to choose their home subject to inspection requirements and rent reasonableness. - The voucher holder has to find the home and complete the necessary paperwork to get the unit on the program.  The owner must also complete the necessary paperwork to get the unit on the program. - Rent is approximately 30% of family income. - The unit could be located anywhere in Sumter County or the family could "Port-Out" to other locations with HAA approval and acceptance by the receiving PHA. Non-HUD/Locally Owned - Provides housing to families of all incomes. - Market rate rental not based on family income. - Accept Section 8. - Available unit sizes are 1, 2, & 3 bedroom units. - Current have 91 units and building additional units. - Provides a lower than normal market rental rate in order to provide assistance to the working poor and other families that are unable to afford standard rental units. - All units are located in the City of Americus. For information about applying for housing assistance under these programs, please call (229) 924-3386, ext. 217.

Website: http://www.americuspha.org

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