Glossary:
Section 515 Mostly consists of subsidized units, with some Section 8 units
HUD units
Tax Credit units
Accepts Section 8 vouchers
Income-based units
Accepts AVITA
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Charter Oaks Estates | 5115 Spring Street Flowery Branch, GA 30542 706-367-9891 Section 515 Accepts Section 8 vouchers | 12 units, five of those with deeper subsidies like Section 8 2 bedroom townhomes, none available but there is a waiting list. Updated Sept. ‘21,BO | |
Indigo Apartments | 150 Orchard Brook Drive Gainesville, GA 30504 833-300-3682 Indigo-apts.com (470) 252-7882 Does not accept Section 8 | Application fee: $35 per adult Security deposit: $99 No administration fee. Credit and criminal background checks. No past evictions. Pets: No weight restrictions, breed restrictions, “no aggressive breeds”, limit two pets per household; monthly pet rent of $25, refundable deposit of $150+, nonrefundable deposit of $150. | Rent includes water and trash. July 2021 update: No waiting list. Updated July ‘21, MC |
Lake Forest Apartments | 770-536-1555 1360 Otila Drive, 30501 All Income-based units Does not accept Section 8 | No application fee. Applications available at the office and accepted every Wednesday (except holidays), 10-12pm. No pets, service animals only. Rent and deposit based on income. All potential residents 18 years and older must be listed on the application and present with a valid picture ID. Criminal background check, no felonies in the last 10 years, and no misdemeanors within the last 5 years, and no open criminal cases. Credit check required. No prior evictions or poor rental history. | 1-4BR units available. Rent includes water, sewer, trash. Laundry facilities on site, 3 and 4BR units have W-D hookups. July 2021 update: Waiting lists: 1BR, at least 6 months 2BR, 1-3 months 3BR, 2-6 months 4BR, 1-3 months Updated July ‘21, MC |
Linwood Apartments | 770 536-8151 392 Linwood Drive, 30501 Accepts Section 8 Vouchers 84 HUD units 16 Tax Credit units | No application fee, pick up paper applications in a clear box in front of the office. You must have an appointment to turn in the application on Wednesdays between 8:30am-5pm. Applications are kept for one year. Credit check (does not look at medical or student loan debt) and criminal check. Must have SS card and birth certificates (not copies) plus valid gov’t ID for all tenants. No monies owed to previous rental companies. Non violent felonies, No outstanding debt to previous rental homes (may show proof of payment for these requirements). Must make 2.5 times monthly rent. No pets except for documented disability. Breed and weight limits. | 1BR/1BA 2 BR/1BA: 4 ppl max Market rate units: 1BR/1BA, , 2BR/1BA July 2021 update: Waiting list for 1BR is a year. $706/mo. 2BR - $845, waiting list 6-7 months. No wait list on tax credit units. Updated July ‘21, MC |
Midtown Villages | 854 Davis St Bldg B Gainesville, 30501 770-536-1295, leave a message for Neel Vargas. Sites include: Davis St., Rainey St, Mill St, Athens, Collins St, Summit St. 200 Tax Credit units | Apply online at: www.gainesvillehousing.org Must apply online. No application fee. Once you are called up from the waiting list, you will need to come to your meeting with the following: Picture ID for all adults Birth certificates for everyone Social security cards for everyone If job status changes after you make an application, please call the office and let them update your application. | Bedroom sizes range from 0 – 5 BR. Rent and security deposit is income based, families cannot exceed 140% area median income. Updated July ‘21, MC |
Oconee Springs | 2294 South Skelton Rd, 30504 770-297-7779 oconeespringsapts.com | Application fee: $50.00 per adult on application. Must apply in person, must have valid ID, application fee. No evictions, criminal and credit check. | 2-3-4BR. Deposit starts at $250 - $500. Can be denied based on credit and background checks. Utilities are not included in rent. Pets allowed, pet fee $400-$600 non-refundable. Accept tax ID instead of SS#. |
Paces Landing | 100 Paces Court, 30504 770-535-1565 833-842-0268 NEW MGMT 2019 | Application fee: $50.00 per adult on application. Must apply in person, must have valid ID, application fee. No evictions, criminal and credit check. | 1-2-3-4BR.Pets allowed, pet fee $400-$600 non-refundable. Water and trash included. Utilities are not included in rent. Accept tax ID instead of SS#. 2BR/1BA $750, no deposit |
Park Hill Apartments | 1567 Park Hill Dr, 30501 855-432-3174 greenleafmanagement.prospectportal.com/gainesville/park-hill-apartments | Application fee: $50, can apply and submit online. Non-refundable “administration fee” of $300-$600. Outstanding collections will affect adm fee. No security deposit. Criminal background and credit checks. If denied based on these, can apply for guarantor by a third party. Pet fee $300. No evictions on record. | Studios, 1-2-3BR. Laundry facilities on site. Water and trash included in rent. July 2021 update: Waiting list: Studio and 1BR 1-2 months No wait for 2BR. Updated July ‘21, MC |
Pines of Lanier | 2354 Pine Cove Cir. 30504 770-535-1309 Pinesoflanierapartments.com Accepts Section 8 vouchers | Application fee is $55. May apply online. Credit and criminal background checks. No evictions or felonies. Pets: 60 pounds or less, $300 nonrefundable fee. | Rent includes water and trash. Updated July ‘21, MC |
Ridgecrest Apartments | 770-536-7749 1640 Roper Hill Rd, Does not accept Section 8 | Must apply in person. Must have a photo ID for all persons over age 18 who will be on lease. Hand out applications M-F - 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Following application/screening, (ID verification, criminal and credit check) will be added to waiting list. | 2-3BR. Rent based on income. Deposit based on income. Water included. Must pay all other utilities. No felonies or misdemeanors in last 10 years, no evictions in last 5 years and no utility debt. 6-12 month waiting list. Speak Spanish and English Updated 2019 |
Sycamore Ridge | 1240 Vineyard Way (833) 796-2554 https://www.sycamoreridgeapartments.com/ Accepts Section 8 vouchers Income-based units | Application fee, $35. Security deposit, $300. Criminal and background checks, but they encourage everyone to apply. Pets: $35 pet rent per month, plus $350 non-refundable pet fee due at move in. | 2-3 bedrooms Rent includes water and trash. July 2021 update: 60 people on the waitlist, but may have availability later this fall. ALL units and amenities are being renovated. Updated Sept ‘21, BO |
The Peaks of Oakwood | 3500 Peaks Circle | Flowery Branch, Georgia 30542 770.297.7640 https://fairwaymanagement.com/peaksofoakwood Tax Credit units Accepts Section 8 | No online applications, but in person. No evictions, no felonies. $14 application fee. Email to get on waiting list: peaksofoakwood@fairwaymanagement.com peaksofcornelia@fairwaymanagement.com | 84-units of affordable housing 1BR, $590+ 2BR, $705+ 3BR, $795+ Have a very long waitlist. Updated Sept ‘21, BO |
Walton Harbor **NEW HOUSING** | 320 Tower Heights Road Gainesville, GA 30501 (706) 480-4124 Accepts Section 8 vouchers | Applications online Steps: Click on “Log in” and then “applicant” to set up account and apply. | 80-units of affordable housing 1BR - 2BR - 3BR Affordable housing units are all full for pre-leasing. Only full price units available. Updated 6/22/22 MM |
Walton Summit Includes: -public housing units -affordable housing -market-rate housing -55+ housing | (678) 865-4458 1100 Green Hunter Lane Accepts Section 8 vouchers | Public housing application online. gainesvillehousing.org Choose “Phase I” for family housing. Fee by credit card or prepaid debit card, $13. (Note: “Legacy” housing is for 55+ only) For affordable and market rate housing: waltonsummitapartments.com Does accept Section 8 vouchers with the $13 application fee and a $250 deposit. | 1-2-3 bedroom apartments -- 3 categories of housing eligibility: Affordable housing units Income maximum/household: 1 person $27,000/yr 2 people $30,840 3 people $34,680 4 people $38,520 5 people $41,640 6 people $44,700 Minimum income/mo rent: 1BR $1,550 income/mo, $586 rent 2BR $1,848 income.mo, $739 rent 3BR $2,103 income per month, $841 rent Public housing units: Family income cannot be over 50% income limit, or no more than: 1 person $23,400/yr 2 people $26,750 3 people $30,100 4 people $33,400 5 people $36,100 Market rate apartments: families have: more income than max incomes above. Background and credit check. No prior evictions or outstanding collections to previous apartments. $250 deposit. On waitlist for affordable units (3 bedroom has the shortest waitlist) They do have full price units available. Updated 6/22/22 MM |
Income-based housing: Older adults and disabled | |||
Lighthouse Manor Elderly/62+ and/or disabled | Contact: Carol Cannon Phone: 770-538-0366 2415 Lighthouse Manor Dr. 30501 NO SECTION 8 | Complete application in person Mon.-Fri. 8:30am-5pm or call to have application mailed to you, no application fee. Approximately 12-18 month waiting list. | 74 units – 1BR and efficiency apartments. No fees upon move-in except pet fee of $300 unless pet needed for health reasons. Security deposit refunded upon leaving. Utilities are included in rent. Social Security awards letter required (within the last 120 days) Proof of all income required – 6 months worth of statements including checking, savings, and pensions. Criminal background check and credit check required. WAITLIST IS 1 ½ YEARS OR LONGER STILL Updated June 2022 MM |
Myrtle Terraces - Senior Community 55+ only | 770-538-0928 1326 Myrtle Street SE, 30501 myrtleterraces@fairwaymanagement.com Accepts Section 8 vouchers | Must get on waiting list and then will call for application process to begin. Apply online: myrtleterraces@fairwaymanagement.com | 1-2BR. Application fee: $23.75 Deposit: 1 month’s rent. Income level must be 2 times monthly rent. (ex: 1BR: $712, income must be $1,424, 2BR $852, income $1,704). Rent includes all utilities except cable which is offered at a discount rate. Tax credit units: Max f$27,000 $30,840 Market rate: 1BR $1,305, 2BR/1BA $1,505 R/2BA$1,555 Incl water, trash |
Walton Summit 55+ “Legacy” units -public housing -affordable housing -market rate units | (678) 865-4458 1100 Green Hunter Lane Accepts Section 8 vouchers | Application online. Fee by credit card or prepaid debit card, $13 For affordable and market rate housing: waltonsummitapartments.com For public housing applications: Gainesvillehousing.org Choose “Legacy” option for 55+ housing application. | 1-2 bedroom apartments -- 3 categories of housing eligibility: Affordable housing units: Income maximum/household: 1 person $27,000/yr 2 people $30,840 3 people $34,680 Minimum income/mo rent 1BR $1,550 income/mo, $586 rent 2BR $1,848 income.mo, $739 rent Public housing units: Family income cannot be over 50% income limit, or no more than: 1 person $23,400/yr 2 people $26,750 3 people $30,100 Market rate apartments: Family income less than max incomes above for affordable housing units. Background and credit check. No prior evictions or outstanding collections to previous apartments. $250 deposit. Updated July ‘21, MC |
Windcliff Apartments 62+ and/or disabled Income based | 150 Gabriel Circle 770-503-0568 Accepts Section 8 vouchers | Application fee $15, accepted in person or online. People can request to be put on a waiting list and will be contacted when time for application. 3-4 year waiting list. | Rent: 1BR $507 2BR $578 (incl water, sewer and garbage) Deposit: $200-$400 (depending on credit history) Updated July ‘21, MC |
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Brandon Place | 1425 Brandon Place Does not accept Section 8 | $75 application fee. Lease required. Deposit is the same as rent with credit score 640 and above; deposit is first and last month’s rent with credit score below 640. No evictions or past monies owed to previous rental companies. Background check: no felonies or multiple misdemeanor drug charges. No housing vouchers at this time. Pet friendly,$500 non-refundable deposit, monthly pet rent: $15/small, $20/medium, $2/large. No aggressive breeds. | Efficiency $750 1BR/1BA $850 2BR/1BA $975 Nothing available & no waiting list.
Updated Sept.. ‘21, BO |
Brookwood, Phase I & III | 703 West Ave 678-779-2687 Accepts Section 8 vouchers | Call and speak with the manager for pre-screening. Requirements: Working for one year at the same job, criminal and credit checks. | 1 & 2BR apartments Nothing available & no waiting list Updated Sept. ‘21, BO |
Country Manor Apts | Whitmire Drive Accepts Section 8 vouchers | No application fee Income restricted | 25 units in the County 1BR (2 ppl max) 2BR (4 ppl max) Criminal and credit check Takes Section 8 vouchers $725 rent, deposit $500, Includes water and trash pick-up. Updated 2019 |
Enota Garden Apts | 990 Enota Ave 678-318-1990 Does NOT accept Section 8 | Apply in person. No application fee. Must have 1-year of full-time employment,1 year at current residence with lease in your name. No evictions. Background and criminal check. Income must be 2 times rent per month. | 1BR ($600/mo, $300 deposit, max 2 ppl) 2BR apartments ($700/mo, $700 deposit, max 4ppl) Very extensive waiting list Updated Sept. ‘21, BO |
Lanier Cove formerly (GlennCove)Prices increased | 1750 Norton Drive 770-536-0508 Does NOT accept Section 8 | Apply in person. Application fee: $50 Income must be 2x/3x monthly rent. Credit and criminal background checks. No evictions or monies owed to rental properties. No pets, except service dogs. | Deposit; $200 Rent includes water, trash, pest control Studio - includes elec, no W/D hookup 995 1BR/1BA - 3 ppl/max, no W/D hookup 1,095 2BR/1BA - 4 ppl/max, W/D hookup 1,295 3BR/1BA - 6 ppl/max, 1,495.00 Updated 2022 |
Ivy Manor Townhomes | 415 Adair St 770-614-8804 Does NOT accept Section 8 | 19 units Water & trash, $18/mo additional Efficiency unit, 1BR/1BA: $500/mo, $350 deposit 2BR/1.5BA, $700/mo, $475 deposit No waiting list, nothing available Updated Sept. ‘21, BO | |
Legacy at North Pointe | 100 N Pointe Dr., 30501 (770) 533-9220 Accepts Section 8 vouchers Accepts AVITA | Apply in person. Application fee $30. Criminal and credit check required -- no evictions, no open bankruptcies, no felonies. Income restricted: Family of 4: max $38,000 Waiting list is a few months. | 2BR/2BA $788 3BR/2BA $897 Deposit: depends; $300 or up to 1 month’s rent Updated 2019 |
Pointe Lanier | 2460 Spring Road 770-535-1707 Does not accept Section 8 | 1BR $750 2BR $850 3BR Laundry facilities. Updated Sept. 21, BO | |
Spring Valley | 1858 Thompson Bridge Rd 678-779-2687 Does not accept Section 8 | Application fee: $30 | Water included in rent, W/D hookup. No US ID required. Updated 2019 |
The Retreat at McEver | 1050 Eagle Eye Road, 30504 770-531-0065 M-F, 9:00am - 5:00pm Saturdays, 10am-5pm Accepts Section 8 vouchers | Application Fee $40/adult. Credit Check and Criminal Background required, will look at felonies on a case-by-case basis. Non-aggressive breed pets allowed. Two pet limits. Call and make an appointment to see if you pre-qualify. | 1 BR-$826, 2 BR-$858, 3 BR-$978. All prices include water, sewer and trash. Laundry facilities and playground on site. Deposit based on credit (from $300 - up to one month's rent). $100 required to hold the unit (applied to deposit at move in). Updated Sept. ‘21, BO Nothing available & no waiting list |
The Peaks (previously Lenox Park) (prices went up) | 1000 Lenox Park Place Office Hours: M-F 8:30AM-5:30PM; Sat & Sun Closed Does not accept Section 8 | Application fee: $50 with $75 administrative fee. Income must be 3x monthly rent amount, must provide last 3 pay stubs with 12 months employment. Credit check (score of 570 or higher) which determines deposit amount. No previous evictions. | 1BR/1BA 2BR/2BA, 3BR/2BA $1640, $1,783 New owner purchased this a few weeks ago. Prices will probably change, & they couldn’t tell me about availability. They have three bedrooms available. Updated Sept. 22, MM |
The Villas at Lanier Aka Legacy at Lanier | 1750 Columns Dr (off Atl Hwy) (770) 532-7200 https://www.legacyatlanier.com/ Office hours: M-F, 8:30am - 5:30pm Does not accept Section 8 | Application Fee: $50, Admin: $150 Deposit: no deposit required Pest Control: $5 Amenity Fee: $5 Valet Trash: $25 Rental Criteria: 3x Rent 1 year employment verification 1 year rental history No evictions or outstanding rental balances No bankruptcies Required: credit and criminal background check | W/D hookups. Pet friendly. 1BR/1BA - 2BR/1BA - 2BR/2BA - 3BR/2BA 1 Bedroom $820 2 Bedrooms $1,030 3 Bedrooms $1,050 Pets: No aggressive breeds up to 60 lbs with a Pet Fee of $300 for first pet, $200 for second pet. $15 pet rent per pet. Updated July ‘21, MC |
Vista Ridge Apartments | 2363 North Cliff Colony Drive (770) 532-8692 Office hours, M-F, 8am-5pm Does not accept Section 8 | Application fee $50 per adult. Credit Fee $250-$750 and non refundable. Criminal Background no sex offenders, for felony how long ago was offense, what it was and if there was violence involved. | 2BR/1.5 BA $ 800-1550 2BR/2BA $ 875-1790 3BR/2BA $ 1175-2350 Rent does not include trash fee which is $30, pet fee per month is $25 with one time deposit of $300 for first pet and $200 for 2nd pet; 50 lbs max. Updated July ‘21, MC |
Transitional Housing | |||
Family Promise | Contact: Laura Sumner Day Center: 770-535-0786 3606 McEver Dr., Oakwood 30566 | Call Day Center for intake interview and program availability. Move-in can happen as quickly as 24-48 hours. Help with utilities (no funds now), food pantry,diapers,2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month | This housing resource is for homeless children and their families. (No single individuals are housed).
Updated July ‘21, JC |
Gateway Domestic Violence Center | Crisis Line/Shelter: 770-536-5860 Contact: Crisis Line | Call Crisis Line/Shelter. | Hall County Residents - Victims of physical abuse who are in need of safety - Short term housing- 30 days No cost if eligibility requirements are met. Updated July ‘21, JC |
Gainesville Baptist Mission | Mgr: Mitch Gowan 843-625-1655 669 Main Street Gainesville GA 30501 | $56.00 weekly. Doors Locked 7PM. Includes Cereal for breakfast and Hot dinner nightly. Must attend Bible Study nightly. Church Services Wednesday night & two times Sunday. | Men Only. Alcohol and drug free. No smoking. Updated July ‘21, JC |
Good News at Noon Shelter | 770-503-1366 979 Davis Street, 30501 | Nightly shelter, first come, first served. The line begins to form around 4:30 pm. Must be out before 6 am. No fee, nightly shelter. | Shelter for Men only - 14 men - Must be alcohol and drug free - Employed or seeking employment - Meals at noon and bible study on Wednesday Updated July ‘21, JC |
My Sister’s Place | Contact: 2480 MLK Drive #4 Gainesville GA 30501 Executive Director: Jennifer Bero jbero@mysistersplace.org | Call shelter for availability and to put your name on a waiting list. Amanda- Shelter Manager | Homeless Women and children only (no boys over 11 years) All residents must have or look for a job. Families can stay approximately 90 days. Must be drug and alcohol free. Valid ID required. No expense upon move in. When residents become employed they are required to put a % of salary in savings (which they will get back when they leave) and some/on a sliding scale towards rent. Residents receive needed assistance such as counseling job search, clothing and transportation Updated July ‘21, JC |
Salvation Army | Director: Sandra Rogers Contact: Rosa and Daphne Shelter: 770-531-0135 711 Dorsey Street Gainesville GA 30501 | Begin Calling at 2:30 PM to check availability; Not allowed on property prior to 4:30 PM for check-in/intake. | Single Women. Single Men and Families ID for all adults in the home, social security cards and birth certificates for all children.
Singles - first 7 days free - $50/week after that. Must be willing to seek day shift employment if unemployed and follow all other rules explained at intake. Families - $100 Deposit required for family units (will work with you if you don’t have the deposit); $50/week after that must be willing to seek day shift employment and follow all other rules explained at intake. Updated July ‘21, JC |
Sober House Living of America | Sponsored apartments @ North Cliff Colony and Vista Ridge Apts | Contact/referral by social workers, hospitals, shelters, addiction facilities: | Rent: $200/month. Six men in a shared, fully-equipped 3BR apartment. Rent goes directly to Sober House Living of America, not the apartment management. Men must have a job and provide their own toiletries and food. Van transports residents to AA meetings nightly, 7:45pm. Sober House manager lives on the property. Added, Sept ‘21, MMC & JC |
Other Housing Subsidies | |||
Gainesville Housing Authority | 770-536-1295 750 Pearl Nix Parkway, 30501 Income-based units | July 2021 update Waitlist is open! -Harrison Square, Jesse Jewel, Will St., Banks St., Johnson St., Pine St., and MLK To apply, go to our website and click on applications. Once you put in your name and age, all eligible properties will be listed. NOTE: notification is by mail. Please make sure your mailing address is updated with the GHA office at all times (call 770-536-1295) office to update. Also, if you apply when unemployed and become employed while on the waitlist, please call the office and update your application. | Deposits and rent are on a sliding scale based on income. Background check -- no drug related charges except we work with people on probation or family treatment court. No credit check. Need landlord verifications for the last 5 years required. No sex offenders. Pets allowed, $300 deposit. Residents pay for gas and electricity, water and trash included. Must have these documents for all household members: · Birth certificates · Income verification · Social security cards · Marriage/divorce documents · Meet income eligibility for extremely low, very low and low income. Updated July ‘21, MC |
Section 8 Housing Voucher | Once you receive a Section 8 voucher, you can use it as a rental “coupon” for privately-owned apartments and homes – see list above for local eligible options. | Department of Community Affairs (DCA) application assistance phone line: (888) 858-6085
| Any family that wishes to receive Housing Choice Voucher assistance must apply for admission to the program. DCA will announce the opening of the wait lists by publishing the applicable information in media outlets including but not limited to: DCA's website and social media · The newspaper of general circulation in the applicable county(ies) · Minority media newspapers, when available DCA's application assistance phone line: (888) 858-6085 Preliminary applications will only be accepted through DCA's Applicant Portal. Once the wait lists open, the portal will be available 24 hours per day until the wait lists close. The application can be completed from any computer or cell phone with Internet access (e.g. home, library, community-based organizations). If assistance is required to complete the preliminary application, resources for assistance will be listed in the wait lists opening announcement. Eligibility requirements: · Meet HUD's definition of family · Meet income limits specified by HUD · Qualify on the basis of citizenship or the eligible immigrant status · · Provide social security number information · · Sign required consent forms · · Pass screening process · · Meet income eligibility for “extra-low” or “very-low” income |
Habitat for Humanity of Hall County- Affordable Homeownership | Families living in Hall County with a need, the ability to repay, and a willingness to partner could be eligible for an affordable new home through Habitat. | The first step is to complete an online orientation at www.habitathallcounty.org/homeownership After, you print and turn in a completed application. To qualify, the applicant must have held the same job for at least 2 years. Once accepted, the program usually takes 2 years, as each homebuyer builds their own home. | -For those people between 60-80% of the area median income -Average monthly mortgage for brand new house only $650 -A home you OWN |
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Trailer Park Black Jack Realty/Marlow Trailer Park Call Darla, 770-855-0009 Don’t qualify for Section 8 because they don’t have central heating or air.
Coming soon: .
Spring 2021 Walton Harbour, 320 Tower Heights Road Tax Credit units Accepts Section 8 vouchers Income-based units Phase I; 80 units, family housing: Leasing on track March 2022, with occupancy in May 2022
Phase II: 80 units, older adult housing, 55+: This project will follow a year behind Phase I.
Note: Applications will be made through Gainesville Housing Authority,https://www.gainesvillehousing.org/
And Walton Communities, waltonharbourapartments.com. Please check websites for updates. Updated August ‘21, MC