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Housing Authority of the City of Albany

Name: Housing Authority of the City of Albany
Address: 521 Pine Ave, Albany, GA, 31701, US
Telephone: 2294344500

521 Pine Ave, Albany, GA, 31701

Information verified August 18, 2026·We re-check waiting list status daily·Waitlist data synced 18 hr ago

About This Property

The Housing Authority of the City of Albany operates 455 units of public housing in Albany, Georgia. Both the public housing waitlist and Section 8 voucher waitlist are currently open for applications. The authority serves residents in Dougherty County.

Waitlist Information

Public Housing Waitlist

Open

Apply: Multiple

The Public Housing waiting list is currently accepting applications for families and senior/disabled households, with no predetermined closing date. Preferences include being displaced due to fire, disaster, or government action; participating in the 'strive to thrive' initiative; stable work history; elderly; disabled; homeless; or veteran. Applications for one, two, three, and four-bedroom units are accepted at various Public Housing sites, but Amp 4 and Amp 6 offices are not currently accepting applications.

Last verified February 6, 2026

Section 8 (HCV) Waitlist

Closed

The Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently closed due to limited federal funding for vouchers. A previous opening involved a lottery system for pre-applications, where over 100 pre-applications were randomly selected.

Last verified February 9, 2026

Waitlist data provided by section8waitlist.org

Updated August 18, 2026

Property Details

Total Units

455

Fair Market Rent - Dougherty County, GA

FMR represents the estimated amount needed to cover rent and utilities for a moderately-priced unit in this area.

Bedrooms	FMR
Studio/Efficiency	$854
1 Bedroom	$860
2 Bedroom	$997
3 Bedroom	$1,328
4 Bedroom	$1,620

Income Limits - Dougherty County, GA

Annual income limits by household size used to determine eligibility for affordable housing programs.

1 Person

Extremely Low (30%): $12,880
Very Low (50%): $19,500
Low (80%): $31,200

2 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $17,420
Very Low (50%): $22,300
Low (80%): $35,650

3 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $21,960
Very Low (50%): $25,100
Low (80%): $40,100

4 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $26,500
Very Low (50%): $27,850
Low (80%): $44,550

5 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $30,100
Very Low (50%): $30,100
Low (80%): $48,150

6 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $32,350
Very Low (50%): $32,350
Low (80%): $51,700

7 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $34,550
Very Low (50%): $34,550
Low (80%): $55,250

8 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $36,800
Very Low (50%): $36,800
Low (80%): $58,850

Household	Extremely Low (30%)	Very Low (50%)	Low (80%)
1 Person	$12,880	$19,500	$31,200
2 Persons	$17,420	$22,300	$35,650
3 Persons	$21,960	$25,100	$40,100
4 Persons	$26,500	$27,850	$44,550
5 Persons	$30,100	$30,100	$48,150
6 Persons	$32,350	$32,350	$51,700
7 Persons	$34,550	$34,550	$55,250
8 Persons	$36,800	$36,800	$58,850

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent for affordable housing in Albany, GA?+

The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for Dougherty County, GA is: $854 (Studio), $860 (1BR), $997 (2BR), $1328 (3BR), $1620 (4BR). Actual rent at subsidized properties like Housing Authority of the City of Albany is typically 30% of household income or less.

How many units does Housing Authority of the City of Albany have?+

Housing Authority of the City of Albany has a total of 455 housing units.

What are the income limits for affordable housing in Dougherty County, GA?+

For a 4-person household in Dougherty County, GA, the income limits are: Extremely Low Income (30% AMI): $26,500, Very Low Income (50% AMI): $27,850, Low Income (80% AMI): $44,550. These limits are set by HUD and updated annually.

How do I apply for housing at Housing Authority of the City of Albany?+

Housing Authority of the City of Albany is a Housing Authority property. To apply, you can start by calling 2294344500, or visiting their website, or contacting the property management office. You may need to submit an application and be placed on a waitlist. Eligibility is typically based on income, family size, and other factors.

Is there a waitlist for Housing Authority of the City of Albany?+

Public Housing waitlist is currently Open. Section 8 (HCV) waitlist is currently Closed. Waitlist status can change frequently, so check back regularly or contact the housing authority directly for the most up-to-date information.

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