Winder Housing Authority

11 Horton Street, Winder, GA, 30680
(770) 867-7495



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About Winder Housing Authority

The Housing Authority of the City of Winder, GA (The Authority) was established in 1960, under the laws of the State of Georgia. The Authority is a quasi-governmental agency, separate and distinct from the general city or county government. Under its Conventional Public Housing program, the Authority rents units that it owns to low-income individuals, who pay 30% of their adjusted gross income towards rent.

The Authority derives the majority of its revenue from rents and federal subsidies through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The Authority uses no local tax revenue in its operation.

The Authority administers the Low Rent Public Housing Program in accordance with HUD rules and regulations. Currently, the Authority manages three-hundred twenty five (325) apartments in the counties of Barrow and Jackson. In the City of Winder, the Authority manages two-hundred eighty one (281) apartments, thirty-two (32) in Statham and twelve (12) in Braselton. There are a total of eight (8) properties managed by the Authority with a full maintenance and management team.

The Authority administers an annual budget in excess of $2 million, which includes capital outlays for comprehensive improvements. Funding sources include the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (fiscal agent for Family Connections), rental income, and limited other income. As the largest provider of affordable housing in Winder, the Authority has extensive experience in the management and renovations of residential rental property.

A number of innovative programs are currently being formulated to include a homeownership program, Section 3 development and training program, resident training program and more.

The Housing Authority of the City of Winder, GA prides itself in providing quality, affordable housing in a fair and consistent manner.


Mission Statement

To promote adequate and affordable housing, economic opportunity and a suitable living environment free from discrimination.

Program Summary for Winder Housing Authority

Winder Housing Authority is a public housing agency that helps provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Winder Housing Authority manages several funded programs and has a total of 60 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. Winder Housing Authority administered a total of 50 Section 8 Vouchers. Winder Housing Authority currently has Low-Rent as its program type. Winder Housing Authority is located at 11 Horton Street, Winder, GA, 30680 and serves the city of Winder. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact Winder Housing Authority at, (770) 867-7495 for more information about coverage area and program availability.


Current Status Active
Size of Winder Housing Authority compared nationally Large
Last Updated 04/12/2014
Total Numbers of Communities N/A
Total numbers of Administered Section 8 Voucher N/A
Total numbers of Administered Public Housing Units N/A
Waiting list for the Winder Housing Authority is currently Open


2022 Income Limits for Barrow County, GA

HUD sets Income Limits for each area based on the median family income in that area. Each Public Housing Agency (PHA) will use the Income Limit set for the jurisdiction that the PHA covers. Therefore, a family may be eligible for one PHA but not another. The number of people in a household determines the Income Limit that is set for determining the family's eligibility for the program that they are applying for. Below are the Income Limits for Barrow County, GA:

Median Income
$0
Income Limit Category
Persons in Family
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 50%
  • Very Low Income Limit
  • $28,950
  • $33,100
  • $37,250
  • $41,350
  • $44,700
  • $48,000
  • $51,300
  • $54,600
  • 30%
  • Extremely Low Income Limit
  • $17,400
  • $19,850
  • $22,350
  • $26,200
  • $30,680
  • $35,160
  • $39,640
  • $44,120
  • 80%
  • Low Income Limit
  • $46,350
  • $52,950
  • $59,550
  • $66,150
  • $71,450
  • $76,750
  • $82,050
  • $87,350

2017 Fair Market Rents for Barrow County, GA

Fair Market Rents are HUD's determination of the average rents in a particular area for each bedroom size. The FMRs are set each year based on the rental rates of unsubsidized units so that participants in HUD programs have equal access for affordable housing. Here are the Fair Market Rents for Barrow County, GA:

Efficiency One-Bedroom Two-Bedroom Three-Bedroom Four-Bedroom
$818 $858 $990 $1299 $1599



Agency Name City State Section 8 Voucher Housing Units Status Distance
Jefferson Housing Authority Jefferson Housing Authority Jefferson GA N/A N/A Open 12.1 Miles Contact
Monroe Housing Authority Monroe Housing Authority Monroe GA N/A N/A Open 12.5 Miles Contact
Loganville Housing Authority Loganville Housing Authority Loganville GA N/A N/A Open 14.12 Miles Contact
Lawrenceville Housing Authority Lawrenceville Housing Authority Lawrenceville GA N/A N/A Open 14.59 Miles Contact
Buford Housing Authority Buford Housing Authority Buford GA N/A N/A Closed 17.37 Miles Contact
Athens Housing Authority Athens Housing Authority Athens GA N/A N/A Open 19.74 Miles Contact

Housing Authority

Winder Housing Authority Program Type:
  • Low Rent Units
325
Total Subsidized Units for Rental Assistance Availability

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Barrow County Quick Facts

Population: 73,240
Persons Per Household: 2.97
Housing Units in Multi-units Structure: 6.5%
Homeownership Rate: 78.2%
Housing Units: 26,443
Yearly Income Per Person: $21,379
Median Household Income: $53,274