Americus Housing Authority

825 N. Mayo St., Americus, GA, 31709
(229) 924-3386



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About Americus Housing Authority

The Housing Authority of Americus was established in August, 1946. Since that time we have provided housing for low and moderate income families in Americus, Andersonville, Leslie, Plains, and the unincorporated areas of Sumter Co.


Mission Statement

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.

Program Summary for Americus Housing Authority

Americus 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. Americus Housing Authority manages several funded programs and has a total of 93 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. Americus Housing Authority administered a total of 110 Section 8 Vouchers. Americus Housing Authority currently has low rent units and Section 8 Voucher as its program type. Americus Housing Authority is located at 825 N. Mayo St., Americus, GA, 31709 and serves the city of Americus. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact Americus Housing Authority at, (229) 924-3386 for more information about coverage area and program availability.


Current Status Active
Size of Americus Housing Authority compared nationally Large
Last Updated 04/12/2014
Total Numbers of Communities 1
Total numbers of Administered Section 8 Voucher 110
Total numbers of Administered Public Housing Units 93
Waiting list for the Americus Housing Authority is currently Open


2022 Income Limits for Sumter 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 Sumter County, GA:

Median Income
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Income Limit Category
Persons in Family
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 50%
  • Very Low Income Limit
  • $19,150
  • $21,900
  • $24,650
  • $27,350
  • $29,550
  • $31,750
  • $33,950
  • $36,150
  • 30%
  • Extremely Low Income Limit
  • $12,760
  • $17,240
  • $21,720
  • $26,200
  • $29,550
  • $31,750
  • $33,950
  • $36,150
  • 80%
  • Low Income Limit
  • $30,650
  • $35,000
  • $39,400
  • $43,750
  • $47,250
  • $50,750
  • $54,250
  • $57,750

2017 Fair Market Rents for Sumter 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 Sumter County, GA:

Efficiency One-Bedroom Two-Bedroom Three-Bedroom Four-Bedroom
$526 $563 $650 $813 $896



Agency Name City State Section 8 Voucher Housing Units Status Distance
Ellaville Housing Authority Ellaville Housing Authority Ellaville GA N/A N/A Open 11.51 Miles Contact
Flint Area Consolidated Housing Authority Flint Area Consolidated Housing Authority Montezuma GA N/A N/A Open 18.23 Miles Contact
Buena Vista Housing authority Buena Vista Housing authority Buena Vista GA N/A N/A Open 23.12 Miles Contact
Vienna Housing Authority Vienna Housing Authority Vienna GA N/A N/A Open 24.44 Miles Contact
Dawson Housing Authority Dawson Housing Authority Dawson GA N/A N/A Open 25.13 Miles Contact
Cordele Housing Authority Cordele Housing Authority Cordele GA N/A N/A Open 27.13 Miles Contact

Housing Authority

Americus Housing Authority Program Type:
  • Section 8 Voucher
  • Low Rent Units
480
Total Subsidized Units for Rental Assistance Availability

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Sumter County Quick Facts

Population: 31,232
Persons Per Household: 2.63
Housing Units in Multi-units Structure: 21.4%
Homeownership Rate: 58.2%
Housing Units: 13,760
Yearly Income Per Person: $17,879
Median Household Income: $33,796