McDonough Housing Authority

345 Simpson Street, McDonough, GA, 30253
(770) 957-4494



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About McDonough Housing Authority

The McDonough Housing Authority (MHA) is a municipal corporation created by statute, formed in 1966. MHA is governed by a six-member Board of Commissioners who is appointed by the Mayor, including one public housing resident. MHA is funded entirely by federal sources from the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD). MHA has approximately five full-time employees and an annual operating budget of approximately $660,000, and a Capital Fund budget of around $135,000 per year.

The McDonough Housing Authority owns and operates 118 units of conventional public housing located at three sites. Lamar Point, located off Lewis Street, has 39 units — 10 one-bedroom, 10 two-bedroom, 15 three-bedroom, and 4 four-bedroom units. Hooten Street Apartments consist of 20 one-bedroom, 6 two-bedroom, and 2 three-bedroom — primarily occupied by senior residents. Weaver-Thurman Crossing, located off Church Circle, is home to 8 one-bedroom, 24 two-bedroom, 10 three-bedroom, and 9 four-bedroom units

Our apartments are all brick construction, with central heat and air conditioning. The interior of the units are fitted with Energy Star-rated appliances. Washer and dryer connections come standard at John Smith and Eastside Homes, while only the two and three bedroom units have washer hookups at John Smith. All of our housing developments are sited on grassy or wooded settings, and are in close proximity to employment centers, religious and educational institutions, and recreational and cultural amenities.


Mission Statement

The McDonough Housing Authority commits to efficiently build and maintain desirable, affordable housing for the residents of McDonough through forthright leadership, innovative partnerships, progressive technology, and expansion of new resources. We seek to improve quality of life for our employees, residents, and the community by providing employment opportunities, education, training, and ethical, professional service.

Program Summary for McDonough Housing Authority

McDonough 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. McDonough Housing Authority manages several funded programs and has a total of 60 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. McDonough Housing Authority administered a total of 50 Section 8 Vouchers. McDonough Housing Authority currently has Low-Rent as its program type. McDonough Housing Authority is located at 345 Simpson Street, McDonough, GA, 30253 and serves the city of McDonough. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact McDonough Housing Authority at, (770) 957-4494 for more information about coverage area and program availability.


Current Status Active
Size of McDonough 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 McDonough Housing Authority is currently Closed


2022 Income Limits for Henry 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 Henry 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 Henry 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 Henry 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
Hampton Housing Authority Hampton Housing Authority Hampton GA N/A N/A Open 8.54 Miles Contact
Jonesboro Housing Authoring Jonesboro Housing Authoring Jonesboro GA 1,877 32 Closed 13.03 Miles Contact
Jackson Housing Authority Jackson Housing Authority Jackson GA N/A N/A Open 13.82 Miles Contact
Griffin Housing Authority Griffin Housing Authority Griffin GA N/A N/A Open 15.04 Miles Contact
Conyers Housing Authority Conyers Housing Authority Conyers GA N/A N/A Closed 17.95 Miles Contact
Lithonia Housing Authority Lithonia Housing Authority Lithonia GA 96 75 Open 19.26 Miles Contact

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McDonough Housing Authority Program Type:
  • Low Rent Units
118
Total Subsidized Units for Rental Assistance Availability

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Henry County Quick Facts

Population: 213,869
Persons Per Household: 2.97
Housing Units in Multi-units Structure: 11.2%
Homeownership Rate: 75.0%
Housing Units: 76,792
Yearly Income Per Person: $25,299
Median Household Income: $60,781