Sylvester Housing Authority

411 N Jefferson Street, Sylvester, GA, 31791
(229) 776-7621



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About Sylvester Housing Authority

The Housing Authority of the City of Sylvester has 122 USDA Rural Development apartments and 260 Public Housing apartments which are located in Sylvester and Warwick. The Authority will assist you in determining eligibility. They have established guidelines in determining eligibility for admission to and for continued occupancy of public housing.

The Authority works with a wide range of agencies and funding sources to offer services to our residents. The goals of these programs range from protecting residents with community police patrols to increasing positive activities for youth and seniors. The Authority assists in educating residents in the areas of health and positive life-style choices and helping residents achieve self-sufficiency through adult literacy courses, life skill classes and adult and youth activities.

The Housing Authority of the City of Sylvester was organized in 1952 under the laws of the State of Georgia to provide low rent housing for qualified individuals in accordance with the rules and regulations prescribed by the Department of Housing and Urban Development and other Federal Agencies. The Housing Authority is an Equal Housing Provider.


Program Summary for Sylvester Housing Authority

Sylvester 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. Sylvester Housing Authority manages several funded programs and has a total of 60 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. Sylvester Housing Authority administered a total of 50 Section 8 Vouchers. Sylvester Housing Authority currently has Low-Rent as its program type. Sylvester Housing Authority is located at 411 N Jefferson Street, Sylvester, GA, 31791 and serves the city of Sylvester. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact Sylvester Housing Authority at, (229) 776-7621 for more information about coverage area and program availability.


Current Status Active
Size of Sylvester 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 Sylvester Housing Authority is currently Open


2022 Income Limits for Worth 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 Worth County, GA:

Median Income
$0
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 Worth 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 Worth County, GA:

Efficiency One-Bedroom Two-Bedroom Three-Bedroom Four-Bedroom
$579 $616 $752 $1009 $1043



Agency Name City State Section 8 Voucher Housing Units Status Distance
Ashburn Housing Authority Ashburn Housing Authority Ashburn GA 132 30 Open 16.31 Miles Contact
Albany Housing Authority Albany Housing Authority Albany GA 61 1,209 Open 18.99 Miles Contact
Lee County Housing Authority Lee County Housing Authority Albany GA N/A N/A Open 18.99 Miles Contact
Tifton Housing Authority Tifton Housing Authority Tifton GA N/A N/A Open 20.6 Miles Contact
Moultrie Housing Authority Moultrie Housing Authority Moultrie GA 828 511 Open 24.96 Miles Contact
Doerun Housing Authority Doerun Housing Authority Moultrie GA N/A N/A Open 24.96 Miles Contact

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Sylvester Housing Authority Program Type:
  • Low Rent Units
261
Total Subsidized Units for Rental Assistance Availability

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Worth County Quick Facts

Population: 20,940
Persons Per Household: 2.74
Housing Units in Multi-units Structure: 6.2%
Homeownership Rate: 74.1%
Housing Units: 9,143
Yearly Income Per Person: $18,551
Median Household Income: $35,792