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Athens Housing Authority
Athens Housing Authority is based in Athens, Clarke County, GA and administers 1,534 public housing units.
HUD PHA code GA003. Program type: Low-Rent. Households served: 1,221. Occupancy: 95%. ZIP codes served: 9.
Waiting lists
Not published. We have not found a waiting list status on this authority's website. Contact the authority to ask whether its lists are open.
Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)
HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code this authority serves. Each ZIP code links to its own rent page.
| ZIP code | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30601 | $1,220 | $1,230 | $1,430 | $1,790 | $1,880 |
| 30602 | $1,050 | $1,070 | $1,230 | $1,570 | $1,650 |
| 30605 | $1,050 | $1,070 | $1,220 | $1,570 | $1,650 |
| 30606 | $1,190 | $1,190 | $1,390 | $1,740 | $1,830 |
| 30607 | $1,050 | $1,070 | $1,200 | $1,570 | $1,750 |
| 30609 | $1,050 | $1,070 | $1,220 | $1,570 | $1,650 |
| 30622 | $1,580 | $1,600 | $1,860 | $2,320 | $2,480 |
| 30646 | $1,050 | $1,070 | $1,200 | $1,570 | $1,750 |
| 30683 | $1,050 | $1,070 | $1,200 | $1,570 | $1,650 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Athens Housing Authority
300 S Rocksprings St, Athens, GA 30606
Phone: (706) 425-5400
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About Athens Housing Authority
Overview
The Athens Housing Authority manages 1,534 public housing units and does not administer any Section 8 vouchers. It serves a total of 1,221 households, with an occupancy rate of 95%. The authority operates under the Low-Rent program type, providing essential housing support within Clarke County, Georgia.
Scale and standing
The Athens Housing Authority stands out as a significant provider of public housing in Clarke County, managing a substantial number of units without any Section 8 vouchers. It serves 1,221 households, maintaining a high occupancy rate of 95%. While it does not rank among the largest authorities in the state by voucher count, its focus on public housing units makes it a crucial resource for local residents.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit in the area ranges from $1,140 to $1,960, with an average of $1,350. This is slightly above the state average of $1,346. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 30622 at $1,960, while the lowest is in ZIP code 30683 at $1,140.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.