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Housing Authority of Savannah
Housing Authority of Savannah is based in Savannah, Chatham County, GA and administers 3,438 Section 8 vouchers and 1,087 public housing units.
HUD PHA code GA002. Program type: Combined. Households served: 3,526. Occupancy: 80%. ZIP codes served: 15.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2025-01-01 (Savannah/Chatham County Area).
| Bedrooms | Payment standard |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,456 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,574 |
| 2 bedroom | $1,742 |
| 3 bedroom | $2,344 |
| 4 bedroom | $2,704 |
| 5 bedroom | $3,110 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) | Closed | Authority's page |
| Public housing | Closed | Authority's page |
As published on the authority's website when we last checked it. Confirm with the authority before applying.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31302 | $1,310 | $1,380 | $1,520 | $2,020 | $2,300 |
| 31322 | $1,740 | $1,810 | $1,970 | $2,560 | $2,910 |
| 31328 | $1,460 | $1,520 | $1,660 | $2,160 | $2,460 |
| 31401 | $1,770 | $1,850 | $2,010 | $2,620 | $2,970 |
| 31404 | $1,350 | $1,410 | $1,530 | $2,020 | $2,300 |
| 31405 | $1,430 | $1,490 | $1,620 | $2,110 | $2,400 |
| 31406 | $1,450 | $1,520 | $1,650 | $2,150 | $2,440 |
| 31407 | $1,810 | $1,880 | $2,050 | $2,670 | $3,030 |
| 31408 | $1,310 | $1,380 | $1,520 | $2,020 | $2,300 |
| 31409 | $1,450 | $1,520 | $1,650 | $2,140 | $2,440 |
| 31410 | $1,810 | $1,880 | $2,050 | $2,670 | $3,030 |
| 31411 | $1,620 | $1,750 | $1,940 | $2,600 | $3,000 |
| 31415 | $1,310 | $1,380 | $1,520 | $2,020 | $2,300 |
| 31419 | $1,560 | $1,630 | $1,770 | $2,300 | $2,620 |
| 31421 | $1,770 | $1,850 | $2,010 | $2,620 | $2,970 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Housing Authority of Savannah
1407 Wheaton St, Savannah, GA 31404
Phone: (912) 235-5800
Official website: savannahpha.com
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About Housing Authority of Savannah
Overview
The Housing Authority of Savannah operates 1,087 public housing units and administers 3,438 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 3,526 households. With an occupancy rate of 80%, the authority offers both public housing and voucher programs to support low-income families in Chatham County, Georgia.
Scale and standing
The Housing Authority of Savannah ranks 7th in the state of Georgia by the number of Section 8 vouchers it administers, out of 21 authorities that offer vouchers. This places it among the larger providers in the state, reflecting its significant role in housing assistance for the Savannah area.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Savannah ranges from $1,430 to $2,150, with an average of $1,763. This is notably higher than the state average of $1,346. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 31411 at $2,150, while the lowest is in ZIP code 31415 at $1,430.
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.