Housing authoritiesGAHousing Authority of the City of Albany
Housing Authority of the City of Albany
Housing Authority of the City of Albany is based in Albany, Dougherty County, GA and administers 108 Section 8 vouchers and 347 public housing units.
HUD PHA code GA023. Program type: Combined. Households served: 334. Occupancy: 73%. ZIP codes served: 7.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31701 | $910 | $930 | $1,050 | $1,410 | $1,740 |
| 31704 | $870 | $910 | $1,020 | $1,390 | $1,680 |
| 31705 | $870 | $910 | $1,020 | $1,390 | $1,680 |
| 31707 | $1,090 | $1,110 | $1,260 | $1,690 | $2,090 |
| 31721 | $1,160 | $1,180 | $1,340 | $1,800 | $2,220 |
| 31763 | $1,170 | $1,190 | $1,350 | $1,810 | $2,240 |
| 31791 | $880 | $910 | $1,020 | $1,390 | $1,690 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Housing Authority of the City of Albany
521 Pine Ave, Albany, GA 31701
Phone: (229) 434-4500
Official website: albanyha.com
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About Housing Authority of the City of Albany
Overview
The Housing Authority of the City of Albany operates 347 public housing units and administers 108 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 334 households. The authority has an occupancy rate of 73% and operates a combined program, integrating both public housing and voucher assistance.
Scale and standing
The Housing Authority of the City of Albany ranks first among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the area. It holds the 20th position in the state by the number of Section 8 vouchers administered, out of 21 authorities with voucher programs. Its peer, the Housing Authority of the County of Lee, does not administer any Section 8 vouchers.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,020 to $1,370, with an average of $1,177. This is below the state average of $1,346. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is in ZIP code 31721 at $1,370, while the lowest is in ZIP code 31791 at $1,020.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Other housing authorities serving these ZIP codes
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area.
- Housing Authority of the County of LeeAlbany, GA
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.