Housing authoritiesGAHousing Authority of the City of Jonesboro
Housing Authority of the City of Jonesboro
Housing Authority of the City of Jonesboro is based in Jonesboro, Clayton County, GA and administers 1,895 Section 8 vouchers and 32 public housing units.
HUD PHA code GA228. Program type: Combined. Households served: 1,679. Occupancy: 87%. ZIP codes served: 16.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2025-10-01.
| Area | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom | 5 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30215 | $1,969 | $2,068 | $2,266 | $2,717 | $3,245 | $3,731 |
| 30228 | $1,749 | $1,826 | $2,002 | $2,398 | $2,871 | $3,301 |
| 30236 | $1,408 | $1,474 | $1,617 | $1,936 | $2,310 | $2,656 |
| 30238 | $1,617 | $1,694 | $1,859 | $2,233 | $2,662 | $3,061 |
| 30250 | $1,749 | $1,826 | $2,002 | $2,398 | $2,871 | $3,301 |
| 30260 | $1,518 | $1,584 | $1,738 | $2,079 | $2,486 | $2,858 |
| 30273 | $1,518 | $1,584 | $1,738 | $2,079 | $2,486 | $2,858 |
| 30274 | $1,408 | $1,474 | $1,617 | $1,936 | $2,310 | $2,656 |
| 30281 | $1,672 | $1,749 | $1,914 | $2,299 | $2,739 | $3,149 |
| 30288 | $1,243 | $1,309 | $1,430 | $1,716 | $2,046 | $2,352 |
| 30294 | $1,815 | $1,892 | $2,079 | $2,497 | $2,981 | $3,428 |
| 30296 | $1,694 | $1,771 | $1,947 | $2,332 | $2,783 | $3,200 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30215 | $1,730 | $1,800 | $1,960 | $2,340 | $2,770 |
| 30228 | $1,530 | $1,590 | $1,730 | $2,060 | $2,450 |
| 30236 | $1,230 | $1,290 | $1,400 | $1,670 | $1,980 |
| 30238 | $1,450 | $1,510 | $1,640 | $1,950 | $2,320 |
| 30250 | $1,530 | $1,590 | $1,730 | $2,060 | $2,450 |
| 30260 | $1,360 | $1,410 | $1,540 | $1,830 | $2,180 |
| 30273 | $1,410 | $1,470 | $1,600 | $1,910 | $2,260 |
| 30274 | $1,250 | $1,300 | $1,420 | $1,690 | $2,010 |
| 30281 | $1,400 | $1,460 | $1,590 | $1,890 | $2,250 |
| 30288 | $1,140 | $1,190 | $1,290 | $1,540 | $1,830 |
| 30294 | $1,580 | $1,640 | $1,790 | $2,130 | $2,530 |
| 30296 | $1,520 | $1,580 | $1,720 | $2,050 | $2,430 |
| 30297 | $1,140 | $1,190 | $1,290 | $1,540 | $1,830 |
| 30337 | $1,120 | $1,170 | $1,270 | $1,510 | $1,800 |
| 30349 | $1,320 | $1,380 | $1,500 | $1,790 | $2,120 |
| 30354 | $1,270 | $1,320 | $1,440 | $1,720 | $2,040 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Housing Authority of the City of Jonesboro
203 Hightower St, Jonesboro, GA 30236
Phone: (770) 478-7282
Email updates
About Housing Authority of the City of Jonesboro
Overview
The Housing Authority of the City of Jonesboro operates 32 public housing units and administers 1,895 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 1,679 households. With an occupancy rate of 87%, the authority runs a combined program, offering both public housing and voucher assistance to residents in Clayton County, Georgia.
Scale and standing
Among the 21 housing authorities in Georgia that provide Section 8 vouchers, the Housing Authority of the City of Jonesboro ranks 9th in terms of voucher size. This places it among the larger voucher providers in the state, reflecting its significant role in supporting affordable housing for local families and individuals.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,300 to $2,060, with an average of $1,620. This is notably higher than the state average of $1,346. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 30215 at $2,060, while the lowest is in ZIP code 30288 at $1,300.
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.