Housing authoritiesGAHousing Authority of the City of Macon-Bibb
Housing Authority of the City of Macon-Bibb
Housing Authority of the City of Macon-Bibb is based in Macon, Bibb County, GA and administers 3,697 Section 8 vouchers and 219 public housing units.
HUD PHA code GA007. Program type: Combined. Households served: 3,520. Occupancy: 91%. ZIP codes served: 13.
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.
Latest from Housing Authority of the City of Macon-Bibb
- Special Changes for 2026 HAP paymentsThe Housing Authority of the City of Macon-Bibb announces special changes to Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) for the year 2026.
- Smoke Detector Letter - 9/29/25A notice regarding smoke detector requirements was issued by the Housing Authority of the City of Macon-Bibb on September 29, 2025.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31020 | $980 | $1,050 | $1,180 | $1,420 | $1,560 |
| 31052 | $1,020 | $1,070 | $1,200 | $1,430 | $1,580 |
| 31066 | $1,010 | $1,060 | $1,180 | $1,420 | $1,560 |
| 31201 | $1,120 | $1,170 | $1,320 | $1,570 | $1,730 |
| 31204 | $1,020 | $1,070 | $1,210 | $1,440 | $1,590 |
| 31206 | $990 | $1,050 | $1,180 | $1,420 | $1,560 |
| 31207 | $1,100 | $1,150 | $1,300 | $1,550 | $1,710 |
| 31210 | $1,470 | $1,550 | $1,740 | $2,070 | $2,290 |
| 31211 | $980 | $1,050 | $1,180 | $1,420 | $1,560 |
| 31213 | $1,130 | $1,180 | $1,330 | $1,580 | $1,750 |
| 31216 | $1,160 | $1,220 | $1,370 | $1,630 | $1,800 |
| 31217 | $980 | $1,050 | $1,180 | $1,420 | $1,560 |
| 31220 | $1,390 | $1,460 | $1,640 | $1,950 | $2,150 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Housing Authority of the City of Macon-Bibb
2015 Felton Ave, Macon, GA 31201
Phone: (478) 752-5000
Official website: maconhousing.com
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About Housing Authority of the City of Macon-Bibb
Overview
The Housing Authority of the City of Macon-Bibb manages 219 public housing units and administers 3,697 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 3,520 households. With an occupancy rate of 91%, the authority operates a combined program, providing both rental assistance and public housing options to residents in need.
Scale and standing
The Housing Authority of the City of Macon-Bibb ranks 6th in the state of Georgia by the number of Section 8 vouchers it administers, out of 21 authorities in the state. This significant voucher count underscores its role as a major provider of rental assistance in the region, alongside other large authorities like Atlanta and Savannah.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,150 to $1,690, with an average of $1,301. This is slightly below the state average of $1,346. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is in ZIP code 31210 at $1,690, while the lowest is in ZIP code 31217 at $1,150.
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.