Housing authoritiesGAHousing Authority of the City of Waycross
Housing Authority of the City of Waycross
Housing Authority of the City of Waycross is based in Waycross, Ware County, GA and administers 365 public housing units.
HUD PHA code GA028. Program type: Low-Rent. Households served: 348. Occupancy: 96%. ZIP codes served: 8.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31501 | $770 | $770 | $1,010 | $1,200 | $1,560 |
| 31503 | $940 | $1,000 | $1,170 | $1,400 | $1,720 |
| 31550 | $800 | $810 | $1,030 | $1,310 | $1,560 |
| 31552 | $850 | $900 | $1,130 | $1,400 | $1,730 |
| 31554 | $730 | $910 | $1,030 | $1,410 | $1,670 |
| 31564 | $770 | $770 | $1,010 | $1,200 | $1,560 |
| 31624 | $1,000 | $1,010 | $1,310 | $1,570 | $1,910 |
| 31631 | $830 | $830 | $1,080 | $1,430 | $1,730 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Housing Authority of the City of Waycross
1130 Tebeau St, Waycross, GA 31501
Phone: (912) 287-2440
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About Housing Authority of the City of Waycross
Overview
The Housing Authority of the City of Waycross operates 365 public housing units and does not administer any Section 8 vouchers. It serves 348 households with an occupancy rate of 96%. The authority's program type is Low-Rent, providing affordable housing options for eligible residents.
Scale and standing
The Housing Authority of the City of Waycross ranks first among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes in Ware County. Its peer, the Housing Authority of the City of Blackshear, also does not administer Section 8 vouchers. Despite the lack of vouchers, Waycross stands out for its significant number of public housing units and high occupancy rate.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit in the area ranges from $1,010 to $1,140, with an average of $1,044. This is lower than the state average of $1,346. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is in ZIP code 31503 at $1,140, while the lowest is in ZIP code 31554 at $1,010.
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 City of BlackshearWaycross, GA
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.