Housing authoritiesGANORTHWEST GA HOUSING AUTHORITY
NORTHWEST GA HOUSING AUTHORITY
NORTHWEST GA HOUSING AUTHORITY is based in Rome, Floyd County, GA and administers 1,044 Section 8 vouchers and 619 public housing units.
HUD PHA code GA285. Program type: Combined. Households served: 1,139. Occupancy: 68%. ZIP codes served: 13.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers.
| Area | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floyd County | $996 | $1,086 | $1,427 | $1,799 | $2,078 |
| Polk County | $848 | $854 | $1,121 | $1,412 | $1,486 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Apartment), effective 2024-09-20. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating (Natural Gas) | $13 | $14 | $17 | $17 | $20 |
| Heating (Electric) | $30 | $35 | $42 | $47 | $56 |
| Heating (Heat Pump) | $17 | $20 | $24 | $27 | $32 |
| Heating (Propane) | $45 | $51 | $60 | $65 | $75 |
| Air Conditioning | $12 | $15 | $20 | $25 | $31 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas) | $4 | $4 | $5 | $5 | $6 |
| Cooking (Electric) | $11 | $11 | $14 | $14 | $16 |
| Cooking (Propane) | $17 | $17 | $21 | $22 | $24 |
| Other Electric | $38 | $41 | $45 | $51 | $56 |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas) | $6 | $8 | $10 | $14 | $19 |
| Water Heating (Electric) | $12 | $21 | $29 | $46 | $64 |
| Water Heating (Propane) | $25 | $33 | $42 | $59 | $78 |
| Water (Inside City Limits) | $14 | $18 | $23 | $35 | $47 |
| Water (Outside City Limits) | $18 | $23 | $31 | $47 | $63 |
| Sewer (Inside City Limits) | $18 | $23 | $32 | $50 | $68 |
| Sewer (Outside City Limits) | $30 | $42 | $54 | $78 | $103 |
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 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 NORTHWEST GA HOUSING AUTHORITY
- NWGHA Board Meeting Agenda 8/26/26This is an agenda for a regular board meeting of the Northwest Georgia Housing Authority scheduled for August 26, 2026.
- NWGHA Special Board Meeting Agenda 8/17/26This is an agenda for a special board meeting of the Northwest Georgia Housing Authority scheduled for August 17, 2026.
- NWGHA Board Meeting Agenda 7/22/26This is an agenda for a Northwest Georgia Housing Authority board meeting scheduled for July 22, 2026.
- NWGHA Board Meeting Agenda 6/24/26This is an agenda for a Northwest Georgia Housing Authority board meeting scheduled for June 24, 2026.
- NWGHA Board Meeting Agenda 5/20/26This is an agenda for a Northwest Georgia Housing Authority board meeting scheduled for May 20, 2026.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30103 | $990 | $1,060 | $1,180 | $1,450 | $1,700 |
| 30104 | $800 | $830 | $1,070 | $1,370 | $1,490 |
| 30105 | $740 | $840 | $1,080 | $1,390 | $1,470 |
| 30124 | $880 | $1,020 | $1,260 | $1,650 | $1,660 |
| 30125 | $760 | $840 | $1,080 | $1,390 | $1,550 |
| 30145 | $910 | $970 | $1,100 | $1,340 | $1,520 |
| 30147 | $770 | $890 | $1,110 | $1,450 | $1,470 |
| 30149 | $850 | $990 | $1,220 | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| 30161 | $850 | $990 | $1,220 | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| 30165 | $850 | $990 | $1,220 | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| 30173 | $910 | $1,050 | $1,310 | $1,710 | $1,720 |
| 30701 | $740 | $850 | $1,080 | $1,390 | $1,630 |
| 30733 | $740 | $850 | $1,080 | $1,390 | $1,600 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
NORTHWEST GA HOUSING AUTHORITY
326 W 9th St NE, Rome, GA 30165
Phone: (706) 378-3940
Official website: nwgha.com
Email updates
About NORTHWEST GA HOUSING AUTHORITY
Overview
The Northwest GA Housing Authority operates 619 public housing units and administers 1,044 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 1,139 households. With an occupancy rate of 68%, the authority runs a combined program, offering both public housing and voucher assistance to residents in Floyd County, Georgia.
Scale and standing
The Northwest GA Housing Authority ranks 10th in the state of Georgia by the number of Section 8 vouchers it administers, out of 21 authorities with voucher programs. This places it among the larger providers in the state, reflecting its significant role in housing support within Floyd County and the surrounding areas.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit in the area ranges from $1,080 to $1,300, with an average of $1,170. This is below the state average of $1,346. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom is $1,300 in ZIP code 30173, while the lowest is $1,080 in ZIP code 30701.
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.