Gainesville Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Gainesville, Georgia.

Waiting List
Closed: Walton Summit Phase 1 Other Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Legacy at Walton Summit Senior Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Harrison Square and Scattered Sites 1 Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Midtown Villages at Butler, Collins, Melrose, Mill, Rainey, and Summit Project Based Rental Assistance Other Waiting List Learn More

Closed: Walton Summit Phase 1 Other Waiting List

The Gainesville Housing Authority (GHA) waiting list for apartments at Walton Summit Phase 1 is closed.

It is not known when this waiting list was last open, or when it will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application here.

For more information, visit the GHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the GHA on January 6, 2022.

Closed: Legacy at Walton Summit Senior Public Housing Waiting List

The Gainesville Housing Authority (GHA) 55+ Public Housing waiting list for apartments at Legacy at Walton Summit is closed.

It is not known when this waiting list was last open, or when it will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

For more information, visit the GHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the GHA on January 6, 2022.

Open Until Further Notice: Harrison Square and Scattered Sites 1 Public Housing Waiting List

The Gainesville Housing Authority (GHA) Public Housing waiting list for 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5-Bedroom apartments at Harrison Square and Scattered Sites 1 is currently open. Applications are being accepted from May 3, 2021 at 8:00 am ET, until further notice.

  • Harrison Square, is located at 815 Harrison Sq.
  • Scattered Sites 1, are located at 1120 Jesse Jewell Pkwy, 829 Will St, 638 Banks St, 628 Johnson St., 826 Pine, 925 MLK Jr. Blvd.

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application.

The maximum income limits for each household size are as follows:

  • 1 Person $42,350 | 5 Persons $65,350  
  • 2 Persons $48,400 | 6 Persons $70,200
  • 3 Persons $54,450 | 7 Persons $75,050  
  • 4 Persons $60,500 | 8 Persons $79,900

This waiting list has the following preferences:

  • Families qualifying for any of the GHA categories and are a resident of hall county and/or are being relocated due to displacement as a result of the City of Gainesville’s Code Enforcement Efforts and/or local redevelopment efforts will be given additional preference within their Category. 

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, weighed by bedroom size and order of preferences.

For more information, visit the GHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the GHA on April 15, 2021.

Open Until Further Notice: Midtown Villages at Butler, Collins, Melrose, Mill, Rainey, and Summit Project Based Rental Assistance Other Waiting List

The Gainesville Housing Authority (GHA) Project Based Rental Assistance waiting list for apartments at Midtown Villages at Butler, Collins, Melrose, Mill, Rainey, and Summit is currently open. Applications are being accepted from January 2, 2020, until further notice.

  • Midtown Villages at Butler is located at 1170 Athens Road, Gainesville, GA 30501 (22 units)
  • Midtown Villages at Collins is located at 1021 Collins Circle, Gainesville, GA 30501 (6 units)
  • Midtown Villages at Melrose is located at 854 Davis Street, Gainesville, GA.(114 apartments) 
  • Midtown Villages at Mill is located at 1155 Mill St. Gainesville, GA 30501 (28 units)
  • Midtown Villages at Rainey is located at 926 Rainey St., Gainesville, GA 30501 (12 units) 
  • Midtown Villages at Summit is located at 835 Summit Street SW, Gainesville, GA 30501 (18 units)

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application. Select the "Melrose Redevelopment" waiting list.

This waiting list has the following preferences:

  • Category 1: Working families as defined by those families whose Head of Household and/or Spouse have been working full-time (35 hours/week) for a minimum period of 9 months (documented wage earnings). Applicants whose head of household or Spouse are elderly and/or disabled will qualify for this reference and will be given additional preference for 1 bedroom units over other families. Those who have been Involuntarily Displaced due to a Federally Declared Disaster.
  • Category 2: Working Family. At least one family member (must be family head or spouse) who is employed at least 15 hours per week (9 months of documented wage earnings) or enrolled in a secondary education program full-time.
  • Category 3: The Head of Household or Married Spouse is actively participating in a family treatment court including Drug/DUI courts, and/or Juvenile Courts Recovery Program and Mental Health services. These individuals must have provided documentation demonstrating progress towards meeting goals and remaining actively involved in their Court Ordered Counseling (A referral form will be required from the courts). Veterans and veteran’s families and those who live and/or work in Hall County. Youth in foster care that have aged out and are continuing education and job training through DFCS program. Victims of Domestic Violence who have actively participating for 60 days in a residential Domestic Violence Shelter.
  • Category 4: All other eligible applicants.

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, read the GHA public notice, or visit the GHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the GHA website, as of January 8, 2020.

About The Agency

Gainesville Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 447 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher programs.

Monday 8:00am-5:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am-5:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am-5:00pm
Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm

750 Pearl Nix Parkway, Gainesville, GA

Visit Website(770) 536-1294

Section 8 Application Checklist

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How large is the Gainesville Housing Authority?

Gainesville Housing Authority serves 131 low-income households. The agency manages 0 Housing Choice Vouchers and 131 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Gainesville Housing Authority?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 74 percent of households served by Gainesville Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 93 percent of Gainesville Housing Authority households.

How many Gainesville Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 52 households and make up 40 percent of households served by Gainesville Housing Authority.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Gainesville Housing Authority?

There are 98 female-headed renter households living in Gainesville Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 75% of those served by the Gainesville Housing Authority.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Gainesville Housing Authority renters?

Black 59
Native American 1
Asian-Pacific Islander 1
White 28
Hispanic 43

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Gainesville Housing Authority?

There are 37 households headed by seniors served by the Gainesville Housing Authority. Senior households are 29% of households in Gainesville Housing Authority housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Gainesville Housing Authority housing?

There are 14 persons with disabilities living in Gainesville Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 11% of households served by the Gainesville Housing Authority.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Gainesville Housing Authority?

The Gainesville Housing Authority is rated as a standard performer by HUD.

HUD rates the performance of Public Housing Agencies. The department looks at physical condition of properties, financial condition, management operations, and use of Public Housing Capital Funds for improvements.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Gainesville Housing Authority

Walton Summit

1100 Green Hunter Lane, Gainesville, Georgia 30501

MELROSE APARTMENTS

854 Davis St, Gainesville, Georgia 30501

Melrose Homes

854 Davis St, Gainesville, Georgia 30501