Macon Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Bibb County, Georgia.

Waiting List
Closed: Bibb County, Georgia Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Anthony Homes, Inc Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Macon Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Davis Village Apartments, RAD Other Project Based Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Bowden Pendleton Homes, RAD Other Project Based Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Central City Apartments Other Project Based Waiting List Learn More

Closed: Bibb County, Georgia Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher rental housing assistance in Bibb County, Georgia.

The Macon Housing Authority (MHA) last accepted Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from March 27, 2023, until March 29, 2023. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to call the MHA.

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Elderly/Disabled head of household
  • Veteran's preference
  • Regular household

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the MHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the MHA public notice on March 8, 2023.

Closed: Anthony Homes, Inc Public Housing Waiting List

This waiting list is for Public Housing rental housing assistance in Macon, Georgia.

The Macon Housing Authority (MHA) last accepted Public Housing waiting list applications for Anthony Homes Apartments from October 9, 2023, until October 12, 2023.

There were three ways to apply while the waitlist was open,

  1. Print the paper application.
  2. Call MHA to request an application.
  3. Email MHA to request an application.

Once the paper application was completed, it was to be either:

  1. Mailed to the Macon Housing Authority.
  2. Email the application to MHA.
  3. Dropped off at the drop box located at MHA office.

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Working Families
  • Disabled/Elderly Families
  • Homeless Families living in a shelter.

It was not known how applicants were placed on the waiting list, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the MHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the MHA public notice on October 10, 2023.

Closed: Macon Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List

The Macon Housing Authority (MHA) last accepted Public Housing waiting list applications from April 5, 2024, until April 12, 2024. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

Please note: "Public Housing has several scattered sites within the portfolio in various neighborhoods with bedroom sizes ranging from 1-5 bedrooms."

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Working families
  • Elderly/Disabled families receiving benefits
  • Families receiving other types of income 
  • Homeless families

It was not known how applicants were placed on the waiting list, by order of preferences.

There were three ways to apply while the waitlist was open:

  1. Request an application from the MHA Public Housing page.
  2. Email MHA to request an application.
  3. Call the MHA to request an application.

Once the paper application was completed, it was to be either:

  1. Mailed to the Macon Housing Authority.
  2. Emailed to MHA.
  3. Dropped off at the MHA drop box.

For more information, visit the MHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the MHA public notice on April 9, 2024.

Closed: Davis Village Apartments, RAD Other Project Based Waiting List

This waiting list is for Other Project Based rental housing assistance in Macon, Georgia.

The Macon Housing Authority (MHA) last accepted Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) waiting list applications for Davis Village Apartments from April 16, 2024, until April 23, 2024. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

This waiting list was for the following property:

  • Davis Village Apartments 

There were four ways to apply while the waitlist was open:

  1. Print the paper application.
  2. Email Davis Village to request an application.
  3. Call the MHA to request an application.

Once the paper application was completed, it was to be either:

  1. Mailed to the Macon Housing Authority.
  2. Emailed to Davis Village
  3. Dropped off at the MHA drop box.

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Working families.
  • Elderly/Disabled families.
  • Homeless families living in a shelter.

It was not known how applicants were placed on the waiting list, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the MHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the MHA public notice on April 18, 2024.

Closed: Bowden Pendleton Homes, RAD Other Project Based Waiting List

This waiting list is for Other Project Based rental housing assistance in Macon, Georgia.

The Macon Housing Authority (MHA) last accepted Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) waiting list applications for 1, 2 and 3-Bedroom apartments at Bowden-Pendleton, Inc. (Bowden Homes and Pendleton Homes) from August 19, 2024, until August 30, 2024. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen, however it was last open in March 2024 with a 5 month gap between openings.

This waiting list was for the following properties:

  • Pendleton Homes - located in Macon, GA.
  • Bowden Homes - located in Macon, GA.

There were four ways to apply while the waitlist was open:

  1. Print the paper application.
  2. Email MHA to request an application.
  3. Call the MHA to request an application.
  4. Apply in person at Pendleton Homes.

Once the paper application was completed, it was be either:

  1. Mailed to the Macon Housing Authority.
  2. Emailed to MHA.
  3. Dropped off at the MHA drop box.

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Working families.
  • Elderly/Disabled families.
  • Homeless families living in a shelter.

It was not known how applicants were placed on the waiting list, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the MHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the MHA public notice on August 16, 2024.

Open Until Further Notice: Central City Apartments Other Project Based Waiting List

This waiting list is for Other Project Based rental housing assistance in Macon, Georgia.

The Macon Housing Authority (MHA) is accepting waiting list applications for Central City Apartments from the earliest confirmed open date of May 3, 2024, until further notice.

This waiting list is for the following property:

  • Central City Apartments - located at 122 Walnut Street, Macon, GA, 31201

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list, by order of preferences.

To apply while the waitlist is open, print the paper application.

Once the paper application has been completed, it must be either:

  1. Mailed to Central City Apartments PO Box 13387 Macon GA 31208, Attn: Central City Apartments Applications.
  2. Dropped off at the drop box at Hunt School Village Apartments, located at 990 Shurling Dr, Macon, GA 31211.

For more information, visit the MHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the MHA on May 3, 2024.

About The Agency

Macon Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 4,482 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

Monday 8:00am-5:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am-5:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am-5:00pm
Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm
Friday 8:00am-12:00pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

2015 Felton Avenue, Macon, GA

Visit Website(478) 752-5000

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How large is the Macon Housing Authority?

Macon Housing Authority serves 3,347 low-income households. The agency manages 3,646 Housing Choice Vouchers and 212 public housing units.

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

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 67 percent of households served by Macon Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 90 percent of Macon Housing Authority households.

How many Macon Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 903 households and make up 27 percent of households served by Macon Housing Authority.

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

There are 2911 female-headed renter households living in Macon Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 87% of those served by the Macon Housing Authority.

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

Black 3,213
White 100
Hispanic 33

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

There are 870 households headed by seniors served by the Macon Housing Authority. Senior households are 26% of households in Macon Housing Authority housing.

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

There are 669 persons with disabilities living in Macon Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 20% of households served by the Macon Housing Authority.

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

The Macon Housing Authority is rated as a high 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.

How often does Macon Housing Authority open new waiting lists?

Macon Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on March 27, 2023 and closed on March 29, 2023.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Macon Housing Authority

Davis Village Apartments

905 Main St, Macon, Georgia 31204

Anthony Homes

1793 Wren Avenue, Macon, Georgia 31204

2009 Vineville

2009 Vineville Ave, Macon, Georgia 31204

switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
payment Subsidized
accessibility Accessible

Tindall Senior Towers

1855 Felton Ave, Macon, Georgia 31201

switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
payment Income Based
accessibility Accessible

Hunt School Village

990 Kitchens Rd, Macon, Georgia 31211

switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
accessibility Accessible

A L MILLER VILLAGE

2241 MONTPELIER AVE, Macon, Georgia 31204

bed 1-3
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
accessibility Accessible

Tindall Fields I

1849 Tindall Avenue, Macon, Georgia 31201

switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
accessibility Accessible

Murphey Homes

900 A Street, Macon, Georgia 31206

payment Subsidized

Mcafee Towers

1212 Gray Hwy, Macon, Georgia 31211

payment Subsidized
accessibility Accessible

Pendleton Homes

3401 Houston Ave, Macon, Georgia 31206

Bobby Jones Shakespeare

3720 Maple Ct, Macon, Georgia 31204

payment Subsidized
accessibility Accessible
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