***The Waiting
List for the Public Housing Program is currently closed.***
Frequently Asked Questions About:
Public Housing
Program
What areas are considered
public housing?
The Public Housing Program is divided in four
(4) areas which consist of Underwood Homes,
Allen Homes, MM Scott,
Oak Pointe,
Cherry Tree Crossing, Gilbert Manor,
Peabody Apartments, Hal Powell,
Ervin
Towers, Olmstead Homes, Jennings Place,
Dogwood Terrace, Barton Village (some
areas), and Overlook Apartments.
Click Here for a map of all the
developments listed above.
Can I have family stay with me
in public housing?
You can have visitors, and you are responsible
for their code of conduct. Guests will be permitted to stay on the premises for
only fourteen days.
Can I have pets in public
housing?
Yes, you can have a pet that fits within AHA regulations.
The regulations require a
$300 pet deposit and set some limits on the type and size of the pet.
I need housing immediately,
can you help me?
The Augusta Housing Authority does not provide
emergency housing. Urban Ministries of
Augusta, Equal Opportunity Authority, Interfaith Hospitality Network. Salvation Army, or Beulah Grove Resource
Center are all good places to start looking for crisis assistance. Also the
United Way of the CSRA has a 211 telephone number that can put you in contact
with help.
If my name comes to the top
of the waiting list - can I be sure I'll get housing assistance?
Once your name comes to the top of the waiting
list, AHA staff will review your information to determine eligibility.
The
Housing Authority of the City of Augusta, Georgia
Public housing was established through the U.S.
Housing Act of 1937 to provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible
low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Public
housing comes in all sizes and types, from scattered single family houses to
high-rise apartments for elderly families. There are approximately 1.3
million households living in public housing units, managed by some 3,300 HAs.
The
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
administers Federal aid to local housing agencies (HAs) that manage the
housing for low-income residents at rents they can afford. HUD furnishes
technical and professional assistance in planning, developing and managing
these developments.
