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.
The Public Housing Program is divided into four (4) areas which consist of Allen Homes, MM Scott, Oak Pointe, Cherry Tree Crossing, Peabody Apartments, Hal Powell, Ervin Towers, Olmstead Homes, Jennings Place, Dogwood Terrace, Barton Village (some areas) and Overlook Apartments.
Yes, portability applies to families moving out of or into the Augusta Housing Authority’s jurisdiction within the United States and its territories. A person who receives a voucher must maintain residence within AHA jurisdiction for a minimum of one year or provide proof of residence in our jurisdiction at the time of initial application in …
The AHA jurisdiction consists of Augusta-Richmond County, and there are restrictions on where you live with a voucher – for example, the landlord must agree to be part of the program, the lease must be approved, and the unit must be inspected to ensure that it meets Housing Quality Standards set by HUD.
Vouchers do become available when a client chooses to leave the program or is terminated for not following the rules and regulations. These vouchers are then issued to the person who is next on the waiting list.
No, the Augusta Housing Authority is a separate agency. Our one connection to the city government is that the Mayor selects the members of our Board of Commissioners.
Notice will be published in the Augusta Chronicle when the waiting list(s) are open. You can watch the Applying for Assistance page for announcements as well as our Facebook and Twitter.
The waiting list is maintained by the date and time a person applies. The size unit for which the family is eligible is based on family composition.
The AHA accepts applications only from families whose head or spouse is at least 18 years of age or emancipated minors under State law.
You may contact the Housing Authority. However, the information that is provided changes constantly. There are approximately a 6 months to 5 years wait before your name reaches the top of the waiting list.