Athens Housing Authority

Waiting Lists

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Open: Athens Housing Authority Public Housing

The Athens Housing Authority (AHA) waiting list for Public Housing apartments is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least April, 2016, until further notice.

If you meet the eligibility requirements, you may visit our office at 300 S. Rocksprings St. to obtain an application; or, call 706-425-5300 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday – Friday to have an application mailed; or, click here to download a pre-application and email it to us at admissions@athenshousing.org.

There are four ways to apply during the opening period:

  1. Print the application online. Select the link that says, "click here to download a pre-application," under the "Pre-Application" header.
  2. Send an email to athenshousing@athenshousing.org.
  3. Pick up an application at the AHA office, located at 300 S. Rocksprings St., Athens, GA 30606, from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm ET.
  4. Call the AHA at (706) 425-5300 to request an application by mail, from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm.

Once the pre-application has been completed, it can be either:

  1. Hand delivered to the AHA at the address above.
  2. Mailed to the AHA at the address above.
  3. Faxed to the AHA at (706) 425-5299.
  4. Scanned and emailed to the AHA at athenshousing@athenshousing.org.

This waiting list has preferences, and they can be found on the pre-application.

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

For more information, visit the AHA website.

 

 

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (706) 425-5300.

Next Steps

Learn more about what happens after the application is submitted.

Last Updated on 02/23/2024.

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About Athens Housing Authority

300 South Rocksprings Street, Athens, GA | Visit Website | (706) 425-5300

Athens Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 1,534 low and moderate income households through its Public Housing program..

Housing Authority Jurisdiction

Low-income housing managed by Athens Housing Authority is located in Clarke County, GA.

Households with a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher managed by this housing authority must rent within its jurisdiction.