Senior Housing in Georgia

This list comes from HUD's records of assisted multifamily properties for older adults. It covers several HUD programs, which can include Section 202 buildings and Section 8 buildings built for seniors. Unit counts are HUD-assisted units from HUD's property records, not a promise of how many apartments are open.

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Senior apartments in Albany, GA

Senior apartments in Americus, GA

Senior apartments in Athens, GA

Senior apartments in Atlanta, GA

Senior apartments in Augusta, GA

Senior apartments in Brunswick, GA

Senior apartments in Cairo, GA

Senior apartments in Carrollton, GA

Senior apartments in Cartersville, GA

Senior apartments in Cedartown, GA

Senior apartments in Columbus, GA

Senior apartments in Cuthbert, GA

Senior apartments in Dalton, GA

Senior apartments in Decatur, GA

Senior apartments in Douglasville, GA

Senior apartments in Eastman, GA

Senior apartments in Ellenwood, GA

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Senior apartments in Griffin, GA

Senior apartments in Lagrange, GA

Senior apartments in Lawrenceville, GA

Senior apartments in Lithonia, GA

Senior apartments in Macon, GA

Senior apartments in Rome, GA

Senior apartments in Sandy Springs, GA

Senior apartments in Savannah, GA

Senior apartments in Smyrna, GA

Senior apartments in Stone Mountain, GA

Senior apartments in Swainsboro, GA

Senior apartments in Tifton, GA

Senior apartments in Union City, GA

Senior apartments in Valdosta, GA

Senior apartments in Waycross, GA

Senior apartments in Waynesboro, GA

Smaller towns in Georgia

These towns each have one HUD senior apartment property in our list.

Income limits for senior housing in Georgia

HUD sets income limits by area. In fiscal year 2026, for a 1-person household it ranges from $26,950 to $41,250, and for a 2-person household it ranges from $30,800 to $47,150 across Georgia's counties. These are HUD FY2026 very low income (50% AMI) limits, which HUD-assisted properties use to decide who can rent. They are not a Medicaid or SNAP limit, and each building applies its own rules, so ask the office.

The largest metro areas in Georgia and their HUD FY2026 very low income (50% AMI) limits:

Rural senior housing options in Georgia

USDA Rural Development lists 392 Section 515 rural rental properties in Georgia. Towns with these properties include Cordele, Bainbridge, Lake Park, Waynesboro, Calhoun. Section 515 housing serves low-income renters in rural areas, including many older adults and people with disabilities, so ask each office who it serves. Search USDA's Section 515 property list.

Who to call in Georgia

• State housing finance agency: Georgia Department of Community Affairs
• State unit on aging: Georgia Division of Aging Services
• Public housing agencies: Georgia has 178 public housing agencies in HUD's contact data. The largest are Atlanta Housing; Georgia Department of Community Affairs; Augusta Housing Authority.

What is different in Georgia

In Georgia, the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) is the voucher office for most of the state. It runs the Housing Choice Voucher program in 149 of Georgia's 159 counties. The other 10 counties are served by their local housing authorities. DCA's tenant voucher waiting lists are closed right now, so check its waiting list page before you try to apply. DCA does not charge application fees. Be wary of any website that asks you to pay one.

To hunt for an apartment, use GeorgiaHousingSearch.org. It is free, open online 24 hours a day, and has a toll-free, bilingual call center at 1-877-428-8844, Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm Eastern. DCA also posts a map of tax credit apartments that shows the unit count and type of tenancy at each one. If you live in a DCA program property and see a problem, you can send a resident concern to DCA online.

Georgia homeowners can get tax breaks starting at age 62. The state offers a school tax exemption at 62 and a $4,000 county tax exemption at 65, each with an income test, and county exemptions are often larger. Several counties also freeze your home's value at a base year. Apply with your county tax commissioner by April 1, or within the 45 days you have to appeal your assessment notice. If a parent is away from home for health reasons, they will not be denied the homestead exemption. A family member or friend can let the tax office know.

Sources for this section

• Housing Choice Voucher | Georgia Department of Community Affairs. Read October 30, 2026.
• Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List | Georgia DCA. Read October 30, 2026.
• Current and Prospective Residents | Georgia DCA. Read October 30, 2026.
• Property Tax Homestead Exemptions | Georgia Department of Revenue. Read October 30, 2026.

Common questions about senior housing in Georgia

How many HUD senior apartment properties are in Georgia?

Georgia has 189 HUD senior apartment properties in our list, and HUD's records show 16,694 HUD-assisted units across them. The cities with the most are Atlanta (31), Macon (12), Savannah (11), Decatur (7), Augusta (6).

What is the income limit for HUD senior housing in Georgia?

In fiscal year 2026, for a 1-person household it ranges from $26,950 to $41,250, and for a 2-person household it ranges from $30,800 to $47,150 across Georgia's counties. These are HUD FY2026 very low income (50% AMI) limits. They are not a Medicaid or SNAP limit, and each property sets its own application rules.

Who do I contact about senior housing in Georgia?

Start with the property you are interested in, then the state housing finance agency (Georgia Department of Community Affairs), the state unit on aging (Georgia Division of Aging Services) or one of the 178 public housing agencies in HUD's contact data. Contact links for each are listed on this page.

Related help in Georgia

• Section 8 eligibility calculator →
• LIHEAP energy help calculator →
• Area Agency on Aging locator →
• All senior housing calculators →

Senior housing in other states

• Senior housing in California
• Senior housing in Florida
• Senior housing in Illinois
• Senior housing in Michigan
• Senior housing in New York
• Senior housing in North Carolina
• Senior housing in Ohio
• Senior housing in Pennsylvania
• Senior housing in Texas

Next steps

1. Choose two or three buildings from the lists above and call each office to ask whether its waiting list is open.
2. Gather photo ID, Social Security numbers and proof of income, using our step-by-step guide to applying for senior housing.
3. Keep your calls, documents and waitlist dates together with the senior housing application kit.

Data sources: HUD multifamily assisted properties (read October 30, 2026); HUD User FY2026 income limits (read October 30, 2026); USDA Section 515 property list (read October 30, 2026); HUD public housing agency contacts (read October 30, 2026). Unit counts come from HUD property records, which can include more than one contract, so they show HUD-assisted units and not the exact size of a building. Call a property to confirm details before you visit.