Southeast Georgia Consolidated Housing Author
Saint Marys, Georgia
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About Southeast Georgia Consolidated Housing Author
Southeast Georgia Consolidated Housing Author (HUD agency code GA282) is the public housing agency serving Saint Marys, Camden County, Georgia. It administers 164 public housing units.
Section 8 Waitlist tracks 5 waiting lists at this agency, covering HCV, Public Housing, Mainstream, PBV, RAD. As of Jul 19, 2026, 2 are open and 3 are closed.
Income eligibility is set by HUD for the Camden County, GA area. A four-person household qualifies as Very Low Income at or below $43,300 per year, and as Low Income at or below $69,300 (HUD FY2025 limits). Most waiting lists at this agency apply the Very Low Income threshold.
Section 8 Waitlist has recorded 7 status changes at this agency, most recently on Jun 4, 2026.
Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
The HCV waitlist is currently open, last verified on June 4, 2026. Applications are accepted online, in-person, or by mail, with eligibility generally based on income, family size, and other factors.
Public Housing Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
In-person
Additional Notes
Applications for families and senior/disabled individuals are accepted in-person at 301 Lawnwood Ave, Kingsland, GA 31548, on Mondays and Wednesdays, 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. Qualified applicants are placed by the date and time the application is received; no specific preferences are stated, and required documents include birth certificates, social security cards, photo IDs for all adult household members, and proof of all income.
Other Programs
3 programsThese programs are administered by this housing authority but do not have active waitlist openings at this time. Statuses are verified nightly and subscribers will be notified when changes are detected.
Mainstream Vouchers provide rental assistance for non-elderly persons with disabilities, but no active waitlist information is currently available.
Project-Based Vouchers involve landlords partnering with the housing authority to reserve units; no active waitlist information is currently available.
The Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program converts Public Housing units to project-based assistance; no active waitlist information is currently available.
Status History
Official Application
Contact Southeast Georgia Consolidated Housing Author directly to request an application. Applications are always free — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
Contact the housing authority directly for application information.
WARNING: DO NOT PAY ANYONE TO APPLY FOR HOUSING
Contact Information
Important Notices
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Waiting lists can close without notice once a specific number of applications is reached.
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Ensure your contact information is always up to date with the PHA to avoid being removed from the list.
How to Apply at Southeast Georgia Consolidated Housing Author
Check Current Status
Southeast Georgia Consolidated Housing Author currently has 2 open waiting lists (Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), Public Housing). Application windows can close with little notice, so apply as soon as possible.
Gather Required Documents
For Section 8 voucher programs at Southeast Georgia Consolidated Housing Author, you will typically need: government-issued photo ID for all adult household members, Social Security cards for all members, birth certificates for minors, proof of income (pay stubs, tax returns, benefit letters), and proof of current address. For a family of four, income must be below $43,300/year to qualify in this area. Having these ready before the waitlist opens can make the difference between getting on the list and missing the window.
Submit Your Application
Contact Southeast Georgia Consolidated Housing Author directly at to request an application. Applications are always free — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
After You Apply
Once accepted onto the waiting list at Southeast Georgia Consolidated Housing Author, keep your contact information updated. Most housing authorities will remove applicants who cannot be reached. Southeast Georgia Consolidated Housing Author manages approximately 164 assisted housing units, and wait times depend on turnover and demand in Saint Marys. You will be notified when your name reaches the top of the list for eligibility verification.
Programs at Southeast Georgia Consolidated Housing Author
HCV Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) open
The Housing Choice Voucher program at Southeast Georgia Consolidated Housing Author provides rental assistance that allows you to choose any privately-owned rental unit that meets program requirements. You pay approximately 30% of your adjusted monthly income toward rent, and the voucher covers the remainder up to the Fair Market Rent for Saint Marys. Vouchers are portable — you can take them with you if you move to a different city or state.
Public Housing Public Housing open
Public Housing units at Southeast Georgia Consolidated Housing Author are owned and operated directly by the housing authority. Rent is set at 30% of your adjusted monthly income. Southeast Georgia Consolidated Housing Author manages approximately 164 Public Housing units in Saint Marys. You may request a transfer to other Public Housing developments but cannot use this benefit at private rental properties.
Mainstream Mainstream Voucher closed
Mainstream Vouchers at Southeast Georgia Consolidated Housing Author are specifically designated for non-elderly individuals with disabilities. These vouchers work like standard HCVs but are reserved for this population and often have separate, shorter waitlists.
PBV Project-Based Voucher (PBV) closed
Project-Based Vouchers at Southeast Georgia Consolidated Housing Author are attached to specific apartment complexes or units in Saint Marys. Unlike the standard Housing Choice Voucher, PBV assistance stays with the property — not with you. However, after one year of occupancy, you may request a standard portable voucher. PBV waitlists often move faster because fewer applicants know about them.
RAD Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) closed
The Rental Assistance Demonstration program at Southeast Georgia Consolidated Housing Author converts Public Housing units to project-based assistance with long-term contracts. RAD units in Saint Marys maintain the same resident protections as Public Housing while enabling capital improvements to the properties.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Southeast Georgia Consolidated Housing Author Income Limits
Income limits for programs at the Southeast Georgia Consolidated Housing Author are based on the Area Median Income (AMI) for Camden County, GA. For a household of four, the current limit for Section 8 eligibility (Very Low Income) is $43,300. Limits are set annually by HUD and vary by household size.
| Household Size | Extremely Low 30% AMI |
Very Low 50% AMI |
Low Income 80% AMI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Person | $18,200 | $30,350 | $48,550 |
| 2 Persons | $21,150 | $34,650 | $55,450 |
| 3 Persons | $26,650 | $39,000 | $62,400 |
| 4 Persons | $32,150 | $43,300 | $69,300 |
| 5 Persons | $37,650 | $46,800 | $74,850 |
| 6 Persons | $43,150 | $50,250 | $80,400 |
| 7 Persons | $48,650 | $53,700 | $85,950 |
| 8 Persons | $54,150 | $57,200 | $91,500 |
What do these income limits mean?
Extremely Low Income (30% AMI) — Households earning at or below 30% of the Area Median Income. This is the threshold for the lowest-income tier of assistance. Many housing authorities give preference to applicants at this level.
Very Low Income (50% AMI) — The standard eligibility threshold for Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and most Public Housing programs. Your household income must be at or below this limit to qualify.
Low Income (80% AMI) — Some programs, including Project-Based Vouchers and certain local initiatives, use this higher threshold. Check with this housing authority for specific program requirements.
Nearby Housing Authorities
Applying to multiple housing authorities increases your chances of receiving assistance. These PHAs are closest to Southeast Georgia Consolidated Housing Author — including across state lines.