Housing Authority of the City of Washington, Section 8 / HCV PHA Profile
Housing Authority of the City of Washington administers federal Section 8 / Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance, GA, with 0 authorized HCV units (HUD Standard Performer size bracket). Contact details, payment-standard reference, and nearby PHAs to broaden your waitlist strategy.
How this PHA compares nearby
Authorized HCV units · HA vs nearby GA agencies
- HA ATLANTA Georgia
Housing Authority of the City of ATLANTA Georgia
22,186 units
- Georgia Residential Finance
Georgia Residential Finance
18,175 units
- HA County of Dekalb, GA 4,719
Housing Authority of the County of Dekalb, GA
4,719 units
- HA Augusta 4,465
Housing Authority of the City of Augusta
4,465 units
- HA Columbus, Georgia 4,132
Housing Authority of Columbus, Georgia
4,132 units
The verdict
Housing Authority of the City of Washington in GA currently reports 0 authorized Section 8 / HCV units on file with HUD, though it still runs 119 total authorized units under other HUD programs.
Housing Authority of the City of Washington is a Public Housing Authority in GA administering Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers with 0 authorized Section 8 units (Standard Performer size bracket). Contact this PHA directly to check waitlist status and request an application.
- HUD size bracket: Standard Performer
Section 8 / HCV units
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Standard Performer bracket
Total authorized units
119
All programs combined
State-rank percentile
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Among GA PHAs
2-BR standard range · GA
$905–$1,830 /mo
Median $905/mo · 2-BR
What HUD's PIH Record for Housing Authority of the City of Washington Tells You
Housing Authority of the City of Washington appears in HUD's Public and Indian Housing (PIH) Open Data set, one of 3,780 Public Housing Authorities nationwide running the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program alongside every other agency in GA. HUD currently records 0 authorized Section 8 / HCV units for this agency, though it still carries 119 total authorized units under other HUD programs. HUD's PHAS system places it in the "Standard Performer" size bracket, which shapes reporting cadence and oversight intensity.
HUD's directory categorizes it under the "Low-Rent" program type, the classification that governs which voucher streams -- regular HCV, VASH, Family Unification, Mainstream, or project-based conversions -- it is eligible to run. HUD sets the ceiling; each PHA still runs its own waitlist, admissions plan, and local preferences under the federal Section 8 rulebook, so the number above caps capacity without guaranteeing an open list today.
its main line is 7066783261. Use the nearby-PHA list below to broaden your waitlist strategy across the state. Across GA's 112 HUD FMR areas, the FY2025 2-bedroom payment standard runs $905-$1,830/month (median $905); Housing Authority of the City of Washington sets its own figure within 90-110% of HUD's Fair Market Rent for the specific area it serves, so confirm the exact number for your metro before signing anything.
Contact this PHA
- Phone
- 7066783261
- Fax
- 7066783383
- ZahranZ@wha-ga.com
- Executive Director
- SBURTON@MCDONOUGHHA.ORG · 7709574494
How to apply at Housing Authority of the City of Washington
How to apply at this PHA
Before applying, confirm whether this PHA's waitlist is currently open. Waitlist status can change without much notice, some PHAs open for as little as 72 hours at a time. Application channels typically include:
- The PHA's own website (search "Housing Authority of the City of Washington Section 8 application")
- A public notice posted at the PHA office or in the legal notices of the local newspaper
- HUD-approved housing counseling agencies in the area
- Local legal-aid and tenant-advocacy groups
See our step-by-step How to Apply for Section 8 guide for the full federal application process.
What to expect, typical waitlist
HUD does not publish current waitlist open/closed status centrally, and waitlist lengths vary sharply by local demand. In high-cost metros, waits can exceed 5–10 years and many waitlists are closed. In smaller cities and rural counties, waits of 6 months to 3 years are more typical. Some PHAs use a lottery rather than first-come-first-served. This site does not predict your individual wait time. Contact the PHA directly to confirm the current list status and whether local preferences apply to your household. Our waitlist strategy guide explains how to maximize your odds by applying to multiple PHAs.
Payment standard reference
Payment standards are set per HUD FMR area, not per agency. Across GA's 112 HUD FMR areas, the FY2025 2-bedroom payment standard ranges $905–$1,830/month (median $905). Housing Authority of the City of Washington sets its own figure within 90–110% of HUD's Fair Market Rent for the specific area it serves.
Find your exact number: look up the 2-, 1-, and 3-bedroom payment standards for your metro with the payment-standard lookup tool, then confirm the current figure with the PHA before signing a lease. See our Payment Standards vs. FMR guide.
Nearby PHAs in GA
A closed waitlist here doesn't rule out the region, applying to several nearby PHAs at once is the standard workaround. Agencies close by:
- Housing Authority of the City of ATLANTA Georgia · 22,186 units
- Georgia Residential Finance · 18,175 units
- Housing Authority of the County of Dekalb, GA · 4,719 units
- Housing Authority of the City of Augusta · 4,465 units
- Housing Authority of Columbus, Georgia · 4,132 units
Related guides
Source: HUD PIH Open Data (FY25). Last compiled April 2026. Payment-standard figures: Source: HUD USER Fair Market Rent FY2025. If any contact detail has changed, please email corrections@plainvoucher.com. See our methodology for how we compile and cross-reference this data.
⚠ Disclaimer. PlainVoucher is not affiliated with HUD or with Housing Authority of the City of Washington. Data here is compiled from HUD public sources for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for consulting the PHA directly about eligibility, waitlist status, or application procedures.