Heather Highlands — Income-Restricted Housing in Franklin Springs, GA 30639
10 Ed Smith Way, Franklin Springs, GA 30639
40 units · 39 income-restricted
How to apply
- No phone is listed. Try visiting the property or asking the city housing office how to apply.
- These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.
At this building
- Opened
- 2015
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Nearby income-restricted buildings
Gaines Homes
87 Royston Homes Cir, Royston, GA 30662
2.4 mi away
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- Apply through Housing Authority of the City of Royston
- Residents waited about 3 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
Cobb Place
124 Royston Homes Cir, Royston, GA 30662
2.4 mi away
24 units · 1–2 BR
- 1 vacant unit reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
Crawford W. Long
284 Crawford W Long St, Danielsville, GA 30633
13.6 mi away
30 units · 1–3 BR
- Apply through Housing Authority of the City of Danielsville
- Residents waited about 9 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
Rents and income limits in 30639
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,000/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $40,000/yr
Income limits (2026)
Franklin County, GA area · median family income $67,500. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.
| People | Extremely low 30% | Very low 50% | Low 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $16,200 | $26,950 | $43,150 |
| 2 | $21,640 | $30,800 | $49,300 |
| 3 | $27,320 | $34,650 | $55,450 |
| 4 | $33,000 | $38,500 | $61,600 |
| 5 | $38,680 | $41,600 | $66,550 |
| 6 | $44,360 | $44,700 | $71,500 |
| 7 | $47,750 | $47,750 | $76,400 |
| 8 | $50,850 | $50,850 | $81,350 |
Section 8 vouchers: up to the 50% limit, and most go to households under 30%. Public housing: up to 80%. Tax-credit apartments: usually up to 60% of median income, between the 50% and 80% columns.
Fair market rents (2027)
HUD's estimate of rent plus utilities for a modest home. Housing authorities set Section 8 voucher limits from it.
| Size | 30639 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $780 | $784 |
| 1 bedroom | $790 | $789 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,000 | $1,032 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,200 | $1,230 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,440 | $1,490 |
Wider area = Franklin County, GA. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 6 nearby ZIPs range from $1,000 (30520) to $1,200 (30624).
Sources: HUD income limits FY2026; HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (Small Area FMR for ZIP figures). Each program and building can set its own limits — confirm with the property.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share
Project-based Section 8 is on the buildings above. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority, then find a landlord who takes it. Your share of rent is based on income — not always 30%. The calculator uses 30639's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 30639Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply to Heather Highlands?
No phone is listed for Heather Highlands. Try the city housing office or, for USDA rural properties, USDA's Multifamily Housing search. These records do not show openings.
Is Heather Highlands Section 8 housing?
Heather Highlands is listed as income-restricted housing in Franklin Springs, GA 30639 (lihtc). It is not labeled as project-based Section 8 in this file. Call to ask which programs they run.
How many units are at Heather Highlands?
Public records list 40 units at Heather Highlands in Franklin Springs, GA 30639. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.
Are there other affordable apartments near Heather Highlands?
Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 30639 and nearby ZIP codes. Open a nearby card for the address and phone. Lists still do not show vacancies.
People Also Ask
How do I get into Heather Highlands?
Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Heather Highlands in Franklin Springs, GA 30639. Public housing is through the housing authority. Bring ID and income documents when they tell you to. This site cannot submit an application for you.
How do I qualify for affordable housing in Franklin Springs, GA 30639?
Most income-restricted buildings in Franklin Springs, GA 30639 serve households at or below 50% or 80% of area median income. HUD's 2026 very low-income (50%) limit for a 1-person household is $26,950, and $38,500 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($43,150 for 1 person). Each building sets its own cap — call to confirm before you apply. Citizenship, household size, and local preferences can also apply.
What is the income limit for low-income housing in Franklin Springs, GA 30639?
For many programs in Franklin Springs, GA 30639, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $26,950 a year for 1 person and $38,500 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $43,150 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.
How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Franklin Springs, GA 30639?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Franklin Springs, GA 30639, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Franklin Springs, GA 30639 is $1,000 a month (rent plus utilities for a modest unit). Tax-credit apartments use set rents below market, not always 30% of income. Call the building for the actual rent; this site is not a vacancy or price list.
Does Heather Highlands take Section 8 vouchers?
This file does not say that Heather Highlands has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Franklin Springs, GA 30639 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call Heather Highlands.
Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 2026; HUD Public Housing Developments, Oct 2026; USDA Rural Development multifamily, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying. Report a correction. To add a different building, use the suggestion rubric.