South Woods Apartments — Income-Restricted Housing in Shellman, GA 39886
Shellman, GA 39886
26 units
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
- 1992
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Nearby income-restricted buildings
Southwood Apartments
2688 Calhoun St, Shellman, GA 39886
1.2 mi away
27 units · 1–2 BR
- 2 vacant units reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
J M Wooten/a Ropts Hms
303 Cheney Ave, Shellman, GA 39886
2.1 mi away
20 units · 1–3 BR
- Apply through Housing Authority of the City of Shellman
- Residents waited about 9 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
- Several buildings — call for addresses
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61 Howell Mill Rd, Cuthbert, GA 39840
10.1 mi away
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- 2 vacant units reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
Hooks Plantation
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10.2 mi away
32 units · 1–2 BR
- 1 vacant unit reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
Housing Authority of City of Dawson
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10.4 mi away
20 units · 1–2 BR
- 3 vacant units reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
Rents and income limits in 39886
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,220/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $48,800/yr
- Renters in 39886 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 55%
Income limits (2026)
Randolph County, GA area · median family income $43,600. 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 | 39886 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $930 | $772 |
| 1 bedroom | $940 | $777 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,220 | $1,017 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,470 | $1,212 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,770 | $1,468 |
Wider area = Randolph County, GA. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 4 nearby ZIPs range from $1,000 (39840) to $1,020 (39846).
Census figures for 39886 (2020–2024 average): median rent $811. Median household income $35,395. 40% of homes are rented. 55% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 34% pay half or more.
Census median rent is what renters here actually pay, including long-term leases. Fair market rent is HUD's estimate for a modest apartment available now.
Sources: HUD income limits FY2026; HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (Small Area FMR for ZIP figures); U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year 2020–2024. 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 39886's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 39886Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply to South Woods Apartments?
No phone is listed for South Woods Apartments. Try the city housing office or, for USDA rural properties, USDA's Multifamily Housing search. These records do not show openings.
Is South Woods Apartments Section 8 housing?
South Woods Apartments is listed as income-restricted housing in Shellman, GA 39886 (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 South Woods Apartments?
Public records list 26 units at South Woods Apartments in Shellman, GA 39886. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.
Are there other affordable apartments near South Woods Apartments?
Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 39886 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 South Woods Apartments?
Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at South Woods Apartments in Shellman, GA 39886. 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 Shellman, GA 39886?
Most income-restricted buildings in Shellman, GA 39886 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 Shellman, GA 39886?
For many programs in Shellman, GA 39886, 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 Shellman, GA 39886?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Shellman, GA 39886, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Shellman, GA 39886 is $1,220 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 South Woods Apartments take Section 8 vouchers?
This file does not say that South Woods Apartments has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Shellman, GA 39886 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call South Woods Apartments.
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.