The Athens Housing Authority manages and administers 1,255 units of public housing in our community. In addition, we are involved in a number of local affordable housing initiatives. Our experience in housing finance and construction enhances and augments housing options for all residents of Athens.

The Athens Housing Authority brings economic growth to the community in a number of ways including:

Our nearly $2 million in annual modernization and capital improvements provides jobs and economic growth in our community.

The development of the ACT I Homes program provides long-term property tax benefits to the community and increase homeownership rates.

Our annual Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) to Athens-Clarke County is nearly $95,000 per year and aids in providing services to the whole community.

In addition, the Athens Housing Authority can issue tax-exempt housing revenue bonds. Although we do not own or manage the following properties, our ability to finance tax exempt revenue bonds has aided the development of other affordable housing in the community:

the renovation of the historic Georgian Hotel in downtown Athens;

the renovation of Bethel Church Homes, a significant downtown apartment complex;

the development of Oak Hill, an apartment complex designed for working families; and,

the development of four residence halls, dining hall, and parking deck at the University of Georgia.

The Athens Housing Authority is proud to be a partner in progress for Athens-Clarke County.