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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Macon

Macon, GA has 65 affordable and income-based rental properties with nearly 5,878 total units across the city. Of the 37 properties with available inspection scores, 19 rate as excellent and 15 as good, suggesting most residents live in well-maintained housing. None of the 41 flood-mapped properties carry a high-risk designation.

65
Properties
5,878
Total units
85/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability

Affordability in Macon, GA

Macon has a notable supply of income-based and HUD-assisted housing, with 41 properties and over 4,000 units tracked on Lease Lantern. Median rent, median income, and renter share figures are not available in our current data for this city.

Census ACS
🛡️ Safety
1,116 / 100k · 2024

Safety

According to the FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Bibb County Sheriff's Office reported a violent crime rate of 1,116 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Keep in mind that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and jurisdiction boundaries.

FBI Crime Data Explorer
🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 51 · Somewhat Walkable

Getting Around Macon

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Macon scores a 51 out of 100 (Somewhat Walkable) for walkability and a 24 out of 100 for bikeability. No Transit Score is available for this area. These scores reflect conditions near the assisted properties specifically, not the city as a whole.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools
42 schools · 6 districts

Schools

Macon is served by 42 public schools across 6 districts -- including 22 elementary, 7 middle, and 13 high schools -- according to NCES Common Core of Data. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before making a decision.

NCES Common Core of Data
📊 Cost of living

Housing Costs in Macon, GA

Macon is one of Georgia's more affordable mid-sized cities, and income-based housing programs here are designed to keep rent tied to what residents actually earn. The 41 HUD-assisted and LIHTC properties tracked on Lease Lantern represent over 4,000 units across the city.

In income-restricted housing, your rent is typically calculated as a percentage of your household's adjusted gross income, so your actual payment will depend on your earnings and family size rather than a fixed market rate. Eligibility limits and rent amounts vary by program and property.

  • Total affordable units tracked: 4,025 across 41 properties
  • Program types include: HUD-assisted rentals (such as Section 8 project-based) and LIHTC (Low-Income Housing Tax Credit) properties
  • Rent structure: Income-based programs generally cap rent at 30% of adjusted household income; LIHTC units are set at percentages of the Area Median Income (AMI)

To get exact rent figures for a specific property, check that property's detail page or contact the management office directly, as rents vary by unit size, program, and current AMI limits set by HUD for the Macon area.

BEA / BLS
🌊 Environment & risk

Environment and Flood Risk

All 41 HUD-assisted properties in Macon have been mapped for flood zone exposure. None of them fall within a high-risk flood zone, which is a reassuring baseline for renters concerned about flood-related housing disruptions.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 85/100(37 of 65 scored)
90+ (19)70–89 (15)<60 (3)No score (28)

65 properties on the map

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Your rights & resources

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Renting Affordable Housing in Macon, GA

Macon has a notable inventory of HUD-assisted and income-based rental housing, with 41 properties and over 4,000 units across the city. A closer look at property conditions, neighborhoods, and transit options can help renters make a confident choice.

Property Quality

Of the 37 scored properties, 19 rated excellent and 15 rated good, according to HUD inspection data. No properties rated fair, and 3 rated poor -- so the large majority of Macon's assisted housing stock is in strong standing.

Flood Risk

None of Macon's 41 mapped HUD-assisted properties fall in a high-risk flood zone, which is a reassuring baseline for renters concerned about weather-related risk.

Getting Around

Macon scores 51 (Somewhat Walkable) and 24 for biking, according to Walk Score. Most errands will likely require a car, so renters who rely on walking or cycling should check the location of specific properties carefully.

Schools

Macon is served by 6 school districts with 42 public schools -- including 22 elementary, 7 middle, and 13 high schools -- according to NCES Common Core of Data. Renters with children can use school locations to narrow down which properties are the best fit.

Eligibility & how to apply

Georgia income limits (2026)Georgia public housing authoritiesSection 8 waitlists in Georgia

Helpful guides

How Section 8 Vouchers WorkWhat Is Income-Based Housing?How to Apply for Affordable HousingSection 8 vs. LIHTCUnderstanding HUD Inspection ScoresHow Affordable Housing Waitlists Work
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