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The Housing Authority of Savannah was organized on January 10, 1938 as a public housing authority in accordance with the Georgia State Housing Authority’s Law of 1937, as established by the U.S. Housing Act of 1937. It began with a resolution adopted by the Savannah City Council on December 22, 1937. The resolution stated the need for a body to address the shortage of safe and sanitary housing in the city.

Mayor Robert M. Hitch appointed Herbert L. Kayton as Chairman and Fred Wessels, D.T. Simpson, W. Hugh Stephens and Joseph F. Griffin as Commissioners. Mr. Kayton shortly after resigned the Chairmanship, but continued to serve on the Board while Fred Wessels became Chairman.

The Board executed the first cooperation agreement with the City of Savannah on November 28, 1938. This agreement assures residents of the Housing Authority that they will receive police and fire protection, refuse collection and all services available to citizens of Savannah.

The first employee of the Authority was W. Horace Stillwell who served as Executive Director from November 30, 1938 until June 1, 1959.

A NEW BEGINNING .... The Robert Hitch Village demolition has begun. Take a look at this footage provided by SavannahNow.com

The Housing Authority of Savannah and the Revolutionary War

The Housing Authority of Savannah is working with the Coastal Heritage Society in an archaeological search to document the Revolutionary War battle which took place in Savannah, Georgia on October 9, 1779.

Residents of the second oldest neighborhood in public housing, Yamacraw Village, live in the heart of an American Revolution battlefield. Non-invasive Ground Penetrating radar will be conducted in the area of Zubly and Fahm streets in search of evidence of the battle. The work will not impact residents or disturb the ground.

The Housing Authority of Savannah is very excited about the prospect that artifacts and evidence of another fort from the Battle of Savannah might be found. We will keep you updated as the work continues.

HAS Mission >>

To effectively and efficiently address the housing needs of Savannah’s low income population while focusing on the educational, job training and economic self-sufficiency needs of the residents of public housing neighborhoods and the Housing Choice Voucher Program.

Public Housing:
Effective immediately we are unable to accept applications. All wait lists are considered closed until further notice.

The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Waiting List is currently closed.

Take a "click" around, and if you still have questions or comments just e-mail us at info@savannahpha.com

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