Housing Authority
of Savannah
1407 Wheaton St.
P.O. Box 1179
Savannah, GA 31404
8:00-4:30 M-F
office: 912.235.5800
tddy: 800.545.1833 x 313
info@savannahpha.com
Our History >>
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.
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.
NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
On or about October 17, 2025, the City of Savannah, as delegated Responsible Entity, will authorize the Housing Authority of Savannah (“Grantee”) to submit a request to the U.S. Housing and Urban Development Department (“HUD”) for the release of Capital Funds under Section 9 of the United States Housing Act of 1937, as amended, to undertake a project known as Yamacraw Village Demolition. An Environmental Review Record (ERR) that documents the environmental determinations for this project is on file at www.savannahga.gov/YamacrawVillage, the City of Savannah Housing Services Department at 5515 Abercorn Street, Savannah, GA, 31405, and the Housing Authority of Savannah at 1407 Wheaton Street, Savannah, GA, 31404, where the record is available for review.
Written comments may be submitted by October 15, 2025, in-person at the Housing Services Department (5515 Abercorn Street); by mail to the attention of Tara Hicks, City Attorney’s Office, 2 E Bay Street, Savannah, GA 31401; or by email to thicks@savannahga.gov.
Please see full Notice as published on September 29, 2025, HERE.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
AND REQUEST FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
For the Housing Authority of Savannah
Public Housing Department to Make Proposed Changes
to the Admission and Continued Occupancy Policy (ACOP)
The Housing Authority of Savannah will hold a public hearing in accordance with the Georgia Administrative Procedures Act (O.C.G.A. §50-13-1, et seq.). The purpose of the hearing is to provide all interested persons a reasonable opportunity to review and comment on proposed revisions to the Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policies (ACOP) for public housing.
Public Hearing and Comment Notice: Proposed Revisions to Public Housing ACOP
The Housing Authority of Savannah (HAS) will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 9:50 a.m. in the Auditorium of Building B at the Neighborhood Resource Center, located at 1407 Wheaton Street, Savannah, GA 31404.
HAS will also accept written comments on the proposed changes during a 45-day public comment period, beginning Monday, September 8, 2025, and ending Thursday, October 23, 2025, at 4:30 p.m.
Written comments may be submitted in the following ways:
(If you have trouble accessing the link, please email skelly@savannapha.com) .
All written comments must be received by 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 23, 2025.
Notice of Policy Adoption
Please be advised that the Housing Authority of Savannah intends to present the revised HCV Administrative Plan policies to the Board of Commissioners for adoption at the monthly board meeting scheduled for Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 12:15 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Board Room of the Neighborhood Resource Center, Building A, located at 1407 Wheaton Street, Savannah, GA 31404.
The Housing Authority of Savannah (HAS) is updating its Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy (ACOP) to revise its local preferences for waiting lists. These changes are intended to ensure equitable access to housing and better reflect the needs of the Savannah community.
The proposed changes to the policies will be demonstrated in the following manner:
The new proposed policy modifications are indicated in blue text.
PHAs must describe the method for selecting applicant families from the waiting list, including the system of admission preferences that the PHA will use.
Local Preferences [24 CFR 960.206] PHAs are permitted to establish local preferences and to give priority to serving families that meet those criteria. HUD specifically authorizes and places restrictions on certain types of local preferences. HUD also permits the PHA to establish other local preferences, at its discretion.
Any local preferences established must be consistent with the PHA plan and the consolidated plan and must be based on local housing needs and priorities that can be documented by generally accepted data sources [24 CFR 960.206(a)].
Waiting List Preference – Public Housing Residents:
Families currently residing in public housing developments that are scheduled for demolition or disposition shall be granted a local preference on the Housing Authority program waiting lists to include the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) and Project Based Voucher (PBV) waiting list. This preference is intended to minimize displacement and ensure continuity of housing for affected residents, in accordance with HUD regulations and the Housing Authority’s relocation policies.
The Housing Authority of Savannah shall grant public housing residents of developments slated for demolition and priority placement on the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) and/or the Project Based Voucher (PBV) waiting list. When both the HCV and PBV waiting lists are open, these residents will be advanced on the list and given precedence for available vouchers ahead of other applicants.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND
REQUEST FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
For the Housing Authority of Savannah
Housing Choice Voucher Department to Make
Proposed Revisions to the
Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan
The Housing Authority of Savannah will hold a public hearing in accordance with the Georgia Administrative Procedures Act (O.C.G.A. §50-13-1, et seq.). The purpose of the hearing is to provide all interested persons a reasonable opportunity to review and comment on proposed revisions to the Administrative Plan for Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program.
Public Hearing and Comment Notice: Proposed Revisions to HCV Administrative Plan
The Housing Authority of Savannah (HAS) will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. in the Auditorium of Building B at the Neighborhood Resource Center, located at 1407 Wheaton Street, Savannah, GA 31404.
HAS will also accept written comments on the proposed changes during a 45-day public comment period, beginning Monday, September 8, 2025, and ending Thursday, October 23, 2025, at 4:30 p.m.
Written comments may be submitted in the following ways:
(If you have trouble accessing the link, please email skelly@savannapha.com) .
All written comments must be received by 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 23, 2025.
Notice of Policy Adoption
Please be advised that the Housing Authority of Savannah intends to present the revised HCV Administrative Plan policies to the Board of Commissioners for adoption at the monthly board meeting scheduled for Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 12:15 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Board Room of the Neighborhood Resource Center, Building A, located at 1407 Wheaton Street, Savannah, GA 31404.
The Housing Authority of Savannah (HAS) is updating its HCV Administrative Plan to revise its local preferences for waiting lists. These changes are intended to ensure equitable access to housing and better reflect the needs of the Savannah community.
The proposed changes to the policies will be demonstrated in the following manner:
Old policy language to be deleted shown as strikethroug.The new proposed policy modifications are indicated in blue text.
PHAs must describe the method for selecting applicant families from the waiting list, including the system of admission preferences that the PHA Housing Authority will use [24 CFR 982.202(d)]. Local Preferences [24 CFR 982.207; HCV p. 4-16]
The Housing Authority of Savannah is permitted to establish local preferences, and to give priority to serving families that meet those criteria. HUD specifically authorizes and places restrictions on certain types of local preferences. HUD also permits the Housing Authority to establish other local preferences, at its discretion.
Any local preferences established must be consistent with the housing authority’s administrative plan and the consolidated plan and must be based on local housing needs and priorities that can be documented by generally accepted data sources.
Waiting List Preference – Demolition of Public Housing Units:
Families currently residing in public housing developments that are scheduled for demolition or disposition shall be granted a local preference on the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) and Project Based Voucher (PBV) waiting lists. This preference is intended to minimize displacement and ensure continuity of housing for affected residents, in accordance with HUD regulations and the Housing Authority’s relocation policies.
The Housing Authority of Savannah shall grant public housing residents of developments slated for demolition and priority placement on the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) and/or the Project Based Voucher (PBV) waiting list. When the both the HCV and PBV waiting lists are open, these residents will be advanced on the list and given precedence for available vouchers ahead of other applicants.
Public Notice: Horace Stillwell Towers Waiting List Closing
The Housing Authority announces that the Horace Stillwell Towers waiting list for Public Housing will officially close today, September 29, 2025, at 4:30 PM. No new applications will be accepted after this time.
This action is taken in accordance with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations governing public housing admissions, as outlined in 24 CFR Part 960. The Housing Authority maintains the right to open and close waiting lists based on program capacity and demand.
We remain committed to Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity. The Housing Authority does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request to ensure equal access to housing programs.
For updates on future waiting list openings or to request assistance, please contact our office by emailing us at info@savannahpha.com or visit our website.
THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF SAVANAH
PUBLIC NOTICE OF OPENING OF THE WAITING LIST FOR
HORACE STILLWELL TOWERS
The Housing Authority of Savannah (HAS) announces the opening of the waiting list for Horace Stillwell Towers. This decision is made in accordance with the regulations set forth by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the HAS Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy (ACOP). The waiting list will open on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at 8:30 am, and will remain open until further notice. Submitting an application is solely for placement on the waiting list and does not constitute an offer for housing. Eligible individuals should complete an online pre-application at https://portals.savannahpha.com during the waiting list open application period.
Horace Stillwell Towers is located at 5100 Waters Avenue, Savannah, GA and offering one (1) bedroom units to persons 62 years & older and/or persons with disabilities.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations because of a disability, language translation,
or communication in an alternative format may call the Housing Authority of Savannah at (912) 235-5800 ext. 107, 108, or 109 during regular business hours prior to the closing of the waiting list. Persons with hearing or speech disabilities using TDD or TTY technology may call Georgia Relay Services at 711 for assistance or 1-800-545-1833, ext. 313.
The Housing Authority of Savannah, Georgia ensures Equal Housing Opportunity for all, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or familial status.
What is Rent Café?
The Rent Café is a web-based online information center that replaces the need for most calls or visits to your local site or community office by providing 24 hour electronic communications tools and services that will save you time.
Rent Café allows Housing Authority of Savannah owned community residents to pay their rent, submit maintenance requests, review the resident ledger/rents, and update contact and family information as well as process annual and interim certifications.
Rent Café allows Housing Choice Voucher participants to review their resident ledger, housing assistance payments, resident’s rent portion, and update contact and family information as well as process annual and interim certifications.
Rent Café allows Housing Choice Voucher landlords access to unit information, caseworker contact and information, unit inspections, payment options, and ledger details.
We are currently inviting residents, participants, and landlords to register to Rent Café via an email and USPS mail outreach.
Information you will need prior to registering:
A Registration code. This registration code is provided to you via the invitation letter.
A current email address. If you do not have a valid email address, you will need to create one.
How do I register/create a new account?
To create an account click here to register. Fill in the form with your contact information, making sure that all required fields marked with asterisks ( * ) are completed. You have to verify that "you are not a robot" by CAPTHA picture verification. Select all the images required and select "verify". Next, check that you have read and accept the Terms and Conditions then, click "Register".
I forgot my password. How can I recover it?
Click on the "Forgot Password?" link on the log in page and follow the instructions. A new password will be sent to the email you used to register. You can change your password by following the same steps.
I know my password but still can't log in. What can I do?
Your user account has most likely been locked as a result of too many unsuccessful log in attempts.
Public Housing residents are to contact the community management office.
HCV residents are to contact their caseworker.
OFFICES CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC TEMPORARILY
All offices of the Housing Authority of Savannah are temporarily closed to visitors.
Housing Authority of Savannah staff is currently meeting with residents, vendors and other members of the public by appointment only.
HAS staff is still working, available, and committed to meeting the needs of our residents, program participants, and partners.
Business is being conducted by telephone, email, fax and, appointments (on an-as needed basis).
PUBLIC HOUSING RESIDENTS, PLEASE MAIL YOUR RENT PAYMENTS TO:
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF SAVANNAH
P.O. BOX 2966
SAVANNAH, GA 31402
SECTION 8 INFORMATION SHOULD BE MAILED TO:
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF SAVANNAH
P.O. BOX 1179
SAVANNAH, GA 31402
Neighborhood Resource Center – Building A
Administrative Office
Office: (912) 235-5800 / Fax: (912) 233-2553
Neighborhood Resource Center – Building B
Assisted Housing Programs (Section 8) Office
Office: (912) 235-5844 / Fax: (912) 231-1580
Pickens Patterson Terrace, Single Family Homes & Horace Stillwell Towers
Office: (912) 235-5835 / Fax: (912) 235-5858
Simon Frazier Homes & SCB Kayton, LLC
Office: (912) 235-5820 / Fax: (912) 235-5077
Yamacraw Village
Office: (912) 235-5825 / Fax: (912) 232-3192
Currently, with the exception of Stillwell Towers, all Public Housing and HCV program wait lists are CLOSED at this time. Check back often as our wait lists open and close as needs arise.
Take a "click" around, and if you still have questions or comments just e-mail us at info@savannahpha.com
