Housing Authority of the City of Canton
1400 Oakside Dr Apt 76, Canton, GA, 30114 · ~75 units under management
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Canton, GA (2026)
Figures shown are Fair Market Rent for the county this agency primarily serves — the agency's actual payment standard (typically 90–110% of FMR) may differ. Confirm directly with the agency. Full county data: Cherokee County
Who this agency serves
Housing Authority of the City of Canton served 78 households across 145 units (54% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 2.1 people, an average annual income of $25,465, and pays an average of $539 per month toward rent.
- Households served
- 78 of 145 units
- Avg. household income
- $25,465
- Avg. rent paid by household
- $539
- Avg. household size
- 2.1 people
- Households with children
- 36%
- Head of household 62+
- 35%
- Head of household with a disability
- 38%
Unit mix: 32% 1-bedroom, 37% 2-bedroom, 31% 3-bedroom.
Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.
Public housing inspection scores
HUD conducts physical inspections of public housing developments under the REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) program. Scores run 0–100: 90+ is High Performer, 60–89 is Standard, below 60 is Troubled. This agency administers 1 development with an average score of 69 (Standard).
| Development | City | Score | Protocol | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAKSIDE DRIVE APARTMENTS | Canton | 69 Standard | UPCS | Mar 2023 |
Source: HUD REAC Physical Inspection Scores — data reflects the most recent inspection for each development. See Understanding REAC and NSPIRE inspection scores for methodology details.
Income-restricted housing in Canton, GA
These properties were built or rehabilitated using the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and must rent a portion of units below market rate. Many, but not all, accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers — contact the property directly to confirm current availability and voucher acceptance.
FRANKLIN CROSSING
1809 AND 1813 EAGLE DRIVE, WOODSTOCK, GA, 30189-230757 income-restricted units16 1BR, 30 2BR, 11 3BRBuilt 20244% LIHTCCompliance through ~2054ABBNGTN RIDGE
470 VALLEY STREET, BALL GROUND, GA, 30107-406760 income-restricted units12 1BR, 28 2BR, 20 3BRBuilt 20214% LIHTCCompliance through ~2051- Elderly
HERITAGE AT MADISON POINTE
1561 STONEBRIDGE PARKWAY, WOODSTOCK, GA, 30189-160081 income-restricted units of 100 totalBuilt 2011Tax-exempt bondCompliance through ~2041 - Elderly
ALTA RIDGE WALK
1 ELENA WAY, WOODSTOCK, GA, 30188-78900 income-restricted units of 340 totalBuilt 2004Compliance through ~2034 - Elderly
HEARTHSTONE LANDING
100 HEARTHSTONE LANDING DR, CANTON, GA, 30114-315057 income-restricted units of 72 total36 2BR, 12 4BR+Built 2004Compliance through ~2034 - Elderly
RIVER RIDGE AT CANTON
100 RIVER RIDGE DR, CANTON, GA, 30114-70370 income-restricted units of 356 totalBuilt 2003Compliance through ~2033 - Elderly
COLUMBIA CREEK
100 SANDY CIR, WOODSTOCK, GA, 30188137 income-restricted units of 172 total95 2BR, 42 3BRBuilt 2001Compliance through ~2031 - Elderly
CANTON MILL LOFTS
550 RIVERSTONE PKWY, CANTON, GA, 30114313 income-restricted unitsBuilt 2001Compliance through ~2031 - Elderly
ALEXANDER RIDGE APARTMENTS
102 ALEXANDER DR, CANTON, GA, 30114-82610 income-restricted units of 174 total50 1BR, 70 2BR, 54 3BRBuilt 2001Compliance through ~2031 - Elderly
LAURELS AT GREENWOOD
1215 GREENWOOD DRIVE, CANTON, GA, 30114140 income-restricted units of 142 total70 2BR, 70 3BRBuilt 2001Compliance through ~2031 - Elderly
RIVERSTOCK FKA COLUMBIA CREEK
50 SANDY CIR, WOODSTOCK, GA, 30188-68840 income-restricted units of 172 totalBuilt 2001Compliance through ~2031 - Elderly
CANTERBURY RIDGE APTS
101 CANTERBUR RDG PKWY, CANTON, GA, 30114212 income-restricted unitsBuilt 1999Compliance through ~2029 HICKORY KNOLL APARTMENTS
800 OAKDALE RD, CANTON, GA, 30114143 income-restricted units of 145 total24 1BR, 91 2BR, 30 3BRBuilt 19954% LIHTCCompliance through ~2025
Source: HUD LIHTC Public-Use Database. Properties shown were placed in service within the last 35 years and may still be under compliance obligations. Verify availability, income limits, and voucher acceptance directly with each property. More on finding affordable housing →
Applying with this agency
Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact Housing Authority of the City of Canton directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.
Evaluating this market
Landlords and investors: see becoming a Section 8 landlord and how to read this market's numbers.