NORTHWEST GA HOUSING AUTHORITY
326 W 9th St NE, Rome, GA, 30165 · ~1,662 units under management
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Rome, 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: Floyd County
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 16 developments with an average score of 94 (High Performer).
| Development | City | Score | Protocol | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PENNINGTON PLACE | Rome | 100 High Performer | UPCS | Feb 2023 |
| Maple Avenue Renaissance | Rome | 100 High Performer | NSPIRE | Sep 2025 |
| JOE WRIGHT VILLAGE PHASE II | Rome | 100 High Performer | NSPIRE | Sep 2025 |
| Jackson Square Phase II | Rockmart | 100 High Performer | NSPIRE | Sep 2025 |
| Joe Wright Village Phase IV | Rome | 100 High Performer | NSPIRE | Sep 2025 |
| Joe Wright Village Phase III | Rome | 100 High Performer | NSPIRE | Aug 2024 |
| VILLAGE GREEN | Rome | 99 High Performer | NSPIRE | Jun 2025 |
| Joe Wright Village | Rome | 97 High Performer | NSPIRE | Sep 2025 |
| PARK HOMES | Rome | 95 High Performer | NSPIRE | Mar 2025 |
| WESTVIEW HOMES | Rockmart | 93 High Performer | NSPIRE | Apr 2025 |
| FLOYD STREET APARTMENTS | Cave Spring | 92 High Performer | NSPIRE | Sep 2025 |
| JOHN GRAHAM HOMES | Rome | 92 High Performer | NSPIRE | Oct 2024 |
| WILLINGHAM AT DIVISION | Rome | 91 High Performer | NSPIRE | Sep 2025 |
| JACKSON SQUARE | Rockmart | 90 High Performer | NSPIRE | Sep 2025 |
| CHARLES HIGHT AT AVE B | Rome | 86 Standard | NSPIRE | Sep 2025 |
| CHARLES HIGHT HOME | Rome | 66 Standard | NSPIRE | Sep 2025 |
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.
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher through NORTHWEST GA HOUSING AUTHORITY, your household's gross annual income generally must be at or below the limits below (50% of area median income, as set by HUD). Most agencies are required to prioritize applicants at or below 30% AMI (the Extremely Low Income limit) for at least 75% of new vouchers.
| Household size | Max gross annual income |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $30,300 |
| 2 people | $34,600 |
| 3 people | $38,950 |
| 4 people | $43,250 |
| 5 people | $46,750 |
| 6 people | $50,200 |
| 7 people | $53,650 |
| 8 people | $57,100 |
Source: HUD Income Limits, 2026. Meeting the income limit does not guarantee a voucher — waiting lists, local preferences, and funding levels vary. Contact NORTHWEST GA HOUSING AUTHORITY directly for current availability. Learn more about eligibility →
Income-restricted housing in Rome, 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.
SPARROW POINTE
1301 MARTHA BERRY BLVD, ROME, GA, 30165-161550 income-restricted units10 1BR, 40 2BRBuilt 20244% LIHTCCompliance through ~2054SOUTH MEADOWS APARTMENTS
12 POLLOCK STREET, ROME, GA, 30161-000080 income-restricted units20 1BR, 40 2BR, 20 3BRBuilt 20234% LIHTCCompliance through ~2053SPRING GROVE APARTMENTS
66 LYONS DRIVE, ROME, GA, 30165-199780 income-restricted units20 1BR, 52 2BR, 8 3BRBuilt 20239% LIHTCCompliance through ~2053ALTOVIEW TERRACE
410 EAST 14TH STREET, ROME, GA, 30161-000066 income-restricted units1 2BRBuilt 20224% LIHTCCompliance through ~2052- 100 income-restricted unitsBuilt 20214% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2051
- 100 income-restricted units4 1BR, 44 2BR, 44 3BR, 8 4BR+Built 20214% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2051
THREE RIVERS GARDEN
22 TAMASSEE LN., ROME, GA, 30165119 income-restricted units15 1BR, 60 2BR, 30 3BRBuilt 20189% LIHTCCompliance through ~2048- Elderly
SOUTH ROME APARTMENTS
2 ETOWAH TER SW, ROME, GA, 30161-29560 income-restricted units of 84 totalBuilt 2017Compliance through ~2047 - Elderly
HIGHLAND ESTATES
161 WOODROW WILSON WAY NW, ROME, GA, 301650 income-restricted units of 84 totalBuilt 2016Compliance through ~2046 - Elderly
WILLINGHAM VILLAGE
1 BROOKWOOD AVE NW, ROME, GA, 30165-23190 income-restricted units of 96 totalBuilt 2015Compliance through ~2045 - Elderly
ETOWAH TERRACE SENIOR RESIDENCES
1 ETOWAH TER SW, ROME, GA, 3016177 income-restricted unitsBuilt 2012Compliance through ~2042 - Elderly
CALLIER FOREST APARTMENTS
131 DODD BLVD SE, ROME, GA, 30161-6686130 income-restricted units26 1BR, 80 2BR, 24 3BRBuilt 2004Compliance through ~2034 - Elderly
ASHLAND PARK APARTMENTS
10 ASHLAND PARK BLVD NE, ROME, GA, 30161-86910 income-restricted units of 184 totalBuilt 2004Compliance through ~2034 - Elderly
SPRING HAVEN APARTMENTS
7 PERRY FARM RD SW, CAVE SPRING, GA, 30124-303024 income-restricted unitsBuilt 2001Compliance through ~2031 - Elderly
RIVERWOOD PARK APARTMENTS
525 W 13TH ST NE, ROME, GA, 30165-2698100 income-restricted units40 2BR, 40 3BR, 20 4BR+Built 1998Compliance through ~2028 - Elderly
WINDRIDGE APARTMENTS
2522 CALLIER SPRINGS RD SE, ROME, GA, 3016188 income-restricted units14 1BR, 37 2BR, 37 3BRBuilt 19984% LIHTCCompliance through ~2028 - Elderly
GREYSTONE
90 E 2ND AVE, ROME, GA, 30161-318368 income-restricted units of 71 totalBuilt 1994Compliance through ~2024
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 NORTHWEST GA HOUSING AUTHORITY 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.