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).

DevelopmentCityScoreProtocolInspected
PENNINGTON PLACERome100 High PerformerUPCSFeb 2023
Maple Avenue RenaissanceRome100 High PerformerNSPIRESep 2025
JOE WRIGHT VILLAGE PHASE IIRome100 High PerformerNSPIRESep 2025
Jackson Square Phase IIRockmart100 High PerformerNSPIRESep 2025
Joe Wright Village Phase IVRome100 High PerformerNSPIRESep 2025
Joe Wright Village Phase IIIRome100 High PerformerNSPIREAug 2024
VILLAGE GREENRome99 High PerformerNSPIREJun 2025
Joe Wright VillageRome97 High PerformerNSPIRESep 2025
PARK HOMESRome95 High PerformerNSPIREMar 2025
WESTVIEW HOMESRockmart93 High PerformerNSPIREApr 2025
FLOYD STREET APARTMENTSCave Spring92 High PerformerNSPIRESep 2025
JOHN GRAHAM HOMESRome92 High PerformerNSPIREOct 2024
WILLINGHAM AT DIVISIONRome91 High PerformerNSPIRESep 2025
JACKSON SQUARERockmart90 High PerformerNSPIRESep 2025
CHARLES HIGHT AT AVE BRome86 StandardNSPIRESep 2025
CHARLES HIGHT HOMERome66 StandardNSPIRESep 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.

For Renters

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 sizeMax 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 →

For Renters

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.

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.