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Housing Authority of the City of Valdosta

610 E Ann St, Valdosta, GA, 31601 · ~531 units under management

Fair Market Rent by unit size — Valdosta, 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.

Who this agency serves

Housing Authority of the City of Valdosta served 502 households across 531 units (95% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 2.7 people, an average annual income of $15,951, and pays an average of $330 per month toward rent.

Households served
502 of 531 units
Avg. household income
$15,951
Avg. rent paid by household
$330
Avg. household size
2.7 people
Households with children
62%
Head of household 62+
20%
Head of household with a disability
19%
Avg. wait to move in
10 months

Unit mix: 18% 1-bedroom, 35% 2-bedroom, 47% 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 4 developments with an average score of 72 (Standard).

DevelopmentCityScoreProtocolInspected
HUDSON-DOCKETT HOMESValdosta84 StandardNSPIREJan 2026
CRANFORD HOMESValdosta76 StandardNSPIREJan 2026
HUDSON-DOCKETT HOMESValdosta75 StandardNSPIREDec 2025
ORA LEE WEST HOMESValdosta51 TroubledNSPIREDec 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.

Applying with this agency

Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact Housing Authority of the City of Valdosta directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.

Evaluating this market

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