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.
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.
Applying with this agency
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Evaluating this market
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