Housing Authority
of Savannah
1407 Wheaton St.
P.O. Box 1179
Savannah, GA 31404
8:00-4:30 M-F
office: 912.235.5800
tddy: 800.545.1833 x 313
info@savannahpha.com
Our History >>
The Housing Authority of Savannah was organized on January 10, 1938 as a public housing authority in accordance with the Georgia State Housing Authority’s Law of 1937, as established by the U.S. Housing Act of 1937. It began with a resolution adopted by the Savannah City Council on December 22, 1937. The resolution stated the need for a body to address the shortage of safe and sanitary housing in the city.
Mayor Robert M. Hitch appointed Herbert L. Kayton as Chairman and Fred Wessels, D.T. Simpson, W. Hugh Stephens and Joseph F. Griffin as Commissioners. Mr. Kayton shortly after resigned the Chairmanship, but continued to serve on the Board while Fred Wessels became Chairman.
The Board executed the first cooperation agreement with the City of Savannah on November 28, 1938. This agreement assures residents of the Housing Authority that they will receive police and fire protection, refuse collection and all services available to citizens of Savannah.
The first employee of the Authority was W. Horace Stillwell who served as Executive Director from November 30, 1938 until June 1, 1959.
HAS Mission >>
To effectively and efficiently address the housing needs of Savannah’s low income population while focusing on the educational, job training and economic self-sufficiency needs of the residents of public housing neighborhoods and the Housing Choice Voucher Program.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
AND REQUEST FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
For the Housing Authority of Savannah
Public Housing Department to Make Proposed Changes
to the Admission and Continued Occupancy Policy (ACOP)
The Housing Authority of Savannah will hold a public hearing in accordance with the Georgia Administrative Procedures Act (O.C.G.A. §50-13-1, et seq.). The purpose of the hearing is to provide all interested persons a reasonable opportunity to review and comment on proposed revisions to the Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policies (ACOP) for public housing.
Public Hearing and Comment Notice: Proposed Revisions to Public Housing ACOP
The Housing Authority of Savannah (HAS) will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 9:50 a.m. in the Auditorium of Building B at the Neighborhood Resource Center, located at 1407 Wheaton Street, Savannah, GA 31404.
The Housing Authority will also accept written comments on the proposed changes during a 45-day public comment period, beginning Monday, May 19, 2025, and ending Thursday, July 3, 2025, at 4:30 p.m.
A draft of the revised policies will be available on the HAS website throughout the 45-day comment period and can be accessed by clicking here: ACOP Proposed Policy Modifications. Alternatively, you may obtain a copy of the revisions by visiting the Housing Authority at our Wheaton Street location.
Written comments may be submitted in the following ways:
(If you have trouble accessing the link, please email skelly@savannapha.com ).
All written comments must be received by 4:30 p.m. on Thursday July 3, 2025.
Notice of Policy Adoption
Please be advised that the Housing Authority of Savannah intends to present the revised ACOP to the Board of Commissioners for adoption at the monthly board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at 12:15 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Board Room of the Neighborhood Resource Center, Building A, located at 1407 Wheaton Street, Savannah, GA 31404.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND
REQUEST FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
For the Housing Authority of Savannah
Housing Choice Voucher Department to Make
Proposed Revisions to the
Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan
The Housing Authority of Savannah will hold a public hearing in accordance with the Georgia Administrative Procedures Act (O.C.G.A. §50-13-1, et seq.). The purpose of the hearing is to provide all interested persons a reasonable opportunity to review and comment on proposed revisions to the Administrative Plan for Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program.
Public Hearing and Comment Notice: Proposed Revisions to HCV Administrative Plan
The Housing Authority of Savannah (HAS) will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. in the Auditorium of Building B at the Neighborhood Resource Center, located at 1407 Wheaton Street, Savannah, GA 31404.
A draft of the revised policies will be available on the HAS website throughout the 45-day comment period and can be accessed by clicking here: HCV Admin Plan Proposed Policy Modifications. Alternatively, you may obtain a copy of the revisions by visiting the Housing Authority at our Wheaton Street location.
HAS will also accept written comments on the proposed changes during a 45-day public comment period, beginning Monday, May 19, 2025, and ending Thursday, July 3, 2025, at 4:30 p.m.
Written comments may be submitted in the following ways:
(If you have trouble accessing the link, please email skelly@savannapha.com) .
All written comments must be received by 4:30 p.m. on Thursday July 3, 2025.
Notice of Policy Adoption
Please be advised that the Housing Authority of Savannah intends to present the revised HCV Administrative Plan policies to the Board of Commissioners for adoption at the monthly board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at 12:15 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Board Room of the Neighborhood Resource Center, Building A, located at 1407 Wheaton Street, Savannah, GA 31404.
THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF SAVANAH
PUBLIC NOTICE OF OPENING OF THE WAITING LIST FOR
HORACE STILLWELL TOWERS
The Housing Authority of Savannah (HAS) announces the opening of the waiting list for Horace Stillwell Towers. This decision is made in accordance with the regulations set forth by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the HAS Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy (ACOP). The waiting list will open on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at 8:30 am, and will remain open until further notice. Submitting an application is solely for placement on the waiting list and does not constitute an offer for housing. Eligible individuals should complete an online pre-application at https://portals.savannahpha.com during the waiting list open application period.
Horace Stillwell Towers is located at 5100 Waters Avenue, Savannah, GA and offering one (1) bedroom units to persons 62 years & older and/or persons with disabilities.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations because of a disability, language translation,
or communication in an alternative format may call the Housing Authority of Savannah at (912) 235-5800 ext. 107, 108, or 109 during regular business hours prior to the closing of the waiting list. Persons with hearing or speech disabilities using TDD or TTY technology may call Georgia Relay Services at 711 for assistance or 1-800-545-1833, ext. 313.
The Housing Authority of Savannah, Georgia ensures Equal Housing Opportunity for all, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or familial status.
What is Rent Café?
The Rent Café is a web-based online information center that replaces the need for most calls or visits to your local site or community office by providing 24 hour electronic communications tools and services that will save you time.
Rent Café allows Housing Authority of Savannah owned community residents to pay their rent, submit maintenance requests, review the resident ledger/rents, and update contact and family information as well as process annual and interim certifications.
Rent Café allows Housing Choice Voucher participants to review their resident ledger, housing assistance payments, resident’s rent portion, and update contact and family information as well as process annual and interim certifications.
Rent Café allows Housing Choice Voucher landlords access to unit information, caseworker contact and information, unit inspections, payment options, and ledger details.
We are currently inviting residents, participants, and landlords to register to Rent Café via an email and USPS mail outreach.
Information you will need prior to registering:
A Registration code. This registration code is provided to you via the invitation letter.
A current email address. If you do not have a valid email address, you will need to create one.
How do I register/create a new account?
To create an account click here to register. Fill in the form with your contact information, making sure that all required fields marked with asterisks ( * ) are completed. You have to verify that "you are not a robot" by CAPTHA picture verification. Select all the images required and select "verify". Next, check that you have read and accept the Terms and Conditions then, click "Register".
I forgot my password. How can I recover it?
Click on the "Forgot Password?" link on the log in page and follow the instructions. A new password will be sent to the email you used to register. You can change your password by following the same steps.
I know my password but still can't log in. What can I do?
Your user account has most likely been locked as a result of too many unsuccessful log in attempts.
Public Housing residents are to contact the community management office.
HCV residents are to contact their caseworker.
Between October 5 and November 5, 2020, and also on February 23,2022, the Housing Authority of Savannah conducted several meetings with residents of Yamacraw Village to discuss the Authority's plans to redevelop the property, and to go over the Demolition application. A two-week comment period followed the residents meetings. Several questions were asked by residents and answered by the Authority, as presented by this document: Final Q&A.
The Demolition Application has not yet been submitted to HUD since it awaits completion of a prolonged Historic Review.
OFFICES CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC TEMPORARILY
All offices of the Housing Authority of Savannah are temporarily closed to visitors.
Housing Authority of Savannah staff is currently meeting with residents, vendors and other members of the public by appointment only.
HAS staff is still working, available, and committed to meeting the needs of our residents, program participants, and partners.
Business is being conducted by telephone, email, fax and, appointments (on an-as needed basis).
PUBLIC HOUSING RESIDENTS, PLEASE MAIL YOUR RENT PAYMENTS TO:
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF SAVANNAH
P.O. BOX 2966
SAVANNAH, GA 31402
SECTION 8 INFORMATION SHOULD BE MAILED TO:
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF SAVANNAH
P.O. BOX 1179
SAVANNAH, GA 31402
Neighborhood Resource Center – Building A
Administrative Office
Office: (912) 235-5800 / Fax: (912) 233-2553
Neighborhood Resource Center – Building B
Assisted Housing Programs (Section 8) Office
Office: (912) 235-5844 / Fax: (912) 231-1580
Pickens Patterson Terrace, Single Family Homes & Horace Stillwell Towers
Office: (912) 235-5835 / Fax: (912) 235-5858
Simon Frazier Homes & SCB Kayton, LLC
Office: (912) 235-5820 / Fax: (912) 235-5077
Yamacraw Village
Office: (912) 235-5825 / Fax: (912) 232-3192
Currently, with the exception of Stillwell Towers, all Public Housing and HCV program wait lists are CLOSED at this time. Check back often as our wait lists open and close as needs arise.
Take a "click" around, and if you still have questions or comments just e-mail us at info@savannahpha.com
