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.

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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.

 

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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.

 

 

 

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PUBLIC NOTICE

30-Day Public Comment Period for the Housing Authority of Savannah ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan

The Housing Authority of Savannah is seeking public input on its ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan. This plan is part of the HAS’s ongoing effort to ensure accessibility for individuals with disabilities to public facilities, programs, and services in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Public Comment Period
The 30-day public comment period will begin on March 24, 2025 and will end 30 days later, on April 25. During this time, the public is encouraged to review the ADA Self-Evaluation Plan and provide comments.

How to Submit Comments
Comments can be submitted by:
• Email: rnutini@savannahpha.com
•  Mail: 1407 Wheaton Street, Savannah GA 31404

Where to Review the ADA Self-Evaluation Plan
The ADA Self-Evaluation Plan is available for public review at the following locations:
• HAS Neighborhood Resource Center at 1407 Wheaton Street, in Savannah GA
• HAS Website: www.savannahpha.com

Assistance and Accommodations
If you require assistance to access the ADA Self-Evaluation Plan or need accommodations to submit comments, please contact HAS's Real Estate Development Director and interim ADA Coordinator Rafaella Nutini at (912) 235-5800 x150 or rnutini@savannahpha.com

All public comments will be reviewed before the final approval of the ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan. The Housing Authority of Savannah is committed to making its programs and services accessible to all members of the community.

 

 

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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.

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Yamacraw Village Redevelopment Plan

 

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.

 

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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

 

 

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