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 IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Housing Authority of Savannah (HAS)’s proposed FY 2024 Annual Plan and FY 2024 Capital Fund Program Five-Year Action Plan are available for public review through January 8, 2024 at the following links:
DRAFT FY 2024 CFP Five-Year Action Plan
The plans are also available at the HAS Neighborhood Resource Center (NRC) Building A, 1407 Wheaton St. and all HAS neighborhood management offices, Monday through Friday 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
All interested parties are invited to present comments at a Public Hearing on Monday, January 8, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at the HAS NRC Building B Conference Room, 1407 Wheaton Street. Written comments will also be received through Monday, January 8, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. Comments may be e-mailed to Tammy Brawner at tbrawner@savannahpha.com or mailed to:
Tammy Brawner
Housing Authority of Savannah
P.O. Box 1179
Savannah, GA 31402
Betweeen 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, which due to a prolonged Historic Review is now expected to be submitted to HUD in early 2023.
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.
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 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
