Housing Authority of Savannah

 

 

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.

 

---

THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF SAVANAH
PUBLIC NOTICE OF OPENING OF THE WAITING LIST FOR
HORACE STILLWELL TOWERS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Housing Authority of Savannah (HAS), in accordance with the regulations outlined by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and in accordance with HAS Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy (ACOP), will be accepting waiting list applications for Public Housing for senior and disabled individuals. This is for placement on a waiting list only.  This is NOT an offer for housing.

Stillwell Towers is located at 5100 Waters Avenue, Savannah, GA and offers one (1) bedroom units to persons 62 years & older and/or persons with disabilities.
 
Waiting List Details:

• Application Period: Waitlists will be open from July 15, 2024, at 8:30 am, EST and will close July 16, 2024, at 4:30 pm, EST
• Online applications must be submitted through RENTCafe account.
• No cost for pre-application.

Application Submission:

• Only online submissions accepted.
• Internet access is available at the Housing Authority of Savannah main office in Building A and public libraries.
• Applications reviewed based on completion date and time of the closing of the waiting list.

User Account Creation:

• Existing RENTCafe users need not create new accounts.
• New users must create a RENTCafe account before being added to the waiting list.
• Technical assistance is available by calling 912-235-5800.

Password Retrieval: Forgot password options available on the login screen.

Account Creation Steps:

• Visit https://portals.savannahpha.com/
• Click 'APPLICANT LOGIN' for RENTCafe Login.
• Select 'Click here to register.'
• Enter email and create a password (min. 10 characters, including upper case, lower case, number, symbol).
• Confirm account creation via email.

Verification of Existing Account: Respond to specific questions to determine if a RENTCafe account exists; create one if necessary.

If by the posted close date/time, an insufficient number of applications has been received, the waiting list will remain open for Stillwell Towers until a sufficient number of applications have been submitted.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:  The Housing Authority of Savannah does not discriminate on the basis of disability status in the admission or access to, or treatment of applicants or participants in, its federally assisted programs and activities. If you or any member of your family is a person with disabilities, and you require specific accommodation to complete the online application, you must contact us at (912) 235-5800 during regular business hours prior to the closing of the waiting list. Persons with hearing disabilities who have use of a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf may call TDD 1-800 545-1833, ext. 313.

 

 

 

 

---

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

---

 

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.

 

---

 

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

 

 

---