Housing Authority of Savannah HomeVoucher Application EmploymentReport Fraud NewsProcurement Agency Plans Landlord Access Main Administrative Office Public Housing Rental Assistance NRC East Savannah Gateway RAD Related Link Category Board Meetings Additional Resources 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. YAMACRAW VILLAGE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN Between October 5 and November 5, 2020, 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 is expected to be submitted to HUD in the fall of 2021. 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 Due to the high demand and volume of applications already on file for our Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) programs, the Housing Authority of Savannah has closed the majority of its waiting lists. Please refer to this website periodically for updated information about the waiting lists. The Housing Authority of Savannah is currently accepting online applications from those age 62 or over for the “Rose of Sharon”, “The Veranda”, and "Sustainable Fellwood". Click here to begin your application: On-line application. Take a "click" around, and if you still have questions or comments just e-mail us at info@savannahpha.com | Contact Us | © 2007 Housing Authority of Savannah