What exactly is Public Housing?

The Waynesboro Redevelopment and Housing Authority owns and operates 188 units at six sites throughout the City of Waynesboro. The rent at these units is based on income; families pay 30% of their adjusted monthly income as rent. Public Housing units range in size from one to four bedroom units, and can accommodate families of one to eight members. Apartment size is determined based on relationship, age, and gender of the family members who will be living in the unit.

Can I choose where I want to live?

Public Housing apartments are offered based on the unit that is vacant when someone comes to the top of the list. Applicants may refuse a unit, but will lose their preference points for 90 days following each refusal. Once a family has refused three units, their application will be placed in inactive status and they must reapply in order to be considered for future opportunities.

You can view photos and addresses of our public housing complexes below.

  • Winchester Gardens

    Winchester Gardens

    981-1093 Tenth Street

  • Kings Way

    Kings Way

    101-306 King Avenue

  • Parkway Court

    Parkway Court

    1640-1790 New Hope Road

  • Ivanhoe Heights

    Ivanhoe Heights

    600A-700U Ivanhoe Avenue, 1415A-D Third Street

  • Springdale

    Springdale

    300 S Wayne Avenue

  • Delphine Court

    Delphine Court

    200A-210H N Delphine Avenue

What about utilities?

The WRHA keeps all utilities in our name, so you will not be required to pay any utility deposit in order to move in. Tenants of all properties except the Springdale Apartments are responsible for paying any excess utility usage; an allowance based on reasonable consumption rates for the household size and apartment location is applied to the total utility charges each month and the remainder is billed to the household. All utilities are included for the Springdale Apartments.

What would prevent me from staying in Public Housing?

Tenants must remain eligible for continued occupancy in the Public Housing program. A criminal check will be performed each year at lease renewal to verify continued eligibility regarding criminal or drug-related activity. Tenants must also meet all current and applicable income requirements.

Public Housing program participants are required to perform Community Service unless they meet one or more of the following exemption criteria:

  • Are 62 years of age or older

  • Have a disability which prevents them from working

  • Are working every week

  • Are participating in a Welfare to Work program, such as WRHA’s Family Self-Sufficiency Program.

  • Are receiving Welfare assistance and participating in a required economic self-sufficiency program or work activity.

  • Are receiving SNAP benefits.

  • Are a primary caregiver to a disabled person and are on the lease with said person.

  • Are a full-time student.

Community service may be performed at any organization approved by the WRHA by providing a service which serves the community for no pay. If it is determined that community service is required, a staff member will work with you on locating an appropriate organization where you may volunteer and verifying the community service so that you are in compliance with the requirements of the program.

What if something goes wrong in my apartment…who will fix it?

If your home requires repairs, our Maintenance team will be at your service!

You’ll call the Maintenance Work Order Line at 540-949-8305, describe the problem and where it is in as much detail as possible, and Maintenance will come to your unit to fix the problem in an appropriate amount of time based on the type of repair that is requested. When you call in this Work Order, you authorize Maintenance Staff to enter your apartment to complete the requested repair. You do not need to be present for the repair.

If the repair is caused by anything other than normal wear and tear, the tenant will be charged based on the current schedule of fees. Please click here for more information.

Interested in Applying for Housing?

We’re here to help you with any questions or guide you through the application process. WRHA is committed to helping you find a comfortable, affordable place to call home.