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Coastal Georgia Area Agency on Aging - Liberty County
Our vision is that all seniors, persons with disabilities, and family caregivers residing in Coastal Georgia will have access to information and services that promote physical health, mental well-being, and options for living that ensure personal dignity and individual choice.

The Coastal Georgia Area Agency on Aging is your one-stop-shop for connections to local and state resources. Whether it’s helping you find supportive home services, providing caregiver assistance, trying out new assistive technologies in our on-site lab, finding nutrition solutions, or much more, give us a call, and we will work to find you the help you need.

They help with all of the following:

• For rent help, the main long-term options are Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8), public housing, HUD Section 202 senior apartments, USDA rural rentals, and senior-preference LIHTC properties. Expect waitlists.
• For home repairs and accessibility, look first at USDA 504 grants/loans (rural, 62+), Weatherization, local city/county rehab programs (CDBG/HOME), and VA home modification grants if you’re a veteran.
• For utility and housing cost relief, check LIHEAP (energy bills), Weatherization (reduces bills), Georgia Power senior discounts, and county property-tax exemptions/deferral.
• Georgia’s COVID-era Georgia Rental Assistance (ERAP) is closed to new applications. Focus on ongoing programs and local charities via 211.
• If you get an eviction notice or utility shutoff warning, call for help immediately—deadlines move fast.

Office Hours

Monday – Thursday
7:00am – 5:30pm

Office: 1-800-580-6860

Read more at https://www.coastalrc.ga.gov/aging

 

HINESVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY

Everyone needs a place to call home regardless of your race, age, background, or socioeconomic status. Since our creation in 1954, the Hinesville Housing Authority has been committed to making this a reality. We strive to improve the quality of life for everyone in our community.

Public housing authorities, as well as the affordable housing industry, have changed over the decades. We have gone from being providers of temporary housing options to being creators of viable housing solutions. As a result, the Hinesville Housing Authority is aggressively evolving into a premier provider of housing options in Liberty County. Whether you are looking for subsidized housing, affordable housing, or market-rate housing, we can help.

Our Mission
To provide safe, affordable and market-rate housing options that improve the quality of life for all residents of Liberty County, Ga.

Our Vision
To be a convener of housing solutions in the southeast Georgia region.

Executive offices
202 Darsey Road
Hinesville, GA 31313
(912) 622-3085

Read more about their services including how to apply by calling at https://hinesvillehousingauthority.org

 

 

 

 

 

Below is a clear, step-by-step application checklist designed specifically for seniors living on Social Security only who are applying for income-based or subsidized housing in Hinesville, Georgia. This is written so it can be printed and followed in order.

Senior Housing Application Checklist

Hinesville, Georgia | Social Security Income Only

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STEP 1: Gather Required Documents (Do This First)

Have copies of the following. Most housing offices will not proceed without them.

☐ Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
☐ Social Security card
☐ Social Security Award Letter (most recent)
☐ Birth certificate (sometimes requested for senior status)
☐ Proof of current address (mail, lease, or letter)
☐ Bank statements (last 1–3 months, if you have an account)
☐ Medicare or Medicaid card (if applicable)
☐ Emergency contact name and phone number

Tip: Put everything in one folder or envelope labeled “Housing Applications.”

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STEP 2: Apply Through the Hinesville Housing Authority

This is the most important step because it covers Public Housing and Section 8.

Housing Authority of the City of Hinesville
Phone: (912) 876-6561
Website: https://hinesvillehousingauthority.org
Address: 301 Olive Street, Hinesville, GA 31313

☐ Call and ask:

• “Are any senior housing or Section 8 waiting lists open right now?”

• “Do you offer elderly or disabled preference?”

• “How do I get on the waiting list?”

☐ If a waiting list is open:

• Submit application (online or in person)

• Ask for confirmation or receipt

☐ If closed:

• Ask when it may reopen

• Ask if you can receive email or mail notification

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STEP 3: Apply to Income-Restricted Apartment Communities (Very Important)

Do NOT wait only on Section 8. Apply directly to properties.

For each apartment community:

☐ Call the leasing office
☐ Ask:

• “Do you offer income-based or senior housing?”

• “Do you accept Social Security income only?”

• “Do you have a waiting list I can join?”

☐ Request:

• Application

• Waiting list form (if no units available)

☐ Submit application with copies of documents

Tip: You can apply to multiple properties at the same time.

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STEP 4: Use Statewide Housing Search Tools

☐ Visit: https://www.georgiahousingsearch.org
☐ Filter by:

• Location: Hinesville / Liberty County

• Income-restricted

• Senior housing (if available)

☐ Write down:

• Property name

• Phone number

• Application instructions

☐ Call each property directly

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STEP 5: Call 2-1-1 for Additional Help

☐ Dial 211 from your phone
☐ Ask for:

• “Senior housing assistance in Hinesville, Georgia”

• “Low-income or HUD senior apartments”

They can sometimes find smaller or lesser-known programs.

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STEP 6: Follow Up Every 60–90 Days

Waiting lists move slowly unless you stay active.

☐ Call housing authority every 2–3 months
☐ Call apartment properties to confirm:

• You’re still on the list

• Your contact information is correct

☐ Update immediately if:

• Your phone number changes

• Your address changes

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STEP 7: Prepare for Approval Call

When your name comes up, timing matters.

☐ Keep phone on and voicemail set up
☐ Answer unknown numbers when possible
☐ Return calls within 24 hours

Missing a call can mean losing your spot.

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Helpful Reminder

✔ Social Security income counts as valid income
✔ No job is not a disqualification
✔ Seniors often receive priority, but wait times are common
✔ Applying to multiple places increases your chances

 

 

WHAT IF I OWNED TWO VEHICLES BEFORE APPLYING SENERIO

Short answer: Yes, owning two Mercedes vehicles can affect your housing application — but it does not automatically disqualify you. How it affects you depends on the program and how the vehicles are treated as assets.

Below is a clear, program-by-program explanation so you know exactly what to expect.

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How Vehicles Are Treated in Senior Housing Applications

1. Public Housing & Section 8 (HUD Programs)

HUD looks at income and assets, not employment status.

Key rule:

• One vehicle is usually excluded from asset calculations if it is for personal use.

• Additional vehicles may be counted as assets, based on current market value, not what you paid for them.

What this means for two Mercedes:

• One car is typically excluded.

• The second Mercedes may be counted as an asset.

• If the second vehicle has significant value, it could:

  • Increase your “imputed income”

  • Slightly raise your rent portion

  • Delay approval if clarification is needed

It does not automatically deny your application.

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2. Income-Restricted / Senior Apartment Communities (Non-HUD)

These properties often follow HUD-like rules, but they have flexibility.

Possible outcomes:

• They may exclude both vehicles if they are reasonable and used for daily living.

• They may count only one and ignore the other.

• They may ask if one vehicle is unused, gifted, or rarely driven.

Each property sets its own policy.

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3. What Housing Offices Usually Look For

Housing staff focus on:

• Monthly income (Social Security amount)

• Cash assets (bank accounts, CDs, investments)

• Whether assets appear to be used to hide income

Vehicles are less concerning than large bank balances.

Two vehicles alone do not imply ineligibility.

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What You Should Do (Very Important)

When Applying or Interviewing:

✔ Disclose both vehicles — never omit them
✔ List:

• Year

• Model

• Who uses each vehicle

• Approximate value

✔ If asked:

• Explain practical use (medical appointments, caregiver, family transport, reliability)

✔ If one vehicle is older or low value:

• That often reduces concern significantly

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Common Scenarios & Outcomes

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What Does NOT Happen Automatically

✘ Automatic denial
✘ Forced sale of vehicles
✘ Disqualification for being unemployed
✘ Loss of senior preference

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Professional Recommendation

If you are concerned:

• Ask the housing office before applying:

  “How do you treat ownership of more than one personal vehicle for senior applicants?”

This shows transparency and prevents surprises.

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If you want, I can:

• Help you estimate whether the second car would count as an asset

• Draft a simple explanation statement to include with your application

• Walk you through how HUD calculates asset income

Just let me know how detailed you’d like to go.