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Monticello Housing Authority

Monticello, Georgia


Our Mission

The Monticello Housing Authority's mission is to create strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality affordable homes for all.

What We Do

Established in 1962, Monticello Housing Authority (MHA) provides affordable housing opportunities to serve residents of the City of Monticello and Jasper County in Georgia. Governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners, MHA offers housing for low-income individuals, families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Housing at MHA is provided through the Public Housing Program. MHA does not participate in the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program, previously known as the Section 8 Program, and is not equipped to accommodate Emergency Housing. For a list of other housing resources available in Georgia, please click here to visit the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Additionally, MHA offers many resident opportunities, including Back-to-School bashes, Christmas Decoration events, Housing Seminars, and October Festivals!

Public Housing

The Public Housing Program at MHA is income-based, and the eligibility guidelines are set by HUD. In the community, MHA administers 58 Public Housing units at three properties that are decent, safe, and in sanitary condition! MHA complies with the requirements of applicable building codes, housing codes, and the HUD regulations. To apply for the Public Housing Program at MHA, please stop by our office for a paper application or click here to apply online. To check your status on the waiting list, please click here to get your position.

Maintenance

For regular or emergency maintenance needed during normal hours, please click here to submit an online maintenance request using our Resident Portal, report maintenance work orders via text message (678.941.2401), or or call 706.468.6201 and provide information about your service request.

For emergency maintenance needed only after-hours or on weekends, please call 706.819.9438. Emergency maintenance refers to a response in conditions that pose an immediate threat to living facilities, the health and safety of residents, and agency properties. Non-emergency service requests will result in a fee of $25.00.

Considered maintenance emergencies are:

  • Broken Door Lock or Window
  • Broken Water Line
  • Excessive Flooding
  • Exposed Electrical Line (visible sparks or overheating)
  • Fire (please dial 9-1-1 first)
  • Gas Leak (please dial 9-1-1 first)
  • No Air Conditioning (during hot weather)
  • No Heat (during cold weather)
  • No Power (connected to or caused by the electrical company)
  • Sewage Backups (overflowing toilet, exposure to raw sewage, etc.)

For Medical, Safety, or Life-Threatening Emergencies, please dial 911.

Text Notifications

Sign up to receive text message notifications for MHA maintenance and valuable information by texting 678.941.2401. Please contact us if you need to update your phone number.

Area Information

Utility Information

  • Electricity/Water/Trash: City of Monticello, Georgia
  • Gas: Requires a $300 deposit (MHA handles the monthly payments to the City)
  • Pest Control: please text 678.941.2401 or call 706.468.6201 to sign up for a monthly rotating pest control service.

Domestic Violence Protections

The Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 (VAWA 2013) expands housing protections for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Changes under VAWA 2013 include extending protections to survivors of sexual assault; allowing survivors who remain in the unit to establish eligibility or find new housing when a lease is bifurcated; providing survivors with emergency transfers; and additional notification to applicants and tenants of housing rights under VAWA. While these changes substantially extend VAWA's coverage to include most affordable housing programs, they provide no protection to tenants in private market-rate housing but do apply to tenants with vouchers in private market-housing.

MHA will provide all protection under VAWA 2013 to program participants and family members of program participants who are victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking from being evicted or terminated from housing assistance based on acts of such violence against them.

Learn more about VAWA here.

Map showing the location of Monticello in Georgia.
Serving the City of
Monticello
& Jasper County

A Message From Our Executive Director

I want to extend a warm welcome to all of you on behalf of the Monticello Housing Authority (MHA). As the Executive Director of this incredible organization, I am honored to engage with our diverse community of residents and visitors.

At MHA, we are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals and families with low to moderate incomes. We recognize that housing is not merely about buildings; it is about fostering secure, nurturing, and thriving communities. Our mission is to provide accessible housing options and valuable programs that empower our residents to reach their full potential

To our residents: You are the heart of MHA, and your well-being is our top priority. We are committed to providing you with a safe and comfortable place to call home. From maintenance and repairs to educational and empowerment programs, our dedication to you remains unwavering. Your feedback, engagement, and aspirations inspire us to improve daily. Please remember that your voices matter.

To our visitors: We invite you to explore our website to learn about the wide range of services and opportunities that MHA offers. Whether you're seeking housing assistance, want to know more about our programs, or are interested in partnering with us, you will find valuable information and resources available.

MHA is more than just an organization; it's a community where residents and visitors come together to create positive change. Our shared goal is to build a stronger, more vibrant Monticello. Together, we can make a lasting impact and shape the future of our community.

Thank you for being part of the MHA community, whether as a resident, partner, or visitor. We look forward to serving you and working together to make Monticello an even better place to call home.

Warm regards,
Maurica Carter, Executive Director

No Smoking Policy

In compliance with HUD rulings, all MHA offices and public housing properties are smoke-free. Smoking is not permitted within 25 feet of any MHA building.

Map showing the location of Monticello in Georgia.
Serving the City of
Monticello
& Jasper County