Sonie, I'm sorry it's been so rough where you are. Nobody should have to live with rodents. I'm licensed in California, so I can't search Georgia listings for you, but here's how I'd use the time before February. Start now instead of waiting until after the holidays. Call the housing authority that handles your voucher and tell them your lease ends in February 2027. Ask what notice they need before you move and whether they keep a list of landlords who accept vouchers. The new place has to pass their inspection before you move in, so leave a few extra weeks for that. Ask about senior apartment communities too. Many start at 55 or 62, and some take vouchers. When you tour, open the cabinets and look under the sinks. Droppings tell you more than any listing photo will. A local agent who handles rentals near Oakwood may also know which landlords work with Section 8. Alla Novytska, Realtor®, JohnHart Real Estate, DRE #02254775
need help with finding a ranch 2 bd. room or new apartments that accept section 8 vouchers my lease
my lease end in Feb.2027 please help me find a place to call home with no rodents I'm so unhappy where I'm at now at 60 yrs old I would appreciated so much
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Sonie, I'm so sorry you're dealing with these living conditions. Everyone deserves a safe, clean, and comfortable place to call home, especially at this stage of life. Since your lease ends in February 2027, I recommend starting your search now. A great resource is GeorgiaHousingSearch.org, where you can search for two-bedroom rentals that may accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers. You can also call 877-428-8844 for free assistance finding available housing in Oakwood and the surrounding Hall County area. I would also contact the Georgia Department of Community Affairs at 470-802-4707 to discuss your voucher, moving requirements, and available housing resources. Be sure to ask about single-story ranch homes, ground-floor apartments, and affordable senior housing communities. Before giving notice or signing a new lease, confirm your move is approved by your voucher administrator. Also, please document the rodent problems in your current home and report them in writing to your landlord and housing caseworker. Don't give up, Sonie. You deserve a home where you feel safe, comfortable, and at peace. I hope you're able to find exactly that before your lease ends. Brenda Ashby | REALTOR® | JohnHart Real Estate | DRE License # 01700249
Hi Sonie! A ranch is a great choice, no stairs makes life so much easier. A few places that tend to work better than the big rental sites for vouchers: GoSection8.com and AffordableHousing.com are built for voucher holders, so landlords who list there already want to work with the program. You can filter by 2 bedrooms and your area. Your housing authority is a big one too. Ask your caseworker if they keep a list of landlords who've accepted vouchers recently. Those owners already know the inspection process, so things move faster. And for newer apartments, look for communities built with tax credits (sometimes listed as "income-restricted" or "LIHTC"). A lot of them accept vouchers and they're usually pretty new. One tip: when you call, have your voucher amount, bedroom size, and the date you need to move ready to go. Landlords respond a lot faster when they know it's a fit. When does your lease end? And are you open to nearby areas like Gainesville or Flowery Branch? That opens up more choices.
Sonie, I just re-read your post and saw your lease ends in February, sorry I missed that! The good news is that gives you a little time, so I'd start calling now. A lot of places fill their units 30 to 60 days out, and the voucher inspection can add a couple of weeks, so getting on a few lists early really helps. You deserve a clean, comfortable place without any pests. When you tour, ask the manager when the unit was last treated and take a good look under the sinks and in the closets. Rooting for you!
Your best bet is to look properties up on Zillow and Apartments.com and calling each one to see what their Section 8 policies are. Some landlords still have income or credit requirements. Keith Jean-Pierre Managing Principal The Dapper Agents Real Estate Operations in ALL 50 States
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