About This Property
Columbia Mill Apartments offers 100 units in Atlanta's Dekalb County, with 60 designated as low-income housing. The community includes 56 one-bedroom, 30 two-bedroom, and 14 three-bedroom units, and has been in service since 2014. A non-profit organization owns and operates the property.
Waitlist Information
Waitlist managed by Housing Authority of the City of Atlanta Georgia
Atlanta Housing offers community-based assistance where the subsidy stays with the property; applicants must contact each community's property management office directly to determine if their specific waiting list is open. Some AH-owned properties have site-based waiting lists, with some senior communities requiring heads of household to be elderly (62+), near elderly (55-61), or non-elderly disabled adults; property managers pull people from waiting lists in order of the application date. Eligibility includes income limits, US citizenship or eligible immigrant status, a Social Security Number, criminal background screening, and a work/program participation requirement for non-elderly, non-disabled adults.
Applications are not available through Atlanta Housing and the Housing Choice Voucher Program waiting list is not open. The availability of these vouchers is managed through a direct referral process.
Waitlist data provided by section8waitlist.org
Updated May 29, 2026
Property Details
Fair Market Rent - Dekalb County, GA
FMR represents the estimated amount needed to cover rent and utilities for a moderately-priced unit in this area.
| Bedrooms | FMR |
|---|---|
| Studio/Efficiency | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,643 |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,844 |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,230 |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,707 |
Income Limits - Dekalb County, GA
Annual income limits by household size used to determine eligibility for affordable housing programs.
- Extremely Low (30%)
- $18,100
- Very Low (50%)
- $30,200
- Low (80%)
- $48,300
- Extremely Low (30%)
- $20,700
- Very Low (50%)
- $34,500
- Low (80%)
- $55,200
- Extremely Low (30%)
- $23,300
- Very Low (50%)
- $38,800
- Low (80%)
- $62,100
- Extremely Low (30%)
- $26,500
- Very Low (50%)
- $43,100
- Low (80%)
- $68,950
- Extremely Low (30%)
- $31,040
- Very Low (50%)
- $46,550
- Low (80%)
- $74,500
- Extremely Low (30%)
- $35,580
- Very Low (50%)
- $50,000
- Low (80%)
- $80,000
- Extremely Low (30%)
- $40,120
- Very Low (50%)
- $53,450
- Low (80%)
- $85,500
- Extremely Low (30%)
- $44,660
- Very Low (50%)
- $56,900
- Low (80%)
- $91,050
| Household | Extremely Low (30%) | Very Low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Person | $18,100 | $30,200 | $48,300 |
| 2 Persons | $20,700 | $34,500 | $55,200 |
| 3 Persons | $23,300 | $38,800 | $62,100 |
| 4 Persons | $26,500 | $43,100 | $68,950 |
| 5 Persons | $31,040 | $46,550 | $74,500 |
| 6 Persons | $35,580 | $50,000 | $80,000 |
| 7 Persons | $40,120 | $53,450 | $85,500 |
| 8 Persons | $44,660 | $56,900 | $91,050 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent for affordable housing in Atlanta, GA?+
The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for Dekalb County, GA is: $1599 (Studio), $1643 (1BR), $1844 (2BR), $2230 (3BR), $2707 (4BR). Actual rent at subsidized properties like Columbia Mill Apartments is typically 30% of household income or less.
What size apartments are available at Columbia Mill Apartments?+
Columbia Mill Apartments offers the following unit types: 56 One-Bedroom, 30 Two-Bedroom, 14 Three-Bedroom units, for a total of 100 units.
Who manages Columbia Mill Apartments?+
Columbia Mill Apartments is managed by . You can reach them at . Visit their website for more information.
How do I apply for housing at Columbia Mill Apartments?+
Columbia Mill Apartments is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) property. To apply, you can start by calling , or visiting their website, or contacting the property management office. Contact the property to learn about availability and application requirements. Eligibility is based on income limits set for the area.
What is the price range for apartments in Atlanta, GA?+
Based on Fair Market Rent for Dekalb County, the estimated price range is: 1-bedroom: $1643, 2-bedroom: $1844, 3-bedroom: $2230. Actual rent at Columbia Mill Apartments may be lower for income-eligible households.
Is there a waitlist for Columbia Mill Apartments?+
Public Housing waitlist is currently Open. Section 8 (HCV) waitlist is currently Closed. Waitlist status can change frequently, so check back regularly or contact the housing authority directly for the most up-to-date information.
What are the income limits for affordable housing in Dekalb County, GA?+
For a 4-person household in Dekalb County, GA, the income limits are: Extremely Low Income (30% AMI): $26,500, Very Low Income (50% AMI): $43,100, Low Income (80% AMI): $68,950. These limits are set by HUD and updated annually.
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