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Housing Authority of the City of Atlanta Georgia

Name: Housing Authority of the City of Atlanta Georgia
Address: 230 John Wesley Dobbs Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, 30303, US
Telephone: 4048924700

230 John Wesley Dobbs Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, 30303

Information verified September 10, 2026·We re-check waiting list status daily·Waitlist data synced 22 hr ago

About This Property

The Housing Authority of the City of Atlanta Georgia operates 23,103 public housing units throughout Atlanta in Fulton County. Both the public housing and Section 8 waitlists are currently closed to new applications. The authority provides rental assistance and affordable housing options to eligible households in the Atlanta area.

Waitlist Information

Public Housing Waitlist

Open

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Atlanta Housing (AH) offers community-based assistance through various properties, each maintaining a site-based waiting list. To apply, individuals must contact the property management office of the desired community to confirm if its waiting list is open. AH-owned properties include family communities and senior high-rise communities, with head of household preferences for seniors (age 62 or older), near elderly (age 55-61), or non-elderly disabled adults in high-rise communities. A list of communities with open waiting lists is available.

Last verified February 19, 2026

Section 8 (HCV) Waitlist

Closed

The main city Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently closed to new applicants and has historically held around 24,000 applicants with slow turnover, admitting approximately 1,200 families annually. Eligibility requires meeting income limits, U.S. citizenship or eligible immigrant status, a Social Security Number, criminal background screening, and compliance with a work/program participation requirement.

Last verified June 30, 2026

Waitlist data provided by section8waitlist.org

Updated September 9, 2026

Property Details

Total Units

23103

Fair Market Rent - Fulton 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 - Fulton County, GA

Annual income limits by household size used to determine eligibility for affordable housing programs.

1 Person

Extremely Low (30%): $18,100
Very Low (50%): $30,200
Low (80%): $48,300

2 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $20,700
Very Low (50%): $34,500
Low (80%): $55,200

3 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $23,300
Very Low (50%): $38,800
Low (80%): $62,100

4 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $26,500
Very Low (50%): $43,100
Low (80%): $68,950

5 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $31,040
Very Low (50%): $46,550
Low (80%): $74,500

6 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $35,580
Very Low (50%): $50,000
Low (80%): $80,000

7 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $40,120
Very Low (50%): $53,450
Low (80%): $85,500

8 Persons

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent for affordable housing in Atlanta, GA?+

The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for Fulton County, GA is: $1599 (Studio), $1643 (1BR), $1844 (2BR), $2230 (3BR), $2707 (4BR). Actual rent at subsidized properties like Housing Authority of the City of Atlanta Georgia is typically 30% of household income or less.

How many units does Housing Authority of the City of Atlanta Georgia have?+

Housing Authority of the City of Atlanta Georgia has a total of 23103 housing units.

Is there a waitlist for Housing Authority of the City of Atlanta Georgia?+

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.

How do I apply for housing at Housing Authority of the City of Atlanta Georgia?+

Housing Authority of the City of Atlanta Georgia is a Housing Authority property. To apply, you can start by calling 4048924700, or visiting their website, or contacting the property management office. You may need to submit an application and be placed on a waitlist. Eligibility is typically based on income, family size, and other factors.

What are the income limits for affordable housing in Fulton County, GA?+

For a 4-person household in Fulton 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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