Atlanta Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Atlanta, Georgia.

Waiting List
Closed: Atlanta, Georgia Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Family Community-Based Assistance Other Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Senior Community-based Assistance Other Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Supportive Housing Community-based Assistance Other Waiting List Learn More

Closed: Atlanta, Georgia Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Atlanta Housing Authority (AHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently closed. It was last open for one week in March 2017; and before that for one week in January 2015. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

This waiting list has the following preferences: Live, work, or have been hired to work in Atlanta, GA.

30,000 applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the AHA website, or call the office at (404) 892-4700.

Open Until Further Notice: Family Community-Based Assistance Other Waiting List

The Atlanta Housing Authority (AHA) is currently accepting Family Community-based Assistance waiting list applications until further notice. Waiting lists for a specific community or bedroom size may be closed.

To apply, call a Family community with an open waiting list listed here. Select the "click here" link under the For Community-based Assistance section.

For more information, visit the AHA website, or call the office at (404) 892-4700.

Open Until Further Notice: Senior Community-based Assistance Other Waiting List

The Atlanta Housing Authority (AHA) is currently accepting Senior Community-based Assistance waiting list applications until further notice. Waiting lists for a specific community or bedroom size may be closed.

To apply, call a Senior community with an open waiting list listed here. Select the "click here" link under the For Community-based Assistance section.

For more information, visit the AHA website, or call the office at (404) 892-4700.

Open Until Further Notice: Supportive Housing Community-based Assistance Other Waiting List

The Atlanta Housing Authority (AHA) is currently accepting Supportive Housing Community-based Assistance waiting list applications until further notice. Waiting lists for a specific community or bedroom size may be closed.

To apply, call a Supportive Housing community with an open waiting list listed here. Select the "click here" link under the For Community-based Assistance section.

For more information, visit the AHA website, or call the office at (404) 892-4700.

About The Agency

Atlanta Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 28,047 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

230 John Wesley Dobbs Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA

Visit Website(404) 892-4700

Section 8 Application Checklist

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Keep track of everything you need to apply for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in this printable checklist created by Affordable Housing Online

How large is the Atlanta Housing Authority?

Atlanta Housing Authority serves 19,690 low-income households. The agency manages 21,510 Housing Choice Vouchers and 2,052 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Atlanta Housing Authority?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 75 percent of households served by Atlanta Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 95 percent of Atlanta Housing Authority households.

How many Atlanta Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 6,891 households and make up 35 percent of households served by Atlanta Housing Authority.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Atlanta Housing Authority?

There are 15358 female-headed renter households living in Atlanta Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 78% of those served by the Atlanta Housing Authority.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Atlanta Housing Authority renters?

Black 18,706
Asian-Pacific Islander 197
White 591
Hispanic 394

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Atlanta Housing Authority?

There are 8269 households headed by seniors served by the Atlanta Housing Authority. Senior households are 42% of households in Atlanta Housing Authority housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Atlanta Housing Authority housing?

There are 4725 persons with disabilities living in Atlanta Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 24% of households served by the Atlanta Housing Authority.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Atlanta Housing Authority?

The Atlanta Housing Authority is rated as a high performer by HUD.

HUD rates the performance of Public Housing Agencies. The department looks at physical condition of properties, financial condition, management operations, and use of Public Housing Capital Funds for improvements.

How often does Atlanta Housing Authority open new waiting lists?

Atlanta Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on March 15, 2017 and closed on March 21, 2017.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Atlanta Housing Authority

Piedmont Road Highrise

3601 Piedmont Rd NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30305

Peachtree Road Highrise

2240 Peachtree Rd NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30309

Marietta Road Highrise

2295 Marietta Rd NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30318

Barge Road Senior High Rise

2440 Barge Rd SW, Atlanta, Georgia 30331

East Lake Highrise

380 Eva Davis Way SE, Atlanta, Georgia 30317

Columbia Grove ( Perry IV )

1783 Johnson Rd NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30318

Mechanicsville II

500 McDaniel St SW, Atlanta, Georgia 30312

Mechanicsville III

555 McDaniel St SW, Atlanta, Georgia 30312

The Atrium At Collegetown

435 Joseph E Lowery Blvd SW, Atlanta, Georgia 30310

Mechanicsville Apartments Phase 3

565 Wells St SW, Atlanta, Georgia 30312

The Gardens at Collegetown

899 Park St SW, Atlanta, Georgia 30310

Mechanicsville Phase VI

565 McDaniel St SW, Atlanta, Georgia 30312

Veranda at Auburn Pointe ( Grady II )

115 Hilliard St SE, Atlanta, Georgia 30312

Juniper and Tenth Highrise

150 10th St NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30309

Magnolia Park II

60 Paschal Blvd. NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30314

Magnolia Park I

60 Paschal Blvd. NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30314

Villages at Castleberry Hill II

600 Greensferry Ave SW, Atlanta, Georgia 30314

Ashley College Town II ( Harris V )

965 Sells Ave SW, Atlanta, Georgia 30310

Columbia Village

1001 Jessica Ave, Decatur, Georgia 30032

Columbia Estate

1724 Jasmine Cir NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30318

Capitol II ( Phase IV )

358 Fraser St SE, Atlanta, Georgia 30312

Mechanicsville Apartments 4 ( Mcdaniel Glenn V )

540 Humphries St SW, Atlanta, Georgia 30312

Grady Homes III Ashley Auburn Pointe I

322 Decatur St SE, Atlanta, Georgia 30312

Capitol I ( Phase III )

175 Memorial Dr SE, Atlanta, Georgia 30312

Park Citi Residences

921 Westmoreland Cir NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30318

Ashley Collegetown

373 Legacy Dr SW, Atlanta, Georgia 30310

Villages of Eastlake II

460 Eva Davis Way SE, Atlanta, Georgia 30317

Ashley Terrace

717 Lee St SW, Atlanta, Georgia 30310

Village at Castleberry Hill Phase II

565 Greensferry Ave SW, Atlanta, Georgia 30314

Villages of Eastlake I

701 Hillside Village Dr SE, Atlanta, Georgia 30317

Martin Street Plaza

600 Martin St SE, Atlanta, Georgia 30312

Hightower Manor Highrise

2610 Martin Luther King Jr Dr SW, Atlanta, Georgia 30311

Marian Road Highrise

760 Sidney Marcus Blvd NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30324

Cheshire Bridge Road Highrise

2170 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30324

Westminster

1422 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30309

Georgia Avenue Highrise

174 Georgia Ave SE, Atlanta, Georgia 30312

Cosby Spear Highrise

355 North Ave NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30308

Columbia Commons Apartments

2524 Martin Luther King Jr Dr SW, Atlanta, Georgia 30311

Kimberly Court Apartments

1371 Kimberly Way SW, Atlanta, Georgia 30331

Summerdale Commons Phase I

2745 Hapeville Rd SW, Atlanta, Georgia 30354

Legacy Partnership II

114 Merritts Ave NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30313

Summerdale Commons Phase II

2821 Waters Rd SW, Atlanta, Georgia 30354