Housing Authority of DeKalb County

This housing agency serves DeKalb County and Atlanta, Georgia. Service does not extend to Atlanta, Service does not extend to Decatur, Service does not extend to Lithonia, Georgia.

Waiting List
Closed: DeKalb County, Georgia Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Antioch Villas and Gardens Near Elderly Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Terraces at Parkview, Candler Forrest and Hills at Fairington Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Retreat at Spring Hill, Near Elderly Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Phoenix Station Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Ashford Parkside / Ashford Landing and Chamblee Senior Residences Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: The View and Reserve at Mills Creek Senior Residences Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Columbia Senior Residences at Forest Hills Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More

Closed: DeKalb County, Georgia Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Housing Authority of DeKalb County (HADC) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently closed. from December 11, 2018, until December 13, 2018. No open or close time has been confirmed. It was last open for three days in December, 2018; and before that in April, 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 had the following preferences: Live, Work, or Attend School in DeKalb County.

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application was received, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the DHA website here.

Open Until Further Notice: Antioch Villas and Gardens Near Elderly Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

The Housing Authority of DeKalb County (HADC) Near Elderly Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list for Studio, 1 and 2-Bedroom apartments at Antioch Villas and Gardens is currently open

The HADC is accepting applications for this waiting list from November 22, 2021 at 8:00 am ET, until further notice.

Please note: According to the HADC, "To be eligible, all members of your household must be 55 years of age or older."

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application.

This waiting list has the following preferences:

  • . The HADC gives preference to residents who live or work in DeKalb County over those who do not.

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the HADC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HADC on November 22, 2021.

Open Until Further Notice: Terraces at Parkview, Candler Forrest and Hills at Fairington Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

The Housing Authority of DeKalb County (HADC) Family Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list for apartments at Terraces at Parkview, Candler Forrest and Hills at Fairington is currently open

The HADC is accepting applications for this waiting list from November 22, 2021 at 8:00 am ET, until further notice.

  • Terraces at Parkview, located at 6800 Parkview Trail, Lithonia, GA 30035, has 1, 2 and 3-Bedroom units.
  • Candler Forrest, is located at 2145 Candler Road, Decatur, GA 30032, has 2 and 3-Bedroom units.
  • Hills at Fairington, is located at 5959 Fairington Rd, Lithonia, GA 30038, has 1, 2 and 3-Bedroom units.

Please note: According to the HADC, "To be eligible, all members of your household must be 55 years of age or older."

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application.

This waiting list has the following preferences:

  • . The HADC gives preference to residents who live or work in DeKalb County over those who do not.

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the HADC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HADC on November 22, 2021.

Open Until Further Notice: Retreat at Spring Hill, Near Elderly Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

The Housing Authority of DeKalb County (HADC) is accepting Near Elderly Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list for 1 and 2-Bedroom apartments at Retreat at Spring Hill from June 2, 2023, until further notice.

Please note: According to the HADC, "To be eligible, all members of your household must be 55 years of age or older."

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application.

Income limit information can be found here.

This waiting list has the following preferences: The HADC gives preference to residents who live or work in DeKalb County over those who do not.

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the HADC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HADC on May 2, 2023.

Open Until Further Notice: Phoenix Station Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

The Housing Authority of DeKalb County (HADC) is accepting Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list applications for Phoenix Station Apartments from December 1, 2023, until further notice.

This waiting list is for the following property:

  • Phoenix Station, is located at 3337 Kensington Rd, Decatur, GA 30032.

To apply while the waitlist is open, complete the online application.

Income limit information can be found here.

This waiting list has the following preferences: The HADC gives preference to residents who live or work in DeKalb County over those who do not.

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the HADC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HADC on November 2, 2023.

Open Until Further Notice: Ashford Parkside / Ashford Landing and Chamblee Senior Residences Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

The Housing Authority of DeKalb County (HADC) Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list for 1 and 2-Bedroom apartments at Ashford Parkside / Ashford Landing, and Chamblee Senior Residences is currently open.

The HADC is accepting applications for this waiting list from November 22, 2021 at 8:00 am ET, until further notice.

Please note: According to the HADC, "To be eligible, all members of your household must be 62 years of age or older."

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application.

This waiting list has the following preferences:

  • . The HADC gives preference to residents who live or work in DeKalb County over those who do not.

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the HADC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HADC on November 22, 2021.

Open Until Further Notice: The View and Reserve at Mills Creek Senior Residences Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

The Housing Authority of DeKalb County (HADC) is accepting Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list applications for 1 and 2-Bedroom apartments at The View and Reserve at Mills Creek from June 17, 2022, until further notice.

Please note: According to the HADC, "To be eligible, all members of your household must be 62 years of age or older."

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application.

This waiting list has the following preferences: The HADC gives preference to residents who live or work in DeKalb County over those who do not.

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the HADC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HADC notice on May 2, 2023.

Open Until Further Notice: Columbia Senior Residences at Forest Hills Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

The Housing Authority of DeKalb County (HADC) is accepting Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list applications for Columbia Senior Residences at Forrest Hills Apartments from December 1, 2023, until further notice.

This waiting list is for the following property:

  • Columbia Senior Residences at Forrest Hills - located at 1004 Columbia Drive, Decatur, GA 30030.

To apply while the waitlist is open, complete the online application.

Income limit information can be found here.

This waiting list has the following preferences: The HADC gives preference to residents who live or work in DeKalb County over those who do not.

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the HADC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HADC on November 2, 2023.

About The Agency

Housing Authority of DeKalb County provides affordable housing for up to 4,650 low- and moderate-income households through its public housing programs.

Monday 8:00am-4:30pm
Tuesday 8:00am-4:30pm
Wednesday 8:00am-4:30pm
Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm
Friday 8:00am-12:00pm

246 Sycamore Street, Suite 260, Decatur, GA

Visit Website(404) 270-2500

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How large is the Housing Authority of DeKalb County?

Housing Authority of DeKalb County serves 3,958 low-income households. The agency manages 4,769 Housing Choice Vouchers and 0 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Housing Authority of DeKalb County?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 80 percent of households served by Housing Authority of DeKalb County. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 95 percent of Housing Authority of DeKalb County households.

How many Housing Authority of DeKalb County residents are employed?

Working adults head 1,068 households and make up 27 percent of households served by Housing Authority of DeKalb County.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Housing Authority of DeKalb County?

There are 3285 female-headed renter households living in Housing Authority of DeKalb County housing. Households headed by females are 83% of those served by the Housing Authority of DeKalb County.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Housing Authority of DeKalb County renters?

Black 3,641
Asian-Pacific Islander 158
White 79
Hispanic 79

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Housing Authority of DeKalb County?

There are 1266 households headed by seniors served by the Housing Authority of DeKalb County. Senior households are 32% of households in Housing Authority of DeKalb County housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Housing Authority of DeKalb County housing?

There are 712 persons with disabilities living in Housing Authority of DeKalb County housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 18% of households served by the Housing Authority of DeKalb County.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Housing Authority of DeKalb County?

The Housing Authority of DeKalb County is rated as a standard 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 Housing Authority of DeKalb County open new waiting lists?

Housing Authority of DeKalb County’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on December 11, 2018 and closed on December 13, 2018.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Housing Authority of DeKalb County

Columbia Senior Residences at Forrest Hills

1004 Columbia Dr, Decatur, Georgia 30030

Ashford Parkside Residences

3522 Blair Cir NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30319

Candler Forest

2145 Candler Rd, Decatur, Georgia 30032

Chamblee Senior Residences

3381 Malone Dr, Chamblee, Georgia 30341

The Terraces at Parkview

6800 Parkview Trail, Lithonia, Georgia 30058

Hills at Fairington

5959 Fairington Rd, Lithonia, Georgia 30038

Antioch Villas and Gardens

4735 Bishop Ming Blvd, Stone Mountain, Georgia 30088

The View

901 FOURTH ST, Stone Mountain, Georgia 30083

Reservation at Hairston Lake

1023 N Hairston Rd, Stone Mountain, Georgia 30083

Mills Creek Crossing

3175 Mills Creek Circle, Scottdale, Georgia 30079

The Retreat at Mills Creek

3220 Mills Creek Circle, Scottdale, Georgia 30079

Sterling at Candler Village

2536 Mellville Ave, Decatur, Georgia 30032

Retreat at Spring Hill

4947 SPRING HILL BND, Stone Mountain, Georgia 30083

Tobie Grant Manor

3327 Tobie Cir, Scottdale, Georgia 30079