435 Joseph E Lowery Blvd SW, Atlanta, GA 30310
Waiting List Forecast: Likely Long or Closed for Public Housing units, and Likely Short or None for other affordable units
Verified for 2023 by Colleen Carter, Ric Gresia| Rent | Beds | Baths | SqFt |
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| Call for Rents† | Floorplan Info Upon Request | - | - |
Since this property may have HUD-funded Public Housing with subsidies that help pay tenants' rent, the property is likely to have a long waiting list. Housing authorities often open these waiting lists periodically. Important: Housing authorities don't always open housing waiting lists at a property-specific level or even allow applicants to choose at which property they can live. Many times, the housing authority will assign an applicant to a property without giving the applicant a choice.
Note: Affordable Housing Online has not confirmed the waiting list status directly with the property. This waiting list status forecast is based on our housing experts' knowledge of similar properties. You should always confirm this status directly with the property.
The Atrium at CollegeTown is a 190-unit property for seniors near the Historic West End of Atlanta, Georgia. Formerly John O. Chiles, the building was originally constructed in 1965 and had been a valuable affordable housing community serving elderly households for more than 40 years. Mercy Housing, with the support of Georgia’s Department of Community Affairs, the City of Atlanta and SunTrust, developed a financing structure to allow for the necessary renovations to ensure that the property remains affordable to seniors for years to come.
This LIHTC property is among the most common types of affordable rental housing in the United States. The LIHTC programonly provides subsidies to the building’s owner at construction. The LIHTC program doesn't provide direct subsidies to the residents, but the owner must set rents affordable to low-income renters in the area. You would not pay more than 30% of your income for rent. To qualify, you must earn 50% or less of the Area Median Income (AMI), which you can find on this page’s income chart. LIHTC properties tend to have shorter waiting lists however, since The Atrium At Collegetown has a project-based subsidy, the waiting list is likely much longer than other local LIHTC properties. Records show this property may have been recently associated with the Public Housing program, which means it could have a new RAD Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance contract. LIHTC properties tend to have shorter waiting lists however, since this property may have a project-based subsidy, the waiting list may be much longer than other local LIHTC properties. LIHTC properties nationwide are required to accept housing vouchers however, if this property has a RAD Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance contract, your Section 8 voucher cannot be used here. LIHTC properties were first built in the late 1980's and the LIHTC program funds the renovation of older properties. Because they tend to be newer or renovated, these properties are more likely to have larger units, more amenities, and greater tenant service offerings than other affordable housing programs. This property might be right for you if you need help paying your rent and are willing to wait for a possibly longer waiting list if this is indeed a RAD property.
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| AMI* | 1 person | 2 people | 3 people | 4 people | 5 people | 6 people | 7 people | 8 people |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI for PBRA Units | $21,500 / year | $24,550 / year | $27,600 / year | $30,650 / year | $35,140 / year | $40,280 / year | $45,420 / year | $50,560 / year |
| 50% AMI for LIHTC Units | $35,750 / year | $40,850 / year | $45,950 / year | $51,050 / year | $55,150 / year | $59,250 / year | $63,350 / year | $67,400 / year |
| 50% AMI for PBRA Units | $35,750 / year | $40,850 / year | $45,950 / year | $51,050 / year | $55,150 / year | $59,250 / year | $63,350 / year | $67,400 / year |
| 60% AMI for LIHTC Units | $42,900 / year | $49,020 / year | $55,140 / year | $61,260 / year | $66,180 / year | $71,100 / year | $76,020 / year | $80,880 / year |
| 80% AMI for PBRA Units | $57,200 / year | $65,350 / year | $73,500 / year | $81,650 / year | $88,200 / year | $94,750 / year | $101,250 / year | $107,800 / year |
*AMI: Area Median Income. Renters qualify for different housing programs if their income is below a specified percentage of AMI.
Does The Atrium At Collegetown have a waiting list?
The Atrium At Collegetown probably has a waiting list. Since our research has shown there are some public housing units at this property, the waiting list would be for those units. We haven't confirmed if this is the case, so you should contact the property to confirm.
Are rents subsidized at The Atrium At Collegetown?
We believe rents are most likely subsidized at all or some of the units since our research has turned up at least one public housing or rental assistance contract probably associated with this property.
What property management company manges The Atrium At Collegetown?
The Atrium At Collegetown is managed by Mercy Housing headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
In addition to The Atrium At Collegetown, how many other affordable housing properties (and units) are there in Atlanta?
In addition to The Atrium At Collegetown, we list 274 other affordable properties in Atlanta. Learn about these properties here. Our data research shows that there are a total of 32704 affordable units in Atlanta.
When was the The Atrium At Collegetown listing last updated?
The Atrium At Collegetown listing on Affordable Housing Online was last updated on 01/03/2023 by Affordable Housing Online research staff. Remember, a property's status can change so you should contact the property to confirm.
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