Housing Authority of the City of ATLANTA Georgia

230 John Wesley Dobbs Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, 30303 · ~23,981 units under management

Call 4048924700

Fair Market Rent by unit size — Atlanta, GA (2026)

Figures shown are Fair Market Rent for the county this agency primarily serves — the agency's actual payment standard (typically 90–110% of FMR) may differ. Confirm directly with the agency. Full county data: Fulton County

Who this agency serves

Housing Authority of the City of ATLANTA Georgia served 19,775 households across 24,022 units (82% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 2.0 people, an average annual income of $19,847, and pays an average of $468 per month toward rent.

Households served
19,775 of 24,022 units
Avg. household income
$19,847
Avg. rent paid by household
$468
Avg. household size
2.0 people
Households with children
35%
Head of household 62+
44%
Head of household with a disability
40%

Unit mix: 45% 1-bedroom, 31% 2-bedroom, 24% 3-bedroom.

Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.

Public housing inspection scores

HUD conducts physical inspections of public housing developments under the REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) program. Scores run 0–100: 90+ is High Performer, 60–89 is Standard, below 60 is Troubled. This agency administers 29 developments with an average score of 84 (Standard).

DevelopmentCityScoreProtocolInspected
MAGNOLIA PARK IAtlanta98 High PerformerNSPIREJun 2025
GEORGIA AVENUE HIGHRISEAtlanta98 High PerformerNSPIREJul 2024
Veranda at Auburn Pointe/Veranda/GradyIIAtlanta97 High PerformerUPCSJun 2022
ASHLEY COURTS AT CASCADE - PHASE IIAtlanta96 High PerformerNSPIREMar 2024
MAGNOLIA PARK IIAtlanta95 High PerformerNSPIREMar 2024
Ashley CollegetownII/AshColl 2HarrVAtlanta94 High PerformerNSPIREJul 2024
Atrium at Collegetown/John O. Chiles SrAtlanta94 High PerformerNSPIREAug 2024
COLUMBIA CRESTEAtlanta94 High PerformerNSPIREJun 2024
Ashley Auburn Pointe I (Grady III)Atlanta93 High PerformerNSPIREAug 2024
Capital Gateway II aka Cap Gate IVAtlanta93 High PerformerNSPIREMay 2024
CENTENNIAL PLACE IIAtlanta92 High PerformerUPCSOct 2014
VILLAGE of CARVER Homes, Phase IIAtlanta91 High PerformerNSPIREMar 2024
WESTMINSTERAtlanta91 High PerformerNSPIREJul 2024
CENTENNIAL PLACE IIIAtlanta91 High PerformerUPCSJul 2013
CHESHIRE BRIDGE ROAD HIGHRISEAtlanta91 High PerformerNSPIREJul 2025
CENTENNIAL PLACE IAtlanta90 High PerformerUPCSJul 2013
VILLAGE AT CARVER , PHASE IIIAtlanta90 High PerformerNSPIRESep 2024
Villages at Carver Phase V /Carver VAtlanta89 StandardNSPIREMar 2024
Gardens at Collegetown/JohnChilesHarrVI/Atlanta88 StandardNSPIREDec 2023
Mech StatCross/Mech-4-McDanGlen homes IVAtlanta88 StandardNSPIREMay 2024
ASHLEY TERRACE at West EndAtlanta87 StandardNSPIRESep 2025
MARIAN ROAD HIGHRISEAtlanta83 StandardNSPIREJul 2024
Mech Crossing/Mech-3-McDan/Gle HomesIVAtlanta83 StandardNSPIREMay 2024
MARTIN STREET PLAZAAtlanta80 StandardNSPIREJun 2024
CAPITOL Gateway IIIAtlanta75 StandardNSPIREAug 2025
COLUMBIA GROVE (PERRY IV Homes)Atlanta71 StandardNSPIREJul 2025
ASHLEY COURTS at Cascade IAtlanta53 TroubledNSPIRESep 2025
ASHLEY AUBURN POINTE IIAtlanta37 TroubledNSPIREJul 2025
ASHLEY Crt at CASCADE I, PHASE IIIAtlanta28 TroubledNSPIREJul 2024

Source: HUD REAC Physical Inspection Scores — data reflects the most recent inspection for each development. See Understanding REAC and NSPIRE inspection scores for methodology details.

For Renters

Am I eligible?

To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher through Housing Authority of the City of ATLANTA Georgia, your household's gross annual income generally must be at or below the limits below (50% of area median income, as set by HUD). Most agencies are required to prioritize applicants at or below 30% AMI (the Extremely Low Income limit) for at least 75% of new vouchers.

Household sizeMax gross annual income
1 person$41,250
2 people$47,150
3 people$53,050
4 people$58,900
5 people$63,650
6 people$68,350
7 people$73,050
8 people$77,750

Source: HUD Income Limits, 2026. Meeting the income limit does not guarantee a voucher — waiting lists, local preferences, and funding levels vary. Contact Housing Authority of the City of ATLANTA Georgia directly for current availability. Learn more about eligibility →

For Renters

Income-restricted housing in Atlanta, GA

These properties were built or rehabilitated using the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and must rent a portion of units below market rate. Many, but not all, accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers — contact the property directly to confirm current availability and voucher acceptance.

Source: HUD LIHTC Public-Use Database. Properties shown were placed in service within the last 35 years and may still be under compliance obligations. Verify availability, income limits, and voucher acceptance directly with each property. More on finding affordable housing →

Applying with this agency

Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact Housing Authority of the City of ATLANTA Georgia directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.

Evaluating this market

Landlords and investors: see becoming a Section 8 landlord and how to read this market's numbers.