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City of Atlanta Section 8 Program – Overview, Qualifications, Approval

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Modified (EST) : 12/31/2024 8:06:13 AM

The City of Atlanta Department of Grants and Community Development (DGCD), operates a Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation (Mod-Rehab) program – a unit-based rental assistance (subsidy) program for low and moderately-low income individuals and families. This is NOT a voucher program. Mod-Rehab assistance is not transferable. Participants will only receive rental assistance while living in a Mod Rehab unit. 

 

The City offers rental subsidy at 4 unit-based properties. For application info, visit the City of Atlanta Section 8 Program website (link below).  

 

Qualifications
The selection and screening of suitable tenants is the responsibility of the property owner. Selection criteria is provided at the time of application submission. Applicants must comply with all instructions given at the property. Screening includes a criminal background check for every adult family member. Additional screening, by the City’s Section 8 staff, will be done according to program criteria (income, citizenship, housing need, etc.). Income limits are available on the City’s Section 8 web page (link below). NOTE: Applicants whose name appears on the Lifetime Sex Offender list or have been arrested or convicted for manufacturing meth are automatically disqualified and ineligible for federal funding. 

 

Approval
If approved, an acceptance letter and checklist of items required to complete certification will be sent to the applicant. Certification documents consist of:

  • Proof of income (check stubs, award letters, etc.)  

  • Social security card(s)

  • Birth certificate (all household members)

  • Photo ID for household members 18 years old or older

  • Any pertinent info that pertains to the household

  • Applicant should receive the letter within three (3) business days after approval. The letter will include an appointment date and time for certification briefing. 

 

NOTE: DGCD does not offer or accept applications for Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers. If interested in obtaining a housing choice voucher, please visit the Atlanta Housing website for more info (link below).    

 

For more information, contact the Department of Grants and Community Development at 404-330-6390.

 

City of Atlanta Section 8 Program

 

Department of Grants and Community Development

 

Atlanta Housing