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Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Decatur, GA

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the De Kalb County Public Housing Authority.

Income may not exceed 50% of the median income from the table below. The Housing Authority must provide 75 percent of vouchers to those whose income does not exceed 30% of the median income listed below.

HUD Income Limits 2024 in Decatur, GA.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2024Median Family Income2024 Yearly Income Limit2024 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income LimitsCategory12345
De Kalb County, GA$58,700Very Low Income (50%)$29,250$32,500$35,100$37,700$40,300
Extremely Low Income (30%)$24,860$30,000$35,100$37,700$40,300
Low Income (80%) $46,800$52,000$56,200$60,350$64,500

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HUD Housing Low Income Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties In Decatur, GA

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Decatur, GA. LIHTC apartment rents are not based on the tenants income. Income credit set aside brackets are selected during the apartment credit applications are used to determine the apartment rents.

The rents are based upon the Area Medium Income (AMI) and tenant based utility allowances. At least 20% of these apartments (listed below), must provide these low rates for low-income tenants.

HUD housing LIHTC Eligibility Requirements

Income: Households must earn below a certain income level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 60% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for LIHTC housing.
Citizenship or residency status: Households must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.
Need for housing assistance: Households must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that they must be unable to afford housing on their own.

In addition to the above requirements, some LIHTC properties may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for LIHTC housing, you can contact your local housing authority (listed above) or search for LIHTC properties (listed below).

LIHTC Maximum Rents

The maximum allowable rents are equal to 30% of the Area Medium Income (AMI), less the utility allowances.

HUD Fair Market Rents for Decatur, GA De Kalb County



Available LIHTC Properties In Decatur, GA

Using the table above you can estimate what you would be paying by checking the LIHTC Maximum Rent section.

Contact these properties for openings and wait lists and price lists.

Decatur East

590 East Freeman Street
Decatur, GA - 30030
Total Apartment Units: 92
1 Bedroom apartments 74
2 Bedroom apartments 18

Swift Creek

2591 Whites Mill Rd
Decatur, GA - 30034
Total Apartment Units: 60
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 60

White Oak Ave Villas


Decatur, GA - 30037
Total Apartment Units: 16
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 16
Years In Service Since: 1990

Delano Place

1575 Line St
Decatur, GA - 30032
Total Apartment Units: 58
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 58
Years In Service Since: 1993

Candler Crossing

3000 Ember Dr
Decatur, GA - 30034
Total Apartment Units: 296
Years In Service Since: 1994

Forrest Heights Apartments Nsp3

1048 Columbia Dr
Decatur, GA - 30030
Total Apartment Units: 80
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 80
1 Bedroom apartments 70
2 Bedroom apartments 10
Years In Service Since: 1996
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Columns At East Hill

135 E Hill St
Decatur, GA - 30030
Total Apartment Units: 28
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 28
Years In Service Since: 1996

Thornberry Apartments

2435 Aylesbury Loop
Decatur, GA - 30034
Total Apartment Units: 280
Years In Service Since: 1997

Columbia Village Townhomes

100 Jessica Ave
Decatur, GA - 30032
Total Apartment Units: 100
Years In Service Since: 1999
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Forest At Columbia

2505 Columbia Dr
Decatur, GA - 30034
Total Apartment Units: 161
Years In Service Since: 2001
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Robins Landing

3529 Glenwood Rd
Decatur, GA - 30032
Total Apartment Units: 304
Years In Service Since: 2001

Brittany Apartments

3308 Covington
Decatur, GA - 30032
Total Apartment Units: 177
Years In Service Since: 2002
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Villas Of Friendly Heights

1300 Friendly Heights Blvd
Decatur, GA - 30035
Total Apartment Units: 132
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 132
1 Bedroom apartments 30
2 Bedroom apartments 78
3 Bedroom apartments 24
Years In Service Since: 2002
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Chapel Run Apartments

4522 Snapfinger Woods Dr
Decatur, GA - 30035
Total Apartment Units: 172
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 172
1 Bedroom apartments 36
2 Bedroom apartments 88
3 Bedroom apartments 36
4 Bedroom apartments 12
Years In Service Since: 2003
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Magnolia Circle

100 Dash Lewis Dr
Decatur, GA - 30034
Total Apartment Units: 84
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 84
1 Bedroom apartments 32
2 Bedroom apartments 52
Years In Service Since: 2003
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Cedar Creek Apartments

3073 Cedar Creek Pkwy
Decatur, GA - 30033
Total Apartment Units: 168
1 Bedroom apartments 2
2 Bedroom apartments 22
3 Bedroom apartments 10
Years In Service Since: 2003

Cedar Creek West Apartments

3117 Cedar Brook Dr
Decatur, GA - 30033
Total Apartment Units: 164
1 Bedroom apartments 11
2 Bedroom apartments 100
3 Bedroom apartments 52
Years In Service Since: 2003

Wesley Club

4103 Wesley Club Dr
Decatur, GA - 30034
Total Apartment Units: 257
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 257
2 Bedroom apartments 152
3 Bedroom apartments 105
Years In Service Since: 2004
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Kirkwood Gardens

1434 Scott Boulovard Suite 200
Decatur, GA - 30030
Total Apartment Units: 43
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 43
1 Bedroom apartments 16
2 Bedroom apartments 27
Years In Service Since: 2005
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Orchard Walk Apartments

3800 Flat Shoals Rd
Decatur, GA - 30034
Total Apartment Units: 202
Years In Service Since: 2005
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Whispering Pines (decatur)

2784 Kelly Lake Rd
Decatur, GA - 30032
Total Apartment Units: 40
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 40
1 Bedroom apartments 11
2 Bedroom apartments 29
Years In Service Since: 2006

Retreat At Madison Place

3907 Redwing Cir
Decatur, GA - 30035
Total Apartment Units: 160
Years In Service Since: 2006
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Whispering Pines Apartments

2784 Kelly Lake Rd
Decatur, GA - 30032
Total Apartment Units: 40
Years In Service Since: 2006
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Candler Forest

2145 Candler Rd
Decatur, GA - 30032
Total Apartment Units: 100
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 100
1 Bedroom apartments 2
2 Bedroom apartments 69
3 Bedroom apartments 29
Years In Service Since: 2007

Creekside Vista

3100 Lumby Dr
Decatur, GA - 30034
Total Apartment Units: 208
Years In Service Since: 2007

Candler Forrest

2145 Candler Rd
Decatur, GA - 30032
Total Apartment Units: 100
Years In Service Since: 2007
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Allen Wilson Terrace Phase I

1480 Commerce Dr
Decatur, GA - 30030
Total Apartment Units: 40
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 40
1 Bedroom apartments 8
2 Bedroom apartments 16
3 Bedroom apartments 16
Years In Service Since: 2011
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Allen Wilson Apartments Phase Ii

1450 Commerce Dr Ste 110
Decatur, GA - 30030
Total Apartment Units: 80
Years In Service Since: 2012
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Allen Wilson - Phase Iii

1450 Commerce Dr
Decatur, GA - 30030
Total Apartment Units: 71
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 71
1 Bedroom apartments 6
2 Bedroom apartments 49
3 Bedroom apartments 16
Years In Service Since: 2013

Trinity Walk

421 W Trinity Pl
Decatur, GA - 30030
Total Apartment Units: 69
Years In Service Since: 2016
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Trinity Walk Phase Ii

421 W Trinity Pl
Decatur, GA - 30030
Total Apartment Units: 52
Years In Service Since: 2017
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Oakview Walk

1111 Oakview Rd
Decatur, GA - 30030
Total Apartment Units: 34
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 34
1 Bedroom apartments 27
2 Bedroom apartments 7
Years In Service Since: 2019
Family Apartments: YES


HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Decatur, GA

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development provides active listings of Section 8 and Multifamily apartments. We have listed them below for you to contact. Check with them to see if they have current availabilities and/or waiting lists. With Section 8 properties, you will need a voucher. Contact the De Kalb County Public Housing Authorities, listed at the top of this page.

Eligibility for HUD Housing Section 8, you must meet the following requirements:

Income: Your income must be below a certain level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 50% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for Section 8 housing.
Citizenship or residency status: You must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
Need for housing assistance: You must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that you must be unable to afford housing on your own.

In addition to the above requirements, some Section 8 programs may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for Section 8 housing, you can contact your local Public Housing Authority (listed above). The Public Housing Authorities can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for Section 8 assistance.

Tips To Get In To Section 8 Housing:

Local Rules: Each local housing authority has different rules around Section 8. Decide where you want to live and find the housing authorities in charge of those neighborhoods.
Applying for a Voucher: Contact your local Public Housing Agency (PHA) to apply for a voucher. They can tell you if they’re currently accepting new applicants and provide application details.
Payment Standards: Section 8 doesn’t specify a fixed dollar amount for rent assistance. Instead, the PHA sets a payment standard based on local housing market rates.

Abbington Perimeter Apts.

1 West Court Square
Decatur, GA - 30030
Phone: 404-606-1713
Total Apartment Units: 68
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Swanton Heights Apartments

481 Electric Avenue
Decatur, GA - 30030
Phone: 404-270-2131
Total Apartment Units: 98
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Allen Wilson Phase Ii - Oliver House

1450 Commerce Drive
Decatur, GA - 30303
Phone: 404-270-2101
Total Apartment Units: 80
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Allen Wilson Phase I

1480 Commerce Drive
Decatur, GA - 30030
Phone: 404-270-2101
Total Apartment Units: 40
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Allen Wilson Phase Iii

263 Robin St
Decatur, GA - 30030
Phone: 404-270-2101
Total Apartment Units: 71
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Trinity Walk I

421 W Trinity Pl
Decatur, GA - 30030
Phone: 470-310-3460
Total Apartment Units: 69
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Allegre Point Senior Residences

3391 Flat Shoals Road
Decatur, GA - 30034
Phone: 404-241-7224
Total Apartment Units: 65
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Shepherd Center

321 W Hill St
Decatur, GA - 30030
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 14
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Ahepa One Apartments

2025 Ludovie Ln
Decatur, GA - 30033
Phone: 404-315-6800
Total Apartment Units: 68
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Park Trace Apartments

700 Atlanta Ave
Decatur, GA - 30030
Phone: 404 371-0887
Total Apartment Units: 170
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Trinity Walk Ii

421-k W Trinity Pl
Decatur, GA - 30031
Phone: 470-310-3460
Total Apartment Units: 42
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Decatur Christian Towers

1438 Church St
Decatur, GA - 30030
Phone: 404-377-5507 x1
Total Apartment Units: 216
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Clairmont Oaks

441 Clairmont Ave
Decatur, GA - 30030
Phone: 404 378-8887
Total Apartment Units: 298
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure


About our Data

Our data is collected from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development data along with computations based on their rules on apartments/housing.

How does HUD housing work in GA?

You must qualify for the HUD apartments in the area you are searching. Then, you need to apply directly at the location or through the Public Housing Authority.