Georgia

Fact Sheets (4)+

• Government Subsidized Housing

  This document discusses subsidized housing and the rights, duties, and protections as a subsidized housing "tenant." Read More

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  Korean / 한국어

• Housing Choice Vouchers

  Housing choice vouchers allow very low-income families to choose and lease or purchase safe, decent, and affordable privately-owned rental housing. Content Detail

  By:

  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

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  Spanish / Español

• Housing Choice Vouchers Fact Sheet

  This website provides answers to commonly asked questions about the housing choice voucher program. Content Detail

  By:

  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

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  Spanish / Español

• What You Need to Know About Section 8 Vouchers

  This document provides basic information about the Section 8 Voucher program administered by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. Read More

  By:

  Georgia Legal Services Program®

Related Information (4)+

• Brochure on Fair Housing Laws

  The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in housing based on race or color, national origin, religion, sex , familial status (including children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians; pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18), and handicap (disability). Content Detail

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  PDF

• How Do I Find Housing Brochure

  This brochure discusses basic considerations when finding a place to rent. Note: You can also use the website Georgia Housing Search (www.georgiahousingsearch.org) which contains information on affordable rental units. Content Detail

  By:

  Georgia Legal Services Program®

• Map of Georgia Housing Authorities Administering Housing Choice Voucher Program

  In Georgia the Department of Community Affairs administers the Section 8 housing voucher program in 155 of Georgia's 159 counties. In some counties, the local public housing authority also provides Section 8 vouchers to residents of those counties. This MAP shows where the local offices are for each of these counties and indicates where the housing authorities administer the voucher programs. Read More

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  Georgia Department of Community Affairs

• Minimum Rent in Public Housing and Housing Accepting Section 8 Vouchers

  This document describes the minimum rent requirements in Public Housing and in apartment complexes that accept Section 8 vouchers. Read More

  By:

  Georgia Legal Services Program®

Renter Assistance (2)+

• Rental Assistance Programs in Georgia

  The Georgia Department of Community Affairs administers two rental assistance programs that pay a portion of qualifying households rent directly to participating landlords: (1) Rental Assistance and (2) Section 8. Content Detail

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  Georgia Department of Community Affairs

• Renter’s Assistance

  Looking for an apartment or house to rent? It can be both exciting - and frustrating. Click the link to read more about it. Content Detail

  By:

  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

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  Spanish / Español