The Department of Community Affairs provides the subsidy payment directly to the landlord on behalf of the program participant. The amount of the subsidy is based primarily upon the participant's income. DCA administers the program in 149 of Georgia's 159 counties through six regional offices located around the State. The remaining 10 counties are served by their local housing authority.

Housing Choice Voucher Program Funding
The Housing Choice Voucher Program is funded totally by federal funds from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. No State appropriations are used in the administration of this program. Currently, the Program serves over 16,000 Georgia families and processes over 11,000 rental assistance checks per month, adding more than $100 million to Georgia’s economy each year.

The Housing Choice Voucher Program operates by providing direct subsidy rent payments to qualified landlords for tenants participating in the program. Program participants normally pay approximately 30 percent of their adjusted income toward rent. The landlord's subsidy is paid monthly by the DCA and normally consists of the difference between the gross rent, which includes an allowance for tenant paid utilities, and 30 percent of the tenant's adjusted income.