Rental Housing Assistance

The Housing Choice Voucher Program, also known as Section 8, is part of Georgia's comprehensive housing program administered by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA).

The CDC eviction moratorium has been extended until June 30, 2021, meaning that no one should be evicted solely for non-payment of rent until that date. Visit georgialegalaid.org for more information. Some local communities are offering rental assistance with cares act coronavirus relief (or other) funds. Constituents can contact their local city or county government to see if funds are available for rental assistance. Constituents can also reach out to their local united way by dialing 2-1-1 for updated information on available rental assistance.

DCA is currently providing rental assistance through the State of Georgia Rental Assistance Program in communities that did not receive their own funding. The FAQ page on the State of Georgia Rental Assistance Program has information on how to access rental assistance in areas not covered by the State of Georgia Rental Assistance Program.

State of Georgia Rental Assistance Program. 

Waiting List Openings

• Housing Choice Voucher Program Information
• Administration of the Housing Choice Voucher Program
• Applying to the Housing Choice Voucher Program
• Participant Information
• Landlord Information
• Portability
• Special Programs
• Georgia Landlord-Tenant Handbook
• Fair Housing
• GeorgiaHousingSearch.org
• Small Area Fair Market Rents (SAFMRs)