How to Apply for a Housing Choice Voucher in Atlanta (Atlanta Section 8)

The Atlanta Housing market is extremely expensive. A Housing Choice Voucher can go a long way toward helping Atlanta families afford their rent. Formerly known as Section 8, the Housing Choice Voucher can cover a significant amount of rent. Follow these directions to learn how to apply for a Housing Choice Voucher in Atlanta.

Difficulty: Challenging

Instructions

1. The first thing you will need to do in order to apply for a Housing Choice Voucher in Atlanta is visit the website of the Atlanta Housing Authority. Their web address is listed below.

2. From the Atlanta Housing Authority Website, look to the middle of the page and click on the link that reads "Housing Choice." Again, remember that Section 8 program name has been changed to "Housing Choice," you will not see any reference to Section 8, but it is the same program.

3. Once you have clicked on the "Housing Choice" link, you should read the entire page. At the bottom of the page you will be given the status of the Atlanta Housing Choice Application Waiting List.
   
   Currently, the waiting list is closed, but you should check this page periodically because things change, and they change rather quickly. When the Atlanta Housing Choice Voucher waiting list does open up, many people will sign up immediately, if you are not on top of things you will certainly miss out.

Tips & Warnings

• Very often, when the Atlanta Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List opens up, the Atlanta Housing Authority (AHA) will advertise the status in the newspaper. Keep a watchful eye on the Atlanta Journal Constitution as well as the AHA web page.

Resources

• Atlanta Housing Authority