Government Subsidized Housing
A person lives in subsidized housing if the government pays part or all of the rent. There are several kinds of subsidized housing for people with low incomes. Generally, your rights and duties as a subsidized housing "tenant" are the same as those in any landlord-tenant situation. However, you have some extra protections as a subsidized housing tenant.
By: Elder Law Committee of State Bar of Georgia
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Housing Choice Vouchers
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Housing choice vouchers allow very low-income families to choose and lease or purchase safe, decent, and affordable privately-owned rental housing.
By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
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Housing Choice Vouchers Fact Sheet
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The housing choice voucher program is the federal government's major program for assisting very low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled to afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market. Since housing assistance is provided on behalf of the family or individual, participants are able to find their own housing, including single-family homes, townhouses and apartments.
By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
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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.
By: Georgia Legal Services Program
Renter Assistance
Rental Assistance Programs in Georgia
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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.
By: Georgia Department of Community Affairs
Renter?s Assistance
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Looking for an apartment or house to rent? It can be both exciting - and frustrating. Click the link to read more about it.
By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
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Related Information
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.
By: Georgia Department of Community Affairs
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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.
By: Georgia Legal Services Program
Tenants' Rights As a tenant, you have rights, but you also have responsibilities. For your own protection, there are some things you need to do before you even sign the lease, while you are renting and when you move out. There are also things you need to know if your landlord tries to evict you.
By: Atlanta Legal Aid Society
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A Landlord's Guide to the Section 8 Rental Program
(Separate Website)
This manual explains the landlord's role and those of other players necessary to make the Department of Community Affairs Section 8 Program successful.
By: Georgia Department of Community Affairs
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