As a recipient of federal funds, the Housing Authority of DeKalb County, (HADC) is aware of the federal government shutdown that took effect on October 1, 2025. At this time, HADC does not anticipate any immediate impact on the agency’s normal operations. We are closely monitoring the situation and will share updates as new information becomes available. Please continue to monitor our website and official social media channels for the latest information. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Housing Authority of DeKalb County (HADC) Project-Based Voucher (PBV) Waiting List for Starnes Senior Residences (Elderly Age 62+) will open on Friday, December 5, 2025.  The waitlist will close on Friday, January 2, 2026.

 PRE-APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED ONLINE ONLY

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED REVENUE BONDS TO BE ISSUED BY HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF DEKALB, GEORGIA FOR THE BENEFIT OF WESTBURY FAMILY l, LP

Date: September 15, 2025
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: HADC Executive Offices Conference Room,
246 Sycamore Street, Suite 140
Decatur, Georgia, 30030

Link Below for Notice of Public Hearing
FOR THE BENEFIT OF WESTBURY FAMILY l, LP

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED REVENUE BONDS TO BE ISSUED BY HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF DEKALB, GEORGIA FOR THE BENEFIT OF TRINITY FLATS, LP

Date: September 15, 2025
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: HADC Executive Offices Conference Room,
246 Sycamore Street, Suite 140
Decatur, Georgia, 30030

Link Below for Notice of Public Hearing
FOR THE BENEFIT OF TRINITY FLATS, LP

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSED MODIFICATION TO MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS AGAPE SENIOR PROJECT PREVIOUSLY ISSUED BY HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF DEKALB, GEORGIA (FOR THE BENEFIT OF AGAPE FAMILY DEVELOPMENT, LP)

Date: June 30, 2025
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Location: HADC Executive Offices Conference Room,
246 Sycamore Street, Suite 140
Decatur, Georgia, 30030

Link here for the Notice of Public Hearing
FOR THE BENEFIT OF AGAPE FAMILY DEVELOPMENT, LP

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSED MODIFICATION TO MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS CANDLER RESERVE PROJECT PREVIOUSLY ISSUED BY HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF DEKALB, GEORGIA (FOR THE BENEFIT OF CANDLER FAMILY DEVELOPMENT, LP)

Date: June 30, 2025
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Location: HADC Executive Offices Conference Room,
246 Sycamore Street, Suite 140
Decatur, Georgia, 30030

Link here for the Notice of Public Hearing
FOR THE BENEFIT OF CANDLER FAMILY DEVELOPMENT, LP

The Housing Authority of DeKalb County (HADC) has now opened the Project-Based Voucher (PBV) Waiting List for new applicants to Columbia Senior Residences at Decatur East (Elderly 62+)>beginning on Friday, March 14, 2025. Eligible individuals must apply by completing an ONLINE pre-application during the Waiting List open application period.

HADC affiliate, Resident Services Corporation (RSC), will be awarding $5,000 scholarships for both traditional and nontraditional students receiving rental assistance through Housing Authority of DeKalb County’s Housing Choice Voucher Program.

The RSC Scholarship application deadline is April 1, 2025. Eligibility and requirements are outlined on the application.

Link here to download the scholarship application.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED REVENUE BONDS TO BE ISSUED BY HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF DEKALB, GEORGIA FOR THE BENEFIT OF TRANQUILITY AT DECATUR, LP

Date: January 16, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: HADC Executive Offices Conference Room,
246 Sycamore Street, Suite 140
Decatur, Georgia, 30030

Link here for the Notice of Public Hearing
FOR THE BENEFIT OF TRANQUILITY AT DECATUR, LP

The Housing Authority of DeKalb County (HADC) will be closing the Project-Based Voucher (PBV) Waiting List for Candler Forrest (Family) on Thursday, February 13, 2025.

The Housing Authority of DeKalb County (HADC) has now opened the Project-Based Voucher (PBV) Waiting List for new applicants to Mills Creek Crossing beginning on Friday, December 6, 2024. Eligible individuals must apply by completing an ONLINE pre-application during the Waiting List open application period by clicking here.

The Housing Authority of DeKalb County (HADC) will open the Project-Based Voucher (PBV) Waiting Lists for new applicants to Veranda at assembly(Age 55+) on Friday, April 19, 2024 and the Waiting List for Hearthside Brookleigh (Age 62+) will open on Friday, May 17, 2024.

The ARG-Kensingtong Development will feature the Kensington Pointe Senior Residences, Kensington Place Family Community, with office and parking.

PBV Waiting Lists for Phoenix Station (Family) and Columbia Senior Residences at Forrest Hills (Elderly age 62+) to Open December 1, 2023. 

The Housing Authority of DeKalb County (HADC) will open the “Near-Elderly” (55+) Project-Based Voucher (PBV) Waiting List for new applicants to Retreat at Spring Hill on Friday, June 2, 2023. Eligible individuals must apply by completing an ONLINE pre-application at www.dekalbhousing.org during the Waiting List open application period.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED REVENUE BONDS TO BE ISSUED BY HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF DEKALB, GEORGIA FOR THE BENEFIT OF AURORA SENIOR I, LP

DATE: Monday, December 19, 2022
TIME: 1:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Executive Offices Conference Room,
750 Commerce Drive, Suite 300
Decatur, Georgia, 30030

Link her for the Notice of Public Hearing for the Benefit of Aurora Senior I, LP

The Certified Organization for Resident Engagement & Services (CORES) Certification recognizes owners and organizations that have developed a robust commitment, capacity, and competency in providing resident services coordination in affordable housing communities.

The CORES Certification recognizes Resident Services Corporation (RSC) as being invested in using housing as a platform for opportunity and having a record of providing robust resident

The Housing Authority of DeKalb County (HADC) will open the Project-Based Voucher (PBV) Waiting List for new applicants to The View and Reserve at Mills Creek “Elderly” (62+) communities on Friday, June 17, 2022. Eligible individuals must apply by completing an ONLINE pre-application at www.dekalbhousing.org during the Waiting List open application period. Click here for Frequently Asked Questions about HADC's PBV Waiting List Opening.

The Housing Authority of DeKalb County (HADC) opened our Project-Based Voucher (PBV) Waiting List for new applicants on Monday, November 22, 2021, which will remain open until further notice.

Eligible individuals must apply by completing an online pre-application at www.dekalbhousing.org/hcv-program/project-based.php during the Waiting List open application period. Click here for Frequently Asked Questions about HADC's PBV Waiting List Opening.

The Housing Authority of DeKalb County (HADC) and the Housing Development Corporation (HDC) celebrated the Grand Opening of Starnes Senior Residences on Thursday, November 4, 2021. The Housing Development Corporation (HDC) served as the lead co-developer on this project, alongside the Beverly J. Searles Foundation.

Eligible low-income households can enroll in the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program to receive a temporary monthly discount on monthly broadband bills from participating providers. The Emergency Broadband Benefit is an FCC program to help families and households struggling to afford internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Agency will continue to closely monitor government and public health advisories regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. HCV Housing Specialists will remain available via phone and email to assist participants. Please check our website for updates.

To prevent the potential spread of COVID-19 and for the safety of our staff and clients, the Housing Authority and its affiliated companies are taking extra precautions to keep our facilities sanitized. We are encouraging our staff, partners and clients to follow the CDC's recommendations to clean hands, sanitize objects, and stay at home when sick or having been exposed to someone with the virus.

Sterling at Candler Village celebrated held a Grand Opening celebration on February 6, 2020. Part of a master plan for South DeKalb County, the $25.1 million project to provide affordable housing for seniors represents more than a dozen years of planning and construction activities. The project broke ground in June 2017. The 170 unit living senior community (age 62+) 

A $10 million dollar major renovation project of the 170 units at Reserve at Hairston Lake community is underway to ensure that our residents can age in place comfortably within our community. The major renovation project includes funding from 4% tax exempt bonds issued by the HADC,

*Update - HCV Tenant-Based Waiting List Opening CLOSED on December 13, 2018.

HADC is excited to announce it will open its Housing Choice Voucher Program Tenant-Based (commonly known as Section 8) Waiting List. This program provides rental assistance to eligible low-income families, seniors and persons with disabilities. Interested persons must apply by completing an online application at www.dekalbhousing.org.

In order to encourage academic excellence and community responsibility, the Housing Authority of DeKalb County (HADC) and its affiliate, Resident Services Corporation awarded two $2,500 scholarships to two nontraditional students currently receiving rental assistance from HADC.

HADC and its nonprofit affiliate, Resident Services Corporation (RSC) received a 2018 National Award of Merit from NAHRO for our Family Self-Sufficiency Program's Pathways to Self-Sufficiency and RSC Initiatives. 

HADC affiliate, Resident Services Corporation (RSC), will be awarding $2,500 scholarships for both traditional and nontraditional students receiving rental assistance through Housing Authority of DeKalb County’s Housing Choice Voucher Program. Eligibility and requirements are outlined on the application. Link here to download an application.