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Georgia Residential Finance
Georgia Residential Finance is based in Atlanta, Dekalb County, GA and administers 18,263 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code GA901. Program type: Section 8. Households served: 11,219. Occupancy: 61%. ZIP codes served: 36.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Elevator/High-Rise), effective 2026-01-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating (Natural Gas) | $9 | $12 | $15 | $19 | $24 |
| Heating (Bottle Gas) | $33 | $47 | $57 | $70 | $87 |
| Heating (Electric) | $10 | $14 | $18 | $22 | $28 |
| Heating (Heat Pump) | $8 | $10 | $12 | $17 | $21 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas) | $3 | $4 | $5 | $7 | $8 |
| Cooking (Bottle Gas) | $10 | $17 | $20 | $23 | $30 |
| Cooking (Electric) | $6 | $8 | $10 | $13 | $16 |
| Other Electric | $16 | $23 | $29 | $36 | $46 |
| Air Conditioning | $5 | $7 | $10 | $13 | $15 |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas) | $4 | $7 | $9 | $11 | $13 |
| Water Heating (Bottle Gas) | $17 | $23 | $33 | $40 | $47 |
| Water Heating (Electric) | $10 | $15 | $20 | $25 | $31 |
| Water | $23 | $27 | $31 | $37 | $44 |
| Sewer | $22 | $26 | $31 | $39 | $48 |
| Trash Collection | $22 | $22 | $22 | $22 | $22 |
| Range/Microwave | $11 | $11 | $11 | $11 | $11 |
Waiting lists
Not published. We have not found a waiting list status on this authority's website. Contact the authority to ask whether its lists are open.
Latest from Georgia Residential Finance
- DCA Emergency Housing Voucher Program to End June 30, 2026The Emergency Housing Voucher Program administered by the DCA will conclude on June 30, 2026.
- DCA Project Based Voucher Properties Opens Waitlists on November 24, 2025The Georgia Residential Finance Authority announces that DCA Project Based Voucher properties will open their waitlists on November 24, 2025.
Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)
HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code this authority serves. Each ZIP code links to its own rent page.
| ZIP code | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30002 | $1,080 | $1,120 | $1,220 | $1,450 | $1,730 |
| 30012 | $1,140 | $1,190 | $1,290 | $1,540 | $1,830 |
| 30021 | $1,310 | $1,370 | $1,490 | $1,780 | $2,110 |
| 30030 | $1,830 | $1,920 | $2,100 | $2,520 | $3,010 |
| 30032 | $1,310 | $1,370 | $1,490 | $1,780 | $2,110 |
| 30033 | $1,700 | $1,770 | $1,930 | $2,300 | $2,730 |
| 30034 | $1,390 | $1,450 | $1,580 | $1,880 | $2,240 |
| 30035 | $1,500 | $1,560 | $1,700 | $2,030 | $2,410 |
| 30038 | $1,510 | $1,570 | $1,710 | $2,040 | $2,420 |
| 30039 | $1,840 | $1,920 | $2,090 | $2,490 | $2,960 |
| 30058 | $1,450 | $1,520 | $1,650 | $1,970 | $2,330 |
| 30072 | $1,300 | $1,350 | $1,470 | $1,750 | $2,080 |
| 30079 | $1,150 | $1,190 | $1,300 | $1,550 | $1,840 |
| 30083 | $1,380 | $1,440 | $1,570 | $1,870 | $2,220 |
| 30084 | $1,600 | $1,660 | $1,810 | $2,160 | $2,560 |
| 30087 | $1,680 | $1,750 | $1,910 | $2,280 | $2,700 |
| 30088 | $1,430 | $1,490 | $1,620 | $1,930 | $2,290 |
| 30094 | $1,570 | $1,640 | $1,780 | $2,120 | $2,520 |
| 30288 | $1,140 | $1,190 | $1,290 | $1,540 | $1,830 |
| 30294 | $1,580 | $1,640 | $1,790 | $2,130 | $2,530 |
| 30306 | $1,900 | $1,980 | $2,150 | $2,560 | $3,050 |
| 30307 | $1,960 | $2,040 | $2,220 | $2,650 | $3,140 |
| 30315 | $1,060 | $1,100 | $1,200 | $1,430 | $1,700 |
| 30316 | $1,600 | $1,670 | $1,820 | $2,170 | $2,580 |
| 30317 | $1,640 | $1,710 | $1,860 | $2,220 | $2,630 |
| 30319 | $2,110 | $2,200 | $2,390 | $2,850 | $3,380 |
| 30322 | $1,900 | $1,980 | $2,150 | $2,570 | $3,040 |
| 30324 | $2,130 | $2,210 | $2,410 | $2,870 | $3,420 |
| 30329 | $1,880 | $1,960 | $2,130 | $2,540 | $3,030 |
| 30338 | $1,980 | $2,070 | $2,250 | $2,680 | $3,200 |
| 30340 | $1,530 | $1,590 | $1,730 | $2,060 | $2,450 |
| 30341 | $1,880 | $1,960 | $2,130 | $2,540 | $3,010 |
| 30345 | $1,700 | $1,770 | $1,930 | $2,300 | $2,730 |
| 30346 | $1,870 | $1,950 | $2,120 | $2,530 | $3,000 |
| 30350 | $1,810 | $1,880 | $2,050 | $2,440 | $2,900 |
| 30360 | $1,590 | $1,650 | $1,800 | $2,140 | $2,550 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Georgia Residential Finance
60 Executive Park S, Atlanta, GA 30329
Phone: (404) 679-4940
Official website: dca.georgia.gov
Email updates
About Georgia Residential Finance
Overview
Georgia Residential Finance operates a Section 8 voucher-only program, administering 18,263 vouchers. The program serves 11,219 households, with an occupancy rate of 61%. This housing authority does not manage any public housing units, focusing solely on providing rental assistance to eligible families in the Atlanta area.
Scale and standing
Georgia Residential Finance ranks first among the four housing authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell area. It holds the second-largest Section 8 voucher program in the state, out of 21 authorities with vouchers. Peer authorities in the region include the Housing Authority of the County of Dekalb, which administers 4,722 vouchers, and the Housing Authority of the City of Decatur, with 1,043 vouchers.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,220 to $2,650, with an average of $1,911. This is significantly higher than the state average of $1,346. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom is in ZIP code 30324 at $2,650, while the lowest is in ZIP code 30315 at $1,220.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Other housing authorities serving these ZIP codes
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area.
- Housing Authority of the County of Dekalb, GADecatur, GA, 4,722 vouchers
- Housing Authority of the City of DecaturDecatur, GA, 1,043 vouchers
- Housing Authority of the City of LithoniaLithonia, GA, 200 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.