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Housing Authority of the County of Dekalb, GA
Housing Authority of the County of Dekalb, GA is based in Decatur, Dekalb County, GA and administers 4,722 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code GA237. Program type: Combined. Households served: 4,387. Occupancy: 92%. ZIP codes served: 36.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Multi-Family (Apartment/Row House/Townhouse/Semi-Detached/Duplex)). Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating (Natural Gas (avg)) | $13 | $16 | $17 | $20 | $22 |
| Heating (Electric) | $16 | $18 | $23 | $29 | $34 |
| Heating (Electric Heat Pump) | $13 | $16 | $19 | $21 | $24 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas (avg)) | $3 | $3 | $4 | $5 | $7 |
| Cooking (Electric) | $6 | $7 | $11 | $14 | $17 |
| Other Electric | $24 | $28 | $39 | $50 | $61 |
| Air Conditioning | $11 | $13 | $18 | $24 | $29 |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas (avg)) | $5 | $6 | $9 | $12 | $15 |
| Water Heating (Electric) | $15 | $17 | $22 | $27 | $32 |
| Water | $13 | $13 | $18 | $23 | $28 |
| Sewer | $51 | $52 | $70 | $88 | $106 |
| Other specify: Electric Charge | $18 | $18 | $18 | $18 | $18 |
| Other specify: Natural Gas Charge | $48 | $48 | $48 | $48 | $48 |
| Range/Microwave | $11 | $11 | $11 | $11 | $11 |
| Refrigerator | $12 | $12 | $12 | $12 | $12 |
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Project-based vouchers | Closed | Authority's page |
As published on the authority's website when we last checked it. Confirm with the authority before applying.
Latest from Housing Authority of the County of Dekalb, GA
- IMPORTANT NOTICE - EHV PROGRAMThe Housing Authority of Dekalb County has issued an important notice regarding their EHV program, though no additional details were provided.
- IMPORTANT NOTICE - EHV PROGRAM EXTENSIONThe Housing Authority of Dekalb County has extended their Emergency Housing Voucher program.
- PUBLIC NOTICEA public notice has been issued without specific details.
- 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, 2025The Housing Authority of DeKalb County (HADC) is opening its Project-Based Voucher (PBV) waiting list for Starnes Senior Residences, specifically for elderly individuals aged 62 and older, on December 5, 2025.
- PUBLIC NOTICE 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.The Project-Based Voucher waiting list for Starnes Senior Residences, specifically for elderly individuals aged 62 and above, will open on December 5, 2025, and close on January 2, 2026.
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
Housing Authority of the County of Dekalb, GA
246 Sycamore St Ste 260, Decatur, GA 30030
Phone: (404) 270-2500
Official website: dekalbhousing.org
Email updates
About Housing Authority of the County of Dekalb, GA
Overview
The Housing Authority of the County of Dekalb, GA operates a combined program, managing 4,722 Section 8 vouchers. It does not run any public housing units, making it a voucher-only authority. The authority serves 4,387 households, with an occupancy rate of 92%.
Scale and standing
The Housing Authority of the County of Dekalb, GA ranks second among the four authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell area. It holds the third-largest voucher program in the state, out of 21 authorities with vouchers. Peer authorities include Georgia Residential Finance, which administers 18,263 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 Dekalb County 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 unit 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.
- Georgia Residential FinanceAtlanta, GA, 18,263 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.