Housing Authority of the City of ATLANTA Georgia
230 John Wesley Dobbs Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, 30303 · ~23,981 units under management
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Atlanta, GA (2026)
Figures shown are Fair Market Rent for the county this agency primarily serves — the agency's actual payment standard (typically 90–110% of FMR) may differ. Confirm directly with the agency.
Who this agency serves
Housing Authority of the City of ATLANTA Georgia served 19,775 households across 24,022 units (82% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 2.0 people, an average annual income of $19,847, and pays an average of $468 per month toward rent.
- Households served
- 19,775 of 24,022 units
- Avg. household income
- $19,847
- Avg. rent paid by household
- $468
- Avg. household size
- 2.0 people
- Households with children
- 35%
- Head of household 62+
- 44%
- Head of household with a disability
- 40%
Unit mix: 45% 1-bedroom, 31% 2-bedroom, 24% 3-bedroom.
Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.
Public housing inspection scores
HUD conducts physical inspections of public housing developments under the REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) program. Scores run 0–100: 90+ is High Performer, 60–89 is Standard, below 60 is Troubled. This agency administers 29 developments with an average score of 84 (Standard).
| Development | City | Score | Protocol | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAGNOLIA PARK I | Atlanta | 98 High Performer | NSPIRE | Jun 2025 |
| GEORGIA AVENUE HIGHRISE | Atlanta | 98 High Performer | NSPIRE | Jul 2024 |
| Veranda at Auburn Pointe/Veranda/GradyII | Atlanta | 97 High Performer | UPCS | Jun 2022 |
| ASHLEY COURTS AT CASCADE - PHASE II | Atlanta | 96 High Performer | NSPIRE | Mar 2024 |
| MAGNOLIA PARK II | Atlanta | 95 High Performer | NSPIRE | Mar 2024 |
| Ashley CollegetownII/AshColl 2HarrV | Atlanta | 94 High Performer | NSPIRE | Jul 2024 |
| Atrium at Collegetown/John O. Chiles Sr | Atlanta | 94 High Performer | NSPIRE | Aug 2024 |
| COLUMBIA CRESTE | Atlanta | 94 High Performer | NSPIRE | Jun 2024 |
| Ashley Auburn Pointe I (Grady III) | Atlanta | 93 High Performer | NSPIRE | Aug 2024 |
| Capital Gateway II aka Cap Gate IV | Atlanta | 93 High Performer | NSPIRE | May 2024 |
| CENTENNIAL PLACE II | Atlanta | 92 High Performer | UPCS | Oct 2014 |
| VILLAGE of CARVER Homes, Phase II | Atlanta | 91 High Performer | NSPIRE | Mar 2024 |
| WESTMINSTER | Atlanta | 91 High Performer | NSPIRE | Jul 2024 |
| CENTENNIAL PLACE III | Atlanta | 91 High Performer | UPCS | Jul 2013 |
| CHESHIRE BRIDGE ROAD HIGHRISE | Atlanta | 91 High Performer | NSPIRE | Jul 2025 |
| CENTENNIAL PLACE I | Atlanta | 90 High Performer | UPCS | Jul 2013 |
| VILLAGE AT CARVER , PHASE III | Atlanta | 90 High Performer | NSPIRE | Sep 2024 |
| Villages at Carver Phase V /Carver V | Atlanta | 89 Standard | NSPIRE | Mar 2024 |
| Gardens at Collegetown/JohnChilesHarrVI/ | Atlanta | 88 Standard | NSPIRE | Dec 2023 |
| Mech StatCross/Mech-4-McDanGlen homes IV | Atlanta | 88 Standard | NSPIRE | May 2024 |
| ASHLEY TERRACE at West End | Atlanta | 87 Standard | NSPIRE | Sep 2025 |
| MARIAN ROAD HIGHRISE | Atlanta | 83 Standard | NSPIRE | Jul 2024 |
| Mech Crossing/Mech-3-McDan/Gle HomesIV | Atlanta | 83 Standard | NSPIRE | May 2024 |
| MARTIN STREET PLAZA | Atlanta | 80 Standard | NSPIRE | Jun 2024 |
| CAPITOL Gateway III | Atlanta | 75 Standard | NSPIRE | Aug 2025 |
| COLUMBIA GROVE (PERRY IV Homes) | Atlanta | 71 Standard | NSPIRE | Jul 2025 |
| ASHLEY COURTS at Cascade I | Atlanta | 53 Troubled | NSPIRE | Sep 2025 |
| ASHLEY AUBURN POINTE II | Atlanta | 37 Troubled | NSPIRE | Jul 2025 |
| ASHLEY Crt at CASCADE I, PHASE III | Atlanta | 28 Troubled | NSPIRE | Jul 2024 |
Source: HUD REAC Physical Inspection Scores — data reflects the most recent inspection for each development. See Understanding REAC and NSPIRE inspection scores for methodology details.
Applying with this agency
Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact Housing Authority of the City of ATLANTA Georgia directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.
Evaluating this market
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