Eligibility for HCV

 

The Housing Choice Voucher program's eligibility is limited to low-income families and individuals. 

To be eligible for the Housing Choice Voucher Program, you must:

  • Meet the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) definition of a family (one or more individuals who live together).
  • Meet income limits specified by HUD (less than 50% of the median income for the county in which you live).
  • Be a citizen or eligible immigrant.
  • Be 18 years of age or older.
  • Be a resident of the state of Georgia

If you are eligible, the housing authority will check your references to make sure you and your family will be good tenants. Housing Authorities will deny admission to any applicant whose habits and practices may be expected to have a detrimental effect on other tenants or on the property's environment.

 

Housing Authorities use income limits developed by HUD. HUD sets the lower income limits at 80% and very low-income limits at 50% of the median income for the county or metropolitan area in which you choose to live. Income limits vary from area to area so you may be eligible at one housing authority but not at another.

 

For more information about the Public Housing program, please visit the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
 

Meeting the basic eligibility requirements does not guarantee assistance. Housing Choice Vouchers are issued based on funding availability and placement on the waiting list.
 

For more information about the Housing Choice Voucher Program, please visit the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
 

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