Housing Authority of DeKalb County

HOUSE A HERO 🏠

HADC makes It easy and profitable for you to house a Veteran!
🔴HUD Provides VASH Vouchers/Funding to HADC
🔴VA Qualifies Vets for VASH Program
🔴HADC Administers VASH Vouchers for Eligible Veteran


Do Business with HADC online, on your own time!
🔴Ready For You to Screen - Pre-screened by the VA and HADC
🔴Connect with Potential Tenants at HADC Hosted Events, including our quarterly “Meet & Greet Sessions”
🔴Do A Virtual Walk Through to Market Your Property

If you would like to learn more about housing a hero, please contact a HADC VASH Specialist:
Tyrell Fedrick – (404) 270-2657
Isha McGhee – (404) 270-2639
www.dekalbhousing.org

Due to a potential Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) funding shortfall, our PHA is making changes to how voucher transfers (portability) are handled.
⚠️ NEW PORTABILITY GUIDELINES ⚠️
You may port to another jurisdiction ONLY IF:
✅ The payment standard in the new area is equal to or lower than the standard in your current zip code and voucher size.
You may NOT port if:
❌ The new area's payment standard is higher, unless the receiving PHA agrees to ABSORB your voucher.
🔄 What Does “Absorb” Mean? If the receiving PHA absorbs your voucher, they take full responsibility for your housing assistance. Our PHA will not approve moves that increase subsidy costs unless this happens.
❗ Why This Change? We are making this change to protect the program from funding shortfalls and to continue helping as many families as possible.
❓Questions? Contact us before making plans to move! We can help you: compare payment standards, determine move eligibility, understand your options
📍 Housing Authority of DeKalb County
📞 (404) 270-2500
⚠️ Please do not make any moving plans without confirming your eligibility under the new policy.

ue to the potential risk of a Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) funding shortfall, HADC must implement new restrictions for participants requesting to move within DeKalb County’s jurisdiction. Our goal is to continue serving the same number of families, while managing funding responsibly.
⚠️ NEW MOVE POLICY REQUIREMENTS ⚠️
Effective immediately, move requests will only be approved if:
✅ You are moving to a zip code where the payment standard is less than or equal to the payment standard of your current unit. AND
✅ The HAP amount for the new unit is less than the HAP amount for your current unit.
We understand that these chang
We understand that these changes may cause inconvenience, and we appreciate your patience and cooperation during this time.

Henry Scott III shares insights on the benefits and ongoing opportunities of the VASH Program.

Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) Program HADC Offices are Open to Receive Paperwork. Paperwork can be dropped off during the following hours:Monday – Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM and Friday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM OR Sent via email or faxThe Drop Box formerly used to drop off documents is no longer availableHCV Housing Specialists remain av...

Discover how the VASH program delivers critical support and comprehensive benefits to our nation’s veterans.

Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) Program HADC Offices are Open to Receive Paperwork. Paperwork can be dropped off during the following hours:Monday – Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM and Friday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM OR Sent via email or faxThe Drop Box formerly used to drop off documents is no longer availableHCV Housing Specialists remain av...

Learn from our HADC President & CEO Pete Walker about the value of partnering with us as a Landlord.

Become a valued Landlord partner with us. We invite you to join our esteemed community of landlords and unlock the potential of your property.

HADC Pete Walker Interview Learn from our HADC President & CEO Pete Walker about the value of partnering with us as a Landlord.

DeKalb County and Urban League Launch the Water Rate Assistance Program (W.R.A.P.) 💧

DeKalb County and the Urban League of Greater Atlanta (ULGA) are working together to make sure water stays within reach for our most vulnerable residents. The new Water Rate Assistance Program (W.R.A.P.) is designed to help eligible low-income households manage their water and sewer bills, even as a necessary 10% rate increase takes effect.

This year’s adjustment is part of a long-term plan to strengthen and modernize DeKalb’s aging water and sewer infrastructure, with a 10% rate increase scheduled each January for the next decade. These investments will help reduce water main breaks, prevent costly service disruptions, and ensure safe, clean water for decades to come.

How W.R.A.P. Works: WRAP limits eligible households’ water and sewer bills to no more than 4.5% of their annual income, a level below the affordability thresholds recommended by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the United Nations. If a household’s current bill is already below that percentage, they will not be eligible.

To qualify, residents must: (1) Be a DeKalb County water and sewer account holder (2) Have a household income at or below 60% of HUD’s 2025 Adjusted Home Income Limits for the Atlanta metro area (see table at DeKalbWaterAssist.org) (3) Provide verifiable documentation such as a tax return, W-2, or Form 1099

The Urban League of Greater Atlanta will administer the program, review applications, and determine eligibility.

Apply Today! Residents can apply for W.R.A.P. starting August 15. Website: DeKalbWaterAssist.org | Phone: 404-371-6261 | Email: [email protected]

For more information on W.R.A.P, the rate increase, and additional water service resources, visit DeKalbWaterAssist.org.

HADC Fact Sheet Now Available!

We’ve updated our HADC Fact Sheet that gives you a quick and easy overview of our Agency and what we do. This includes our mission, leadership, affiliate companies, services, federally assisted housing portfolio, housing portfolio, and programming.

Whether you’re a resident, property owner, developer, service provider, or simply want to learn more – this one-page resource is a great place to start. Download a copy here:https://www.dekalbhousing.org/uploads/Footer/fact_sheet.pdf



Let’s work together to provide sustainable and affordable housing as a platform to enhance lives!

HADC Fact Sheet Now Available!

We’ve updated our HADC Fact Sheet that gives you a quick and easy overview of our Agency and what we do. This includes our mission, leadership, affiliate companies, services, federally assisted housing portfolio, housing portfolio, and programming.

Whether you’re a resident, property owner, developer, service provider, or simply want to learn more – this one-page resource is a great place to start. Download a copy here:https://www.dekalbhousing.org/uploads/Footer/fact_sheet.pdf



Let’s work together to provide sustainable and affordable housing as a platform to enhance lives!

www.dekalbhousing.org

All offices of the Housing Authority of DeKalb County will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2025, in honor of the Memorial Day holiday. Our offices will reopen for business as usual on Tuesday, May 27, 2025.

PUBLIC NOTICE: Housing Authority of DeKalb County- Administrative Plan Proposed Revisions and Key Discretionary HOTMA Policy Decision Proposed Effective Date: 4/1/2025 (upon Board Approval)

Administrative Plan Proposed Revisions:https://www.dekalbhousing.org/pdfs/HADC_Proposed_Revisions.pdf
Key Discretionary HOTMA Policy Decision:https://www.dekalbhousing.org/pdfs/DeKalb_HOTMA_discretionary_policy_decisions_ACOP_011525.public_hearing.pdf

HADC Welcomes Public Comments via email at [email protected]. Comments will be accepted until March 1, 2025

*Virtual Meetings* ​​All in-house meetings for the Housing Choice Voucher Program have been transferred to a virtual platform until further notice. Upcoming meetings are listed below:

Landlord Briefing:
Wednesday, March 17th from 9:45 am to 11:30 am
Register for the Landlord Briefing: https://www.dekalbhousing.org/owners/owners-landlords-virtual-meetings.php?act=register-landlord-briefing

Landlord-Participant Meet & Greet:
Wednesday, March 17 from 11:45 am to 12:30 pm
Register for the Landlord-Participant Meet & Greet: https://www.dekalbhousing.org/owners/owners-landlords-virtual-meetings.php?act=register-landlord-participant-meet-and-greet