Government Subsidized Housing
This document discusses subsidized housing and the rights, duties, and protections as a subsidized housing "tenant."
By: Elder Law Committee of State Bar of Georgia
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Housing Choice Vouchers
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Housing choice vouchers allow very low-income families to choose and lease or purchase safe, decent, and affordable privately-owned rental housing.
By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
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Housing Choice Vouchers Fact Sheet
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This website provides answers to commonly asked questions about the housing choice voucher program.
By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
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What You Need to Know About Section 8 Vouchers
This document provides basic information about the Section 8 Voucher program administered by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs.
By: Georgia Legal Services Program®
Rental Assistance Programs in Georgia
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The Georgia Department of Community Affairs administers two rental assistance programs that pay a portion of qualifying households rent directly to participating landlords: (1) Rental Assistance and (2) Section 8.
By: Georgia Department of Community Affairs
Map of Georgia Housing Authorities Administering Housing Choice Voucher Program
In Georgia the Department of Community Affairs administers the Section 8 housing voucher program in 155 of Georgia's 159 counties. In some counties, the local public housing authority also provides Section 8 vouchers to residents of those counties. This MAP shows where the local offices are for each of these counties and indicates where the housing authorities administer the voucher programs.
By: Georgia Department of Community Affairs
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Minimum Rent in Public Housing and Housing Accepting Section 8 Vouchers
This document describes the minimum rent requirements in Public Housing and in apartment complexes that accept Section 8 vouchers.
By: Georgia Legal Services Program®
Tenants' Rights As a tenant, you have rights, but you also have responsibilities. For your own protection, there are some things you need to do before you even sign the lease, while you are renting and when you move out. There are also things you need to know if your landlord tries to evict you.
By: Atlanta Legal Aid Society
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A Landlord's Guide to the Section 8 Rental Program
(Separate Website)
This manual explains the landlord's role and those of other players necessary to make the Department of Community Affairs Section 8 Program successful.
By: Georgia Department of Community Affairs
Brochure on Fair Housing Laws The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in housing based on race or color, national origin, religion, sex , familial status (including children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians; pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18), and handicap (disability).
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Differences Between Public Housing and the Voucher Program This document discusses the differences between the Housing Voucher Program and Public Housing.
By: Georgia Legal Services Program®
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How Do I Find A Place to Rent? This brochure discusses basic considerations when finding a place to rent. Note: You can also use the website Georgia Housing Search (www.georgiahousingsearch.org) which contains information on affordable rental units.
By: Georgia Legal Services Program®
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New Protections For Tenants After A Foreclosure On May 20, 2009, President Obama signed a new federal law protecting tenants when the property they rent is sold at a foreclosure sale. The Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act is a federal law but it applies to state court eviction proceedings. The new owner must give the tenant the required notice before filing to evict. The law expires on December 31, 2012.
Protections for Tenants
When property is purchased at a foreclosure sale, this law requires that the new owner accept and follow any existing leases. The tenant?s lease does not end when the property is sold at foreclosure. For example, if a tenant living in the foreclosed property has a lease with nine months remaining, the new owner cannot evict the tenant until the lease expires and proper notice is given the tenant. There are three exceptions to the rule that the new owner cannot terminate the existing lease:
By: Georgia Legal Services Program®
What You Need to About Housing Vouchers The Housing Choice Voucher Program is operated by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA). This program is administered by DCA in 149 of Georgia's 159 counties by five regional offices located around the State. The remaining 10 counties are served by their local housing authority. This program is funded totally by the U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The Department of Community Affairs provides a subsidy payment directly to the landlord on behalf of the voucher holder. The amount of the subsidy is based upon the voucher holder?s income and local housing costs.
By: Georgia Legal Services Program®
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