City Lights Seniors LIHTCPB Section 8 Atlanta, GA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
City Lights Seniors is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Atlanta, GA with 80 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $343/month on average.
80
total units
100%
occupancy
$343
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 420 Boulevard NE, Atlanta, GA 30308 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,577/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,395/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 94% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at City Lights Seniors
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 420 Boulevard NE, Atlanta; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$343/mo average here).
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|---|---|---|
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does City Lights Seniors have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at City Lights Seniors?
Residents report average rents near $343/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at City Lights Seniors?
Contact the management office at 420 Boulevard NE in Atlanta. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.