Georgia Avenue Highrise Public Housing Atlanta, GA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Georgia Avenue Highrise is a Public Housing community in Atlanta, GA with 79 units reporting 92% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $341/month on average.
79
total units
92%
occupancy
$341
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 174 Georgia Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30312 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,579/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,382/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 14% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 93% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Georgia Avenue Highrise
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 174 Georgia Ave SE, 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 (~$341/mo average here).
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|---|---|---|
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Georgia Avenue Highrise have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Georgia Avenue Highrise?
Residents report average rents near $341/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 Georgia Avenue Highrise?
Contact the management office at 174 Georgia Ave SE 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.