Ralph David Abernathy Tower PB Section 8 Atlanta, GA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Ralph David Abernathy Tower is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Atlanta, GA with 99 units reporting 83% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $351/month on average.
99
total units
83%
occupancy
$351
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1059 Oglethorpe Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30310 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,859/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,533/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 96% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Ralph David Abernathy Tower
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 1059 Oglethorpe Ave SW, 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 (~$351/mo average here).
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|---|---|---|
| Villages at Castleberry Hill Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Atlanta | 1.4 km |
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| Courtyard at Maple LIHTCPB Section 8 | Atlanta | 2.4 km |
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| Villages at Carver I LIHTC | Atlanta (fulton) | 3.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Ralph David Abernathy Tower have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Ralph David Abernathy Tower?
Residents report average rents near $351/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 Ralph David Abernathy Tower?
Contact the management office at 1059 Oglethorpe Ave SW 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.