Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Decatur, GA
There are 55 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Decatur with roughly 6,170 assisted units — including 34 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 41 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $304 to $513 per month.
55
assisted properties
6,170
subsidized units
$409
typical rent
—
median wait
Map of subsidized housing in Decatur
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Decatur
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robins Landing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 304 | — | — |
| Candler Crossing LIHTC | 296 | — | — |
| Eagle's Nest LIHTC | 296 | — | — |
| Thornberry Apartments LIHTC | 280 | — | — |
| Wesley Club LIHTCPB Section 8 | 257 | — | — |
| Sunrise View LIHTC | 240 | — | — |
| Abbington Reserve LIHTC | 238 | — | — |
| Creekside Vista LIHTCPB Section 8 | 208 | — | — |
| Orchard Walk Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 202 | — | — |
| Brittany Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 177 | — | — |
| Chapel Run Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 172 | — | — |
| Sterling at Candler Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 170 | — | — |
| Park Trace Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 169 | $328 | — |
| Cedar Creek Apts LIHTC | 168 | — | — |
| Cedar Creek West Apts LIHTC | 164 | — | — |
| Forest at Columbia LIHTCPB Section 8 | 161 | — | — |
| Retreat at Madison Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 160 | — | — |
| Philips Towers, Decatur, Inc PB Section 8 | 136 | $369 | — |
| Villas of Friendly Heights LIHTCPB Section 8 | 132 | — | — |
| Clairmont Oaks PB Section 8 | 127 | $441 | — |
| Candler Forest LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| Candler Forrest LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| Columbia Village Preservation LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Columbia Village Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| Swanton Heights LIHTC | 98 | — | — |
| Swanton Heights Pbra PB Section 8 | 98 | $483 | — |
| Decatur East LIHTC | 92 | — | — |
| Scott Boulevard Sr Residences LIHTC | 90 | — | — |
| Magnolia Circle LIHTCPB Section 8 | 84 | — | — |
| Allen Wilson Apartments Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Allen Wilson Ii Pbra PB Section 8 | 80 | $355 | — |
| Forrest Heights Apts Nsp3 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Allen Wilson - Phase Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 71 | — | — |
| Allen Wilson Iii Pbra PB Section 8 | 71 | $370 | — |
| Trinity Walk LIHTCPB Section 8 | 69 | — | — |
| Trinity Walk I PB Section 8 | 69 | $513 | — |
| Ahepa I Apartments §202 Senior | 68 | $304 | — |
| Allegre Point Senior Resident §202 Senior | 65 | $373 | — |
| Swift Creek LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Delano Place LIHTC | 58 | — | — |
| Trinity Walk Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 52 | — | — |
| Comp Test 4 LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Decatur Christian Towers PB Section 8 | 43 | $430 | — |
| Kirkwood Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 43 | — | — |
| Trinity Walk Ii PB Section 8 | 42 | $485 | — |
| Allen Wilson I Pbra PB Section 8 | 40 | $367 | — |
| Allen Wilson Terrace Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Bolden Pines LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Bolden Pines LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Oakview Walk LIHTCPB Section 8 | 34 | — | — |
| Columns at East Hill LIHTC | 28 | — | — |
| White Oak Ave Villas LIHTC | 16 | — | — |
| Independent Communities §811 | 14 | $348 | — |
| Abbington Perimeter §811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
| Trinity Walk Iii §811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Decatur (project-based)
These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robins Landing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 304 | — | — |
| Wesley Club LIHTCPB Section 8 | 257 | — | — |
| Creekside Vista LIHTCPB Section 8 | 208 | — | — |
| Orchard Walk Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 202 | — | — |
| Brittany Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 177 | — | — |
| Chapel Run Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 172 | — | — |
| Sterling at Candler Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 170 | — | — |
| Park Trace Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 169 | $328 | — |
| Forest at Columbia LIHTCPB Section 8 | 161 | — | — |
| Retreat at Madison Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 160 | — | — |
| Philips Towers, Decatur, Inc PB Section 8 | 136 | $369 | — |
| Villas of Friendly Heights LIHTCPB Section 8 | 132 | — | — |
| Clairmont Oaks PB Section 8 | 127 | $441 | — |
| Candler Forest LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| Candler Forrest LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Decatur
Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candler Crossing LIHTC | 296 | — | — |
| Eagle's Nest LIHTC | 296 | — | — |
| Thornberry Apartments LIHTC | 280 | — | — |
| Sunrise View LIHTC | 240 | — | — |
| Abbington Reserve LIHTC | 238 | — | — |
| Cedar Creek Apts LIHTC | 168 | — | — |
| Cedar Creek West Apts LIHTC | 164 | — | — |
| Columbia Village Preservation LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Swanton Heights LIHTC | 98 | — | — |
| Decatur East LIHTC | 92 | — | — |
| Scott Boulevard Sr Residences LIHTC | 90 | — | — |
| Swift Creek LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Delano Place LIHTC | 58 | — | — |
| Comp Test 4 LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Columns at East Hill LIHTC | 28 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: DeKalb County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for DeKalb County: studio $1,585, 1-BR $1,660, 2-BR $1,820, 3-BR $2,182, 4-BR $2,605.
Full FMR table for DeKalb County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Decatur
- Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
- Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
- Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
- Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.
Nearby cities with low income housing
- Atlanta (dekalb), GA
- Brookhaven, GA
- Clarkston, GA
- Doraville, GA
- Lithonia, GA
- Scottdale, GA
- Stone Mountain, GA
- Tucker, GA
- Atlanta, GA
- Augusta, GA
- Savannah, GA
- Macon, GA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.