Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Lithonia, GA
There are 18 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Lithonia with roughly 1,952 assisted units — including 5 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 13 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $360 to $542 per month. Median reported wait: about 1 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Lithonia
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Lithonia
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hills at Fairington LIHTC | 349 | — | — |
| Heritage Townhomes LIHTC | 240 | — | — |
| Legends of Stonecrest LIHTC | 238 | — | — |
| Brightstone Apartments LIHTC | 175 | — | — |
| Alexander at Stonecrest LIHTCPB Section 8 | 168 | — | — |
| Hillandale Commons LIHTC | 132 | — | — |
| Grovewood Park Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 120 | — | — |
| Greens at Stonecreek LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| The Terraces at Parkview LIHTCPB Section 8 | 90 | — | — |
| Panola Gardens Senior Housing LIHTC | 84 | — | — |
| Granite Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 75 | — | — |
| Project Unnamed Public Housing | 75 | $542 | 1 mo |
| Alice Williams Towers §202 Senior | 54 | $400 | — |
| Alice Williams Tower I §202 Senior | 44 | $360 | — |
| Dekalb Mr Home I §811 | 4 | — | — |
| Dekalb Mr Homes Ii §811 | 4 | — | — |
| Stone Terrace LIHTC§811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
| Stone Terrace Ii LIHTC§811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Lithonia (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander at Stonecrest LIHTCPB Section 8 | 168 | — | — |
| Grovewood Park Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 120 | — | — |
| Greens at Stonecreek LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| The Terraces at Parkview LIHTCPB Section 8 | 90 | — | — |
| Granite Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 75 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Lithonia
Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Unnamed Public Housing | 75 | $542 | 1 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Lithonia
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hills at Fairington LIHTC | 349 | — | — |
| Heritage Townhomes LIHTC | 240 | — | — |
| Legends of Stonecrest LIHTC | 238 | — | — |
| Brightstone Apartments LIHTC | 175 | — | — |
| Hillandale Commons LIHTC | 132 | — | — |
| Panola Gardens Senior Housing LIHTC | 84 | — | — |
| Stone Terrace LIHTC§811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
| Stone Terrace Ii LIHTC§811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
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 Lithonia
- 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
- Decatur, GA
- Doraville, 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.