Housing
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Programs in Georgia
Georgia programs for this kind of help. Each agency decides who qualifies.
Georgia Department of Community Affairs
Housing Choice Voucher Program
The Housing Choice Voucher Program helps eligible households pay rent in privately owned housing.
Ways to apply:Online
Georgia Department of Community Affairs
Homelessness Assistance
DCA supports local programs that help people experiencing homelessness find shelter and housing services.
Georgia Department of Community Affairs
Georgia Dream Homeownership Program
Georgia Dream offers eligible homebuyers mortgage and down payment assistance through participating lenders.
Ways to apply:In person
Georgia Department of Human Services, Division of Family and Children Services
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
LIHEAP helps eligible households pay heating and cooling bills or address an energy emergency.
Ways to apply:PhoneIn person
Georgia Environmental Finance Authority
Weatherization Assistance Program
Weatherization makes energy-saving improvements to eligible low-income households' homes.
Ways to apply:PhoneIn person
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal programs
These work the same in every state. Each agency decides who qualifies.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
Apply through your local public housing authority. HUD lists every housing authority by state.
Federal Communications Commission
Lifeline phone and internet discount
A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Check if you qualify and apply on the National Verifier, then pick a phone or internet company that offers Lifeline.
Federal Emergency Management Agency
FEMA disaster assistance
Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov, by phone, or in person at a Disaster Recovery Center.
Checked on October 9, 2026
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