Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program and Public Housing?
Someone receiving Public Housing assistance must live in one of LHA’s communities. Someone receiving a Section 8 voucher rents a privately owned unit, and receives payment assistance with their rent.
Is the Housing Authority part of the City-County government?
No, the Lithonia Housing Authority is a separate municipality. Our one connection to the city government is that the Mayor selects the members of our Board of Commissioners.
When can I apply for housing assistance?
Our waitlist is currently closed.
Where can I apply for housing assistance?
Our waitlist is currently closed.
I need housing immediately, can you help me?
The Lithonia Housing Authority does not provide emergency housing. Salvation Army, United Way 211 and the Red Cross are all good places to start looking for crisis assistance.
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We provide housing without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, physical or mental handicap, familial status, national origin, or other protected class.
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