Beginning in January 2018 the Housing Authority will no longer be issuing checks and will begin utilizing the Key2Prepaid card. If you are a current tenant and receive either a utility allowance or a resident stipend check from the Housing Authority you should have received a letter in the mail. It is very important that you read the information to understand the steps in this process. Click here for more details.

Low Income Public Housing 1, 2 & 3 bedroom waiting lists are currently open to applicants that are income eligible AND qualify for 2 or more local preferences.

Applications WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED if the applicant does not qualify for 2 or more local preferences. Click here for a list of preferences.

It is important to the application/waitlist process that all your information is correct and up to date at all times. If anything changes, (ie; mailing address, email address, household members) you MUST contact the Housing Authority in writing to have your application updated to reflect those changes. Send all changes to request@dekcohousing.com

REMINDER – All Housing Authority of the County of DeKalb Owned and Managed Locations ARE SMOKE FREE

Smoking any and all tobacco and tobacco like products are prohibited in all buildings owned and managed by the Housing Authority of the County of DeKalb.

The Smoke Free Policy prohibits smoking in the following areas on all DCHA properties; any interior common areas including but not limited to community rooms, community bathrooms, lobbies, offices, reception areas, hallways, laundry rooms, stairways, and elevators. Smoking is also prohibited within all living units and within 15 feet of the building(s) including entry ways, windows, porches, balconies, and patios.

Attached is the Housing Authority of the County of DeKalb holiday schedules.

Click on this 2018 Holiday Schedule for a list of days our offices will be closed for all holidays in 2018.