Columbia Residential is accepting pre-applications for units receiving rental assistance in several of its communities based on the bedroom sizes that are available. Eligible residents will pay no more than 30% of their adjusted monthly income for rent and utilities, subject to applicable requirements. Columbia Residential is also accepting pre-applications for fully accessible units designed for residents with mobility-related disabilities or who may use a wheelchair or scooter.
Applications may ONLY be submitted by visiting www.columbiares.com/waitlist.
West Highlands Atlanta Apartments
(A) COMMUNITY (BEDROOM SIZES AVAILABLE):
- Columbia Crest
1, 2, and 3 bedrooms
1903 Drew Dr. NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 792-3321 - Columbia Grove
1, 2, and 3 bedrooms
1783 Johnson Road NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 799-6710 - Columbia Park Citi
2 and 3 bedrooms
921 Westmoreland Circle NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 792-7771
PRE-APPLICATION PERIOD:
- Open: Thursday, September 24, 2020 at 12:01 AM
- Close: Friday, September 25, 2020 at 11:59 PM
Only 300 applications will be accepted for each property listed. When 300 applications are accepted in the system, the property list will close automatically.
WORK/PROGRAM PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENT:
At least one non-disabled adult member of the household age 18 to 61 must be legally employed or self-employed on a full-time basis at least 20 hours per week in a legitimate business enterprise as appropriately documented as required by management procedures. Each other household member 18 years old and above must be either:
- Legally employed or self-employed (as described above) on a full-time equivalent basis at least 20 hours per week,
- A full-time student at a management-approved and recognized school or institution,
- Employed (but not self-employed) on a part-time basis and either (i) attending a management-approved and recognized school or institution or (ii) participating in a management-approved and recognized training program, for a combined minimum total of at least 20 hours per week of employment and education/training,
- Participating in a management-recognized training program
Note: The Work/Program Participation Requirement does not apply to households in which all adult members of the household are either 62 years of age or older, a person with a verified disability, or to a household member serving as a full-time caretaker for an elderly or disabled household member.
ANNUAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME: HERA LIMITS
In order to be eligible for the above communities in list (A), the applicant household’s Annual Household Income cannot exceed the following amounts for households that include the indicated number of members:
| Number of Household Members | Maximum 60% Annual Household Income | Maximum 50% Annual Household Income | Maximum 30% Annual Household Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $35,760 | $29,800 | $17,880 |
| 2 | $40,860 | $34,050 | $20,430 |
| 3 | $45,960 | $38,300 | $22,980 |
| 4 | $51,060 | $42,550 | $25,530 |
| 5 | $55,200 | $46,000 | $27,600 |
| 6 | $59,280 | $49,400 | $29,640 |
| 7 | $63,360 | $52,800 | $31,680 |
| 8 | $67,440 | $56,200 | $33,720 |
Constitution Apartments
(B) COMMUNITY (BEDROOM SIZES AVAILABLE):
- Constitution Apartments
CURRENTLY ONLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 30% UNITS – SEE INCOME LIMITS BELOW
2 and 3 bedrooms
960 Constitution Road SE, Atlanta, GA 30315
(404) 627-2996
PRE-APPLICATION PERIOD:
- Open: Thursday, September 24, 2020 at 12:01 AM
- Close: Friday, September 25, 2020 at 11:59 PM
Only 300 applications will be accepted for the property listed. When 300 applications are accepted in the system, the property list will close automatically.
WORK/PROGRAM PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENT:
At least one non-disabled adult member of the household age 18 to 61 must be legally employed or self-employed on a full-time basis at least 20 hours per week in a legitimate business enterprise as appropriately documented as required by management procedures. Each other household member 18 years old and above must be either:
- Legally employed or self-employed (as described above) on a full-time equivalent basis at least 20 hours per week,
- A full-time student at a management-approved and recognized school or institution,
- Employed (but not self-employed) on a part-time basis and either (i) attending a management-approved and recognized school or institution or (ii) participating in a management-approved and recognized training program, for a combined minimum total of at least 20 hours per week of employment and education/training,
- Participating in a management-recognized training program
Note: The Work/Program Participation Requirement does not apply to households in which all adult members of the household are either 62 years of age or older, a person with a verified disability, or to a household member serving as a full-time caretaker for an elderly or disabled household member.
ANNUAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME: MTSP LIMITS
In order to be eligible for the above communities in list (B), the applicant household’s Annual Household Income cannot exceed the following amounts for households that include the indicated number of members:
| Number of Household Members | Maximum 60% Annual Household Income | Maximum 50% Annual Household Income | Maximum 30% Annual Household Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $34,740 | $28,950 | $17,370 |
| 2 | $39,720 | $33,100 | $19,860 |
| 3 | $44,700 | $37,250 | $22,350 |
| 4 | $49,620 | $41,350 | $24,810 |
| 5 | $53,640 | $44,700 | $26,820 |
| 6 | $57,600 | $48,000 | $28,800 |
| 7 | $61,560 | $51,300 | $30,780 |
| 8 | $65,520 | $54,600 | $32,760 |
PRIORITY CATEGORIES
Eligible applicants will be ranked on the site-based waiting list according to the recorded date and time their fully completed pre-application forms were received and accepted by management. Applicants who request a fully accessible unit will also be placed on both waiting lists.
Please note that an applicant desiring to lease an assisted apartment must comply with all applicable eligibility criteria, including but not limited to, the criteria set forth in the pre-application. All information provided by the applicant will be verified from all applicable sources, including but not limited to, employers, providers, and federal, state and local government agencies. Applicants who have misrepresented any information during the application process may be removed from the site-based waiting list or, if housed, be subject to lease termination. In addition, applicants who have previously participated in any assisted housing program and were terminated for cause may not be eligible. Applicants who are determined ineligible will be offered the opportunity to participate in an informal meeting with management to dispute the ineligibility decision.
REQUESTS FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:
During the pre-application process, assistance will be available by telephone on September 24–25, 2020, between the hours of 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM at 404-419-1612 or through TTY/Relay 711.
Future openings of the site-based waiting list will be publicly advertised.
Bethel Midtown Village Apartments
Bethel Midtown Village Apartments, located at 155 Hickman Drive, Athens, GA 30601, will open the waiting list for its low-income family public housing program at 9 a.m. (EDT) on Friday, August 14, 2020.
Applications may ONLY be submitted by visiting www.columbiares.com/waitlist.
COMMUNITY (BEDROOM SIZES AVAILABLE):
Bethel Midtown Village; 1 bedroom, 2 bedrooms, and 3 bedrooms
- Open: 9:00 AM on Friday, August 14, 2020
- Close: Automatic once maximum applicants reached
Only 1,500 applications will be accepted at the property listed. When 1,500 applications are accepted in the system, the property list will close automatically.
ANNUAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME:
There is no minimum income needed to apply. To qualify for housing, a household’s income must not exceed:
| Number of Household Members | Maximum Income Per Year* |
|---|---|
| 1 | $27,600 |
| 2 | $31,500 |
| 3 | $35,460 |
| 4 | $39,360 |
| 5 | $42,540 |
| 6 | $45,660 |
*Subject to change by HUD
PRIORITY CATEGORIES:
Eligible applicants will be ranked on the site-based waiting list according to the recorded date and time their fully completed pre-application forms were completed. All information provided by the applicant will be verified from all applicable sources, including but not limited to employers, providers, and federal, state, and local government agencies. Applicants who have misrepresented any information during the application process may be removed from the site-based waiting list or, if housed, subject to lease termination. In addition, applicants who have previously participated in any assisted housing program and were terminated for cause may not be eligible. Applicants who are determined ineligible will be offered the opportunity to participate in an informal meeting with management to dispute the ineligibility decision.
REQUEST FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:
During the pre-application process, assistance will be available by telephone on August 14, 2020, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at 404-419-1612 or through TTY/Relay 711.
Future openings of the site-based waiting list will be publicly advertised.