The State of Georgia Rental Assistance Program
Landlords will need the following types of documents/items (e.g., copies, pictures, screenshots, etc.) along with their signed, fully completed application. The online application will specify the actual documents required.
Note: If applicant is a Property Management Company or Legal Representative, applicant must also attach documentation showing authorization to act on behalf of the property owner:
Tenants will need the following types of documents/items (e.g., copies, pictures, screenshots, etc.) along with their signed, fully completed application. The online application will specify the actual documents required.
Annual Income Documentation
Acceptable supporting documentation for households seeking assistance based upon the household's most current annual income:
Monthly Income Documentation
If the applicant is seeking assistance based upon the current household monthly income, the household must provide income verification for at least the most recent two months (60 days) leading up to application submission, and eligibility must be redetermined every three months for the duration of the assistance.
Acceptable supporting documentation for the monthly income option includes:
OR
In addition to the above, for the monthly income option, documentation for monthly income for the two months leading up to application submission may also include:
Note:
Income that should NOT be included would include wages of children under the age of 18, foster care income, adoption assistance, and income for a live-in aide. Earnings in excess of $480 for each full-time student in the household unless they are the head of household or spouse are also excluded.
If individual circumstances prevent applicant from providing the requested documentation, the applicant should complete the Income Documentation Waiver form located at the top of this page.
Tenant Applicants must submit:
Note:
Assistance under this program is allowed for households residing in a hotel, motel, temporary lodging, or a boarding house. Lease-purchase and rent to own units are eligible for assistance under specific circumstances. Please contact the program for more information. Housing cooperatives are not eligible for the program.
If individual circumstances prevent applicant from providing requested documentation, applicant may provide evidence of paying utilities for the residential unit, an attestation by a landlord who can be identified as the verified management agent the unit, or other reasonable documentation as determined by DCA.
The household must also be able to demonstrate a risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability to qualify. Acceptable documentation for this can include the following:
Acceptable documentation of rent and utility arrears may include the most recent past due bill, an eviction notice, a PDF or screenshot of an online payment portal, or a letter or email from a landlord to a tenant.