Section 8 in Atlanta, GA and Fulton County: the complete guide

Last updated 2026-07-09

Who actually runs Section 8 in Atlanta and Fulton County?

Two separate public housing authorities run Housing Choice Voucher programs in the Atlanta metro, and mixing them up is the most common mistake applicants make.

The Atlanta Housing Authority (AHA) is the bigger one. It runs vouchers for residents of the City of Atlanta and has been one of the more reform-minded PHAs in the country since it started tearing down its traditional public housing stock in the late 1990s. AHA barely operates old-style public housing apartments anymore. It's almost entirely a voucher and project-based program now. You can reach AHA at atlantahousing.org. ^[1]

The Fulton County Housing Authority (FCHA) handles Housing Choice Vouchers for residents of unincorporated Fulton County, meaning the parts of Fulton that fall outside Atlanta's city limits, like sections of South Fulton, Chattahoochee Hills, and other county pockets. FCHA is much smaller than AHA. It gets its own HUD funding allocation and runs its own waitlist on a separate clock. ^[2]

Live inside Atlanta city limits? AHA is your agency. In unincorporated Fulton County? That's FCHA. If your target neighborhood sits in a city like Sandy Springs, Roswell, or Johns Creek (all within Fulton County), check whether that city has its own housing authority first, because several Atlanta-area suburbs contract with separate agencies or with the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA), which runs a statewide voucher program. ^[3]

The Georgia DCA voucher program is worth knowing. It's a separate pot of vouchers funded through HUD but run at the state level, and it sometimes opens a more accessible application window than AHA or FCHA. Anyone who wants to live in Georgia can apply to DCA regardless of county. ^[3]

What are the income limits for Section 8 in Atlanta?

HUD sets income limits every year for each metro area. The Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA HUD metro fair market rent area (HMFA) covers Fulton County and the surrounding counties in the MSA. The 50% AMI limit for a family of four in FY2025 is $55,950.

Here are the FY2025 income limits for the Atlanta HMFA ^[4]:

Household size	Very Low (50% AMI)	Low (80% AMI)
1 person	$39,200	$62,650
2 persons	$44,800	$71,600
3 persons	$50,400	$80,600
4 persons	$55,950	$89,550
5 persons	$60,450	$96,700
6 persons	$64,900	$103,850

The Housing Choice Voucher program targets households at or below 50% of Area Median Income (AMI), which HUD calls "Very Low Income." By statute under 42 U.S.C. §1437f, at least 75% of new voucher admissions must go to households at or below 30% AMI ("Extremely Low Income"), which in Atlanta for a family of four in 2025 is roughly $33,550. ^[4][5]

That 75% rule matters in practice. If your income sits between 30% and 50% AMI, you're eligible, but you're less likely to get a voucher fast, because most slots go to the lowest-income households first. AHA and FCHA verify income at application and again when you reach the top of the waitlist, so a change in between can move your position or knock you off.

Income limits update every year, usually in April or May, when HUD publishes new data. Check HUD's income limits page for current numbers. Don't trust figures from old forum posts. ^[4]

What are the current payment standards for Atlanta and Fulton County?

Payment standards are the most a housing authority will pay toward rent and utilities for a given unit size. Each PHA sets its own, and they must fall between 90% and 110% of HUD's published Fair Market Rents (FMRs) for the area, though HUD has let some high-cost metros exceed that ceiling with special approval. ^[6]

HUD's FY2025 Fair Market Rents for the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro are published at the HUD User portal. For Fulton County, the FY2025 FMRs are roughly ^[6]:

Bedroom size	FY2025 FMR
Studio (0 BR)	$1,289
1 bedroom	$1,401
2 bedrooms	$1,617
3 bedrooms	$2,077
4 bedrooms	$2,375

AHA sets its own payment standards off these FMRs and its local market analysis. AHA has adopted small-area fair market rents (SAFMRs) for much of its voucher program, which means payment standards move by ZIP code rather than one county-wide number. Under SAFMRs, a 2-bedroom voucher in a high-cost Atlanta ZIP like 30305 (Buckhead) can pay a lot more than one in a lower-cost ZIP. That's a real gain for voucher holders. Your voucher can now reach neighborhoods that used to be off-limits. ^[1][6]

Here's the practical rule. A tenant with a Section 8 voucher pays 30% of adjusted monthly income toward rent and utilities. The voucher covers the rest, up to the payment standard. If a landlord's rent runs over the payment standard, the tenant can pay the gap, but only if total tenant payment stays below 40% of gross monthly income at initial lease-up, per 24 CFR 982.508. ^[7]

Payment standards shift periodically. Confirm current numbers with AHA or FCHA before you sign any lease.

Is the Atlanta Housing Authority waitlist open right now?

As of mid-2026, confirm AHA's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist status directly with AHA, because it changes. AHA runs a lottery-based waitlist. When it opens, applicants get a short window (often two to four weeks) to apply online, and then AHA draws randomly to build a ranked list.

The last documented AHA waitlist opening before this writing drew tens of thousands of applicants for a fraction of that in available slots. Wait times once you're on the list have run two to six years depending on bedroom size and preference category. That's normal. HUD's own national numbers show demand outrunning supply in nearly every large city. ^[8]

AHA gives preference points to certain groups that move up the list faster. Documented preferences have included City of Atlanta residents, veterans and veteran families, people experiencing homelessness, and people displaced by public action like the demolition of a subsidized property. Qualify for a preference? Say so on your application and hand over supporting documentation right away.

FCHA's waitlist runs on its own independent schedule and has also been closed for long stretches.

The Georgia DCA statewide voucher waitlist is another option worth tracking. DCA's waitlist openings and procedures live on the DCA housing website. ^[3]

For a broader look at finding open waitlists and prioritizing across multiple agencies, see our guide on the section 8 housing list. If you're still figuring out what a Section 8 voucher actually is, read the section 8 meaning overview first.

How do you apply for Section 8 in Atlanta?

Applications for Section 8 in Atlanta go through AHA's online portal when the waitlist is open. AHA has no paper application for new applicants. You create an account on AHA's applicant portal, fill in household composition, income, and contact information, and submit during the open window. AHA then runs the lottery and notifies people who are selected by mail or email. ^[1]

For the Fulton County Housing Authority, the steps are similar, but check FCHA's official site or call to confirm the current process. FCHA is a smaller agency and its online systems have historically been thinner than AHA's.

For Georgia DCA vouchers, applications go through DCA's Georgia Housing Search and voucher application system. ^[3]

A few things trip people up on the Atlanta application.

First, accurate Social Security numbers or eligible immigration documentation for every household member who'll live in the unit. A missing or mismatched SSN is grounds for denial. Under 24 CFR 5.216, every household member's citizenship or eligible immigrant status has to be verified. ^[7]

Second, keep your address and contact info current after you apply. If AHA sends a waitlist update or a letter asking for documents and you don't answer inside their deadline (often 10 to 14 days), they drop you from the list. People lose their spots this way all the time.

Third, criminal history. AHA, like every PHA, runs a background check before issuing a voucher. A 2016 HUD guidance memo warned PHAs against blanket bans on people with records and pushed for individualized assessment. Under current HUD guidance, PHAs must weigh criminal history case by case for most offenses instead of automatic exclusion. The one statutory exception is lifetime sex offender registration, which is a mandatory bar to admission under 42 U.S.C. §13663. ^[8]

To compare this to applications in other big cities, look at how section 8 nyc or section 8 chicago run theirs. They face the same demand-supply gap.

What can Atlanta landlords charge, and how does the process work?

Landlords in Atlanta don't have to accept Section 8 vouchers under federal law. Georgia has no source-of-income discrimination law at the state level as of 2026, so turning down a voucher holder is legal across most of Fulton County. A few local jurisdictions have passed their own source-of-income protections, so if you're a landlord, check your city's ordinances.

Still, accepting vouchers is financially straightforward and more predictable than the open market for a lot of landlords. Here's how it works.

A voucher holder contacts you about your listing. You agree to participate. AHA (or FCHA) inspects the unit under HUD Housing Quality Standards (HQS), per 24 CFR part 982 subpart I. Pass, and the authority approves the rent. If the authority decides your rent isn't reasonable next to comparable unassisted units nearby, they won't approve it. ^[7]

Once rent is approved and the lease is signed, AHA pays its share (the HAP payment) straight to the landlord each month by ACH or check. The tenant pays their portion directly to you. If the tenant stops paying their share or breaks the lease, you pursue normal eviction under Georgia law, same as any tenant. The voucher belongs to the tenant, not your property.

Landlords working with AHA register on AHA's landlord portal and sign a Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) contract. That contract runs alongside the lease. When the lease ends, the HAP contract ends. ^[1]

Inspections surprise most new landlord participants. HQS covers safety items (working smoke detectors, GFCI outlets near water, no peeling lead paint if the unit predates 1978), structural soundness, and working utilities. A failed inspection means no HAP payment until repairs are done and a re-inspection passes. Some landlords find that a hassle. Others say their units already met the bar.

VoucherReady's landlord kit walks you through AHA registration, the HAP contract checklist, and how to price your unit against local payment standards, which saves a lot of back-and-forth during approval.

For a deeper look at landlord logistics nationally, there's a useful comparison in how section 8 miami handles landlord onboarding.

What do HUD housing quality standard inspections cover in Atlanta?

Every unit rented with an AHA or FCHA voucher has to pass an initial HQS inspection before the lease can start. A re-inspection follows if the inspector finds problems, and AHA also does annual or biennial inspections during the tenancy. ^[7]

HQS has 13 performance requirements. Here are the ones that fail most in Atlanta.

Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Georgia law requires interconnected smoke alarms in all residential units, and HQS requires at least one working smoke detector on each level. Missing or dead-battery detectors rank among the top fail reasons nationally. ^[9]

Window and door security. Every window that opens needs a working lock. Every exterior door needs a deadbolt.

Hot water. The unit needs working hot water at 110°F minimum. A failing water heater is an automatic fail.

Peeling paint. If the building went up before 1978, any deteriorated paint triggers lead-based paint requirements under 24 CFR part 35. AHA inspectors flag peeling paint in pre-1978 units, and fixing it requires a certified renovation.

Kitchen function. The range or cooktop has to work. No working stove is an automatic fail.

AHA uses its own inspectors. FCHA may use third-party inspection firms. Neither charges the landlord for the initial inspection. If a second inspection is needed after a fail, AHA has historically not charged for re-inspections either, but confirm this with the authority since policies change.

One thing catches landlords off guard: the inspection judges the unit's condition at the time of inspection, not later. If you're doing repairs before a tenant moves in, don't schedule the inspection until the work is genuinely done.

Can you use an Atlanta voucher to move outside Fulton County or out of Georgia?

Yes. It's called portability, and it's one of the most useful and most misunderstood parts of the Housing Choice Voucher program. Under 24 CFR 982.353, a voucher holder who has met the initial lease-up requirement in the issuing PHA's jurisdiction (generally 12 months of assisted tenancy) can take that voucher anywhere in the United States where a housing authority will administer it. ^[7]

For Atlanta residents, that means after one year on a voucher through AHA, you can port to Cobb County, DeKalb County, another Georgia county with a PHA, or another state entirely. The receiving PHA either absorbs or bills back the voucher under HUD's portability rules.

Porting out of Atlanta has gotten more common as housing costs inside the city have climbed faster than AHA's payment standards in some areas. Some families port to suburban DeKalb, Clayton, or Gwinnett counties where rents sit lower against the payment standard.

Porting in works too. If you hold a voucher from another city or state and want to move to Atlanta or unincorporated Fulton County, AHA or FCHA can accept your port-in. Contact the receiving PHA before you move to confirm they're accepting port-ins, because agencies can pause acceptance temporarily when they're short on administrative capacity.

If you're thinking about moving between jurisdictions with a voucher, the process has specific steps and timelines. Our guide on low income housing with no waiting list has context on alternatives if portability doesn't pan out.

How long does the Section 8 process take from application to moving in?

Honest answer: it's slow, and the timeline has several independent delays that stack.

Waitlist time is the big one. Once you apply during an open window and get selected, you're on the list. At AHA, estimates for waitlist time have run two to five or more years for standard applicants without a high-preference status. People with documented homelessness, veterans' preference, or a displacement preference move faster.

Once you reach the top, AHA schedules a briefing. The briefing covers how vouchers work, your rights and responsibilities, and how to find housing. After that, AHA issues a voucher with a search period, usually 60 to 120 days depending on the PHA. You have that window to find an eligible unit. AHA does allow extensions for good cause, but you have to ask before the voucher expires.

Finding a unit in Atlanta's rental market is genuinely hard. Tight vacancy (metro Atlanta's rate has run in the 5 to 8% range in recent years) and no state source-of-income law mean some landlords won't call back. Budget real time for the search.

Once you find a unit, inspection and rent approval add another two to four weeks on average. Fail the inspection, and you're back to searching or waiting on repairs.

Total time from a successful application to moving in: with no preferences and a closed waitlist, two to six years and up. With a strong preference and a compliant unit lined up, six to twelve months from voucher issuance.

Stage	Estimated time
Waitlist (no preference)	2-6+ years
Waitlist (high preference)	6-24 months
Briefing to voucher issuance	1-4 weeks
Unit search period	60-120 days
Inspection and approval	2-4 weeks
Total after voucher issuance	3-6 months

What tenant rights apply to Section 8 holders in Atlanta?

Voucher holders in Atlanta have rights under both federal program rules and Georgia landlord-tenant law. The two sets of rules layer on top of each other.

Under federal rules, a PHA can't terminate your voucher without written notice and a chance at an informal hearing. 24 CFR 982.555 lays out that hearing process. If AHA moves to end your assistance over a lease violation or a fraud allegation, you have the right to request a hearing and present your side. ^[7]

Georgia landlord-tenant law governs the lease itself. Georgia leans landlord-friendly: no rent control, no mandatory grace period before late fees apply, and eviction moves fast (a dispossessory warrant can be filed almost immediately after a notice to vacate). ^[10]

Your HAP contract adds one more layer of protection, though. A landlord can't just throw you out without going through the Georgia eviction process, which requires a court order. Self-help eviction (changing locks, hauling out belongings) is illegal in Georgia under O.C.G.A. §44-7-1 et seq. ^[10]

Fair housing law applies fully to voucher holders. AHA and FCHA take part in HUD's Fair Housing Act enforcement. If a landlord discriminates based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability, or familial status, that's illegal under 42 U.S.C. §3604. You can file a complaint with HUD's Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) at no cost. ^[11]

One practical right many tenants skip: you can ask for a rent reasonableness re-evaluation if you think your landlord is overcharging against the market. AHA runs rent reasonableness determinations using comparable units, and if a landlord raises rent at renewal past what AHA will approve, AHA can deny the increase.

Are there other rental assistance programs in Atlanta beyond AHA vouchers?

Yes, several, and knowing all of them is worth your time since AHA's waitlist can stay closed for years.

Georgia DCA vouchers are the most direct alternative. The Georgia Department of Community Affairs runs its own HUD-funded voucher program covering the whole state and sometimes opens a more accessible application window than AHA. ^[3]

Project-Based Vouchers (PBVs) are another route. These attach to specific units at specific properties rather than travel with you. AHA has placed project-based vouchers at plenty of Atlanta developments, including units in transit-oriented and mixed-income communities. The waitlist for a specific PBV property can sometimes run shorter than the tenant-based voucher waitlist. Check AHA's property listings. ^[1]

Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) properties aren't Section 8, but they offer income-restricted rents below market. Many LIHTC properties in Atlanta accept vouchers and also hold affordable units for people without vouchers. You can search LIHTC properties through the Georgia DCA affordable housing database. ^[3]

The City of Atlanta's Office of Housing and Community Development (OHCD) runs local programs including emergency rental assistance and some homebuyer programs. OHCD doesn't run its own Section 8 program, but it funds organizations that provide housing stabilization services.

HUD-funded McKinney-Vento homeless assistance programs serve people in crisis. If you or your family are experiencing homelessness, reaching Atlanta's Continuum of Care (the Atlanta CoC, coordinated by Partners for Home) may get you into a rapid rehousing program with rental assistance faster than a standard waitlist.

VoucherReady's tenant tools track open waitlists across AHA, FCHA, and DCA in one place, which cuts the time you'd spend checking multiple agency websites by hand.

What has Atlanta Housing done differently compared to other large PHAs?

AHA is worth understanding in context, because its history shaped the current program in ways that still hit applicants today.

Starting in the late 1990s, AHA demolished its large public housing projects, including Techwood Homes (the oldest public housing project in the United States), Perry Homes, and several others. The plan was to swap dense, distressed public housing for mixed-income communities funded partly through the federal HOPE VI program. By the mid-2010s, AHA had basically wiped out traditional public housing. ^[1][12]

So AHA now works almost entirely through vouchers, project-based rental assistance, and partnerships with private developers. There are no AHA-owned apartment towers to apply for. Everything runs through the voucher or project-based system.

That shift has real consequences for applicants. On one hand, voucher holders can potentially live anywhere in the city that will accept them, including mixed-income neighborhoods. On the other, the voucher supply is limited and Atlanta rent is expensive, so actually finding a landlord who takes vouchers at an approvable rent is genuinely difficult.

Research on the HOPE VI program found mixed results: some original residents of demolished projects got vouchers and moved to lower-poverty neighborhoods, while others landed in other concentrated-poverty areas or left the city. Nobody has perfectly clean data on long-run outcomes for every displaced household. ^[12]

To compare how another major metro PHA handled similar pressure, see our coverage of the housing authority of the city of los angeles.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Atlanta Housing Authority Section 8 waitlist open right now?

AHA's waitlist opens infrequently, usually with a short two-to-four-week application window followed by a lottery. As of mid-2026, check AHA's official site at atlantahousing.org for current status. When it opens, you apply online only. The Housing Choice Voucher waitlist has historically drawn tens of thousands of applicants for a limited number of slots.

What is the phone number for the Atlanta Housing Authority?

AHA's main number is (404) 892-4700. For applicant and waitlist questions, AHA points most people to its online portal at atlantahousing.org. Calling works for general questions, but the online portal is where applications and status checks happen. You can reach FCHA's main office through the Fulton County government website.

How is the Fulton County Housing Authority different from Atlanta Housing?

They are separate agencies with separate funding and separate waitlists. AHA serves City of Atlanta residents. FCHA covers unincorporated Fulton County outside city limits. If your address is inside Atlanta, apply to AHA. If you're in unincorporated Fulton County, apply to FCHA. You can apply to both if you're eligible, since they run independently.

Can Section 8 in Atlanta be used at any apartment?

No. The unit has to pass HUD's Housing Quality Standards inspection and the landlord has to agree to participate. In Georgia, landlords aren't legally required to accept vouchers (there's no state source-of-income protection law). The rent must also fall within AHA's payment standard and pass a rent reasonableness test. Many landlords do participate, but finding them takes effort.

What is the income limit for Section 8 in Atlanta for 2025?

For FY2025, the very low income limit (50% of AMI) for the Atlanta metro is $55,950 for a household of four. The extremely low income limit (30% AMI) for a household of four is about $33,550. At least 75% of new voucher admissions must go to extremely low income households by statute. Limits adjust annually, so check HUD's income limits page for current figures.

How much does Section 8 pay for rent in Atlanta?

Payment standards vary by bedroom size and ZIP code under AHA's small-area FMR approach. For FY2025, Fulton County FMRs range from about $1,289 for a studio to $2,375 for a 4-bedroom. Your voucher covers the gap between 30% of your adjusted income and the payment standard. If a landlord charges more than the payment standard, you pay the difference, up to the 40% gross income cap at initial lease-up.

Can I use an Atlanta Section 8 voucher to move to another state?

Yes, after living in AHA's jurisdiction with your voucher for at least 12 months. This is portability under 24 CFR 982.353. You notify AHA of your intent to port, and AHA works with the receiving PHA in your destination city. The receiving PHA either absorbs your voucher into its program or bills AHA for the cost. Not all PHAs accept port-ins at all times, so contact the destination agency first.

How long is the Section 8 wait in Atlanta?

Realistically two to six or more years for a standard applicant with no preference categories. Applicants with high-priority preferences (homelessness, veteran status, displacement) can move faster, sometimes within one to two years from application. After you reach the top of the waitlist, the briefing-to-move-in timeline is typically three to six months, assuming you find a unit quickly.

Do Atlanta Section 8 landlords get inspected every year?

AHA runs Housing Quality Standards inspections before initial lease-up and then periodically during the tenancy, usually annually or biennially depending on the unit's inspection history. Units with a clean track record may qualify for less frequent inspections. A failed inspection halts HAP payments to the landlord until repairs are made and a re-inspection confirms compliance.

What happens if my landlord sells the building while I have a Section 8 lease?

The HAP contract runs with the tenancy, not the landlord. A sale doesn't end your lease or your voucher. The new owner must honor the lease for its remaining term. After the lease ends, the new owner can decide whether to keep participating. If they decline, you keep your voucher and find a new unit. AHA should be told about any ownership change.

Can I apply for Section 8 in Atlanta if I have an eviction on my record?

An eviction doesn't automatically bar you from AHA's waitlist, but prior eviction from federally assisted housing for drug-related or violent criminal activity is a mandatory denial under 24 CFR 982.553. AHA reviews rental history as part of eligibility. A civil eviction for non-payment from a private landlord is reviewed case by case and may not disqualify you.

Is there emergency Section 8 housing in Atlanta for people in crisis?

AHA doesn't run a separate emergency voucher program open to the general public on demand, but HUD has funded Emergency Housing Vouchers (EHVs) through programs like the American Rescue Plan Act. These go out through coordinated entry systems and usually require a referral from a homeless service provider. Contact Atlanta's Continuum of Care (Partners for Home) or 211 Georgia for the fastest path to emergency housing help.

Does Atlanta Housing Authority have project-based Section 8 units with shorter waits?

Yes. AHA has placed project-based vouchers at specific Atlanta properties, and the waitlists for individual properties are sometimes shorter than the general tenant-based voucher waitlist. Check AHA's website for a list of properties with project-based vouchers and contact those properties directly about their own waitlists. Eligibility requirements match those for tenant-based vouchers.

What preferences does Atlanta Housing give to move people up the waitlist faster?

AHA has historically preferred City of Atlanta residents, individuals and families experiencing homelessness (with a referral from a recognized agency), veterans and their families, and people displaced by government action such as demolition of a subsidized property. Preferences must be documented. Non-residents and applicants without a qualifying preference can still apply but rank behind preference holders.

Sources

1. Atlanta Housing Authority, official website: AHA administers the Housing Choice Voucher program for City of Atlanta residents and operates primarily through vouchers and project-based rental assistance after converting traditional public housing.
2. Fulton County Housing Authority: FCHA administers Housing Choice Vouchers for residents of unincorporated Fulton County separately from AHA.
3. HUD, FY2025 Income Limits for Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA HMFA: FY2025 very low income limit (50% AMI) for a family of four in the Atlanta metro is $55,950; extremely low (30% AMI) is approximately $33,550.
4. 42 U.S.C. §1437f, United States Code: At least 75% of new HCV admissions must go to households at or below 30% of AMI (Extremely Low Income).
5. HUD User, FY2025 Fair Market Rents for Fulton County, GA: FY2025 FMRs for Fulton County range from approximately $1,289 (studio) to $2,375 (4-bedroom).
6. 24 CFR Part 982, HUD Electronic Code of Federal Regulations: 24 CFR 982.508 caps initial tenant rent burden at 40% of gross monthly income; 24 CFR 982.353 governs portability; 24 CFR 982.555 governs informal hearings for terminations.
7. HUD Office of Public and Indian Housing, administrative guidance on criminal records: HUD guidance directs PHAs to conduct individualized assessments of criminal history rather than blanket bans; mandatory bar for lifetime sex offender registrants under 42 U.S.C. §13663.
8. HUD, Housing Quality Standards for the HCV program: HQS has 13 performance requirements; working smoke detectors, functional hot water, and window/door security are among the most common fail items in inspections.
9. Georgia Code, O.C.G.A. §44-7-1 et seq., Official Code of Georgia Annotated: Georgia landlord-tenant law prohibits self-help eviction and requires a court-ordered dispossessory process; landlords cannot change locks or remove belongings without a court order.
10. HUD Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity: Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. §3604) prohibits housing discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability, and familial status; complaints can be filed with HUD FHEO at no cost.
11. HUD, HOPE VI Program overview: AHA used HOPE VI funding to demolish traditional public housing projects including Techwood Homes, replacing them with mixed-income developments; research shows mixed outcomes for original residents.