Georgia rental assistance applications taking too long, some tenants say

Some tenants are voicing frustration with Georgia’s statewide rental assistance program, saying the application process is too burdensome and long.

Among them is Dorothy White, who lives in subsidized housing in Stone Mountain. She said she fell behind on rent partly because her bus service stopped during the pandemic and she had to pay more for transportation.

White is hoping to get a new place now. She said she was approved for a Section 8 voucher to help. But she still owes her current place around $800.