Project-based vouchers (PBVs) are a component of a public housing agency’s (PHA’s) Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program. PHAs are not allocated additional funding for PBV units; the PHA uses its tenant-based voucher funding to allocate project-based units to a project. Projects are typically selected for PBVs through a competitive process managed by the PHA; although in certain cases projects may be selected non-competitively.
DCA is currently receiving requests for PBVs.
The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) requests proposals from developers for the Project-Based Voucher (PBV) Program. PBV proposals are being accepted for up to 1,108 vouchers (the number of units to be funded) for new and existing housing construction projects within the 149 Georgia counties served by DCA.
Properties have specific processes based on their competitive award status with DCA:
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Are you applying for PBVs for an existing LIHTC property that received a tax credit award in 2021 or later? Fill out this form online or complete the document version here and email to DCA_PBV@dca.ga.gov.
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Are you applying for PBVs for a property that received a LIHTC award in 2021 or later but has not yet started construction? Fill out this form online or complete the document version here and email to DCA_PBV@dca.ga.gov.
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Are you applying for PBVs for a property that is mid-construction? You’re not currently eligible to apply. Check back here when your property construction is near complete and you are close to receiving your certificate of occupancy.
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Are you applying for PBVs for an existing property that has not received a LIHTC award or received a LIHTC award before 2021? Submit a competitive application through the online portal or by emailing the required documents to DCA_PBV@dca.ga.gov.
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Are you applying for PBVs for a planned development that intends to submit a LIHTC application and seeks a preliminary commitment of PBVs to apply for qualified allocation plan points under the Integrated Supportive Housing (ISH) section? Fill out this form online or complete the document version here and email to DCA_PBV@dca.ga.gov. You must also notify DCA_PBV@dca.ga.gov of your intent to claim points under this section and begin to work with the DCA HCV team on a referral process for your property managed waitlist.
Existing properties must submit their application by August 23, 2024 at 5 PM.
New construction properties must submit their applications by September 23, 2024 at 5 PM.
Note: Participation in the PBV program requires compliance with Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) requirements.
DCA will host an information session for interested applicants on Wednesday, July 24th at 11 PM. Join the Teams webinar at this link.
For updates regarding the PBV RFP, please continue checking the DCA HCV PBV webpage or the Georgia Procurement Registry website at https://ssl.doas.state.ga.us/gpr/.
Project Based Housing Choice Voucher Property List
Hearthstone Apartments, located in Cherokee County, Canton, GA.
This complex is for battered and abused women. Cherokee Family Violence Center assist the women with their transition.
Pine Ridge Apartments located in Floyd County, Rome, GA
This complex is for persons with disabilities and mentally challenged. They are referred by Highlands and are transitioning from Clinical Facilities to housing. There is a counselor/advisor and nurse on staff 24 hours a day.
The Pines Family Campus, located in Valdosta, GA
This complex is to help women at risk primarily because of homelessness, domestic violence, and drug abuse in the transition to a stable productive life. Clients are referred by state courts, DFCS, area participating churches, The Haven (women’s shelter) throughout a 10-county area.
The Millennium Center, located in Randolph County, Cuthbert, GA.
This complex is for women who have substance abuse problems (Drugs/Alcohol) Volunteers of America (VOA) manages and operates the program. Referrals are received from other Social Service agencies, Law Enforcement agencies, word of mouth, web-site with VOA, etc. Counselors/advisors/nurse on staff during normal working hours; On-call staff and security provided all other times.
College Square, located in Peach County, Fort Valley, GA
This complex is for low-income disabled residents.
Georgia Wallace, located in Pulaski County, Hawkinsville, GA
This complex is for low-income residents.
Henry Way, located in Pulaski County, Hawkinsville, GA
This complex is for low-income residents.
