Hills at Fairington — Income-Restricted Housing in Lithonia, GA 30038
5959 Fairington Rd, Lithonia, GA 30038
349 units
How to apply
- No phone is listed. Try visiting the property or asking the city housing office how to apply.
- These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.
At this building
- Opened
- 2009
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Nearby income-restricted buildings
Hillandale Commons
6136 Hillandale Dr, Lithonia, GA 30058
0.5 mi away
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- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Grovewood Park Apartments
6170 Hillandale Dr, Lithonia, GA 30058
0.5 mi away
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Alice Williams Towers (Salem Baptist Church)
5480 Hillandale Road, Lithonia, GA 30058
1.1 mi away
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Rents and income limits in 30038
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,710/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $68,400/yr
- Renters in 30038 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 53%
Income limits (2026)
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA area · median family income $117,800. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.
| People | Extremely low 30% | Very low 50% | Low 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $24,750 | $41,250 | $66,000 |
| 2 | $28,300 | $47,150 | $75,400 |
| 3 | $31,850 | $53,050 | $84,850 |
| 4 | $35,350 | $58,900 | $94,250 |
| 5 | $38,680 | $63,650 | $101,800 |
| 6 | $44,360 | $68,350 | $109,350 |
| 7 | $50,040 | $73,050 | $116,900 |
| 8 | $55,720 | $77,750 | $124,450 |
Section 8 vouchers: up to the 50% limit, and most go to households under 30%. Public housing: up to 80%. Tax-credit apartments: usually up to 60% of median income, between the 50% and 80% columns.
Fair market rents (2027)
HUD's estimate of rent plus utilities for a modest home. Housing authorities set Section 8 voucher limits from it.
| Size | 30038 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,510 | $1,554 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,570 | $1,619 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,710 | $1,762 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,040 | $2,099 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,420 | $2,493 |
Wider area = Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 12 nearby ZIPs range from $1,290 (30012) to $1,910 (30087).
Census figures for 30038 (2020–2024 average): median rent $1,685. Median household income $73,694. 35% of homes are rented. 53% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 25% pay half or more.
Census median rent is what renters here actually pay, including long-term leases. Fair market rent is HUD's estimate for a modest apartment available now.
Sources: HUD income limits FY2026; HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (Small Area FMR for ZIP figures); U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year 2020–2024. Each program and building can set its own limits — confirm with the property.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share
Project-based Section 8 is on the buildings above. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority, then find a landlord who takes it. Your share of rent is based on income — not always 30%. The calculator uses 30038's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 30038Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply to Hills at Fairington?
No phone is listed for Hills at Fairington. Try the city housing office or, for USDA rural properties, USDA's Multifamily Housing search. These records do not show openings.
Is Hills at Fairington Section 8 housing?
Hills at Fairington is listed as income-restricted housing in Lithonia, GA 30038 (lihtc). It is not labeled as project-based Section 8 in this file. Call to ask which programs they run.
How many units are at Hills at Fairington?
Public records list 349 units at Hills at Fairington in Lithonia, GA 30038. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.
Are there other affordable apartments near Hills at Fairington?
Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 30038 and nearby ZIP codes. Open a nearby card for the address and phone. Lists still do not show vacancies.
People Also Ask
How do I get into Hills at Fairington?
Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Hills at Fairington in Lithonia, GA 30038. Public housing is through the housing authority. Bring ID and income documents when they tell you to. This site cannot submit an application for you.
How do I qualify for affordable housing in Lithonia, GA 30038?
Most income-restricted buildings in Lithonia, GA 30038 serve households at or below 50% or 80% of area median income. HUD's 2026 very low-income (50%) limit for a 1-person household is $41,250, and $58,900 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($66,000 for 1 person). Each building sets its own cap — call to confirm before you apply. Citizenship, household size, and local preferences can also apply.
What is the income limit for low-income housing in Lithonia, GA 30038?
For many programs in Lithonia, GA 30038, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $41,250 a year for 1 person and $58,900 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $66,000 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.
How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Lithonia, GA 30038?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Lithonia, GA 30038, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Lithonia, GA 30038 is $1,710 a month (rent plus utilities for a modest unit). Tax-credit apartments use set rents below market, not always 30% of income. Call the building for the actual rent; this site is not a vacancy or price list.
Does Hills at Fairington take Section 8 vouchers?
This file does not say that Hills at Fairington has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Lithonia, GA 30038 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call Hills at Fairington.
Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying. Report a correction. To add a different building, use the suggestion rubric.