Federal Government Shutdown Update

As a recipient of federal funds, the Georgia Department of Community Affairs is aware of the federal government shutdown, which took effect on October 1, 2025.

At this time, the lapse in HUD’s federal funding may disrupt full Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) to landlords in the counties served by DCA’s Housing Choice Voucher program. DCA anticipates making prorated, partial payments to landlords for the month of November 2025.   

What This Means for Landlords and Participants:

• Tenants must keep making timely payments for their portion of rent.  Landlords cannot charge tenants for DCA’s share of the rent due to a federal payment delay. Tenants must pay their portion of the rent to remain compliant with the terms of the lease.
• Landlords may receive a partial, prorated amount of their normal November Housing Assistance Payment.  DCA will immediately issue a payment for the remaining balance of the November payment when HUD releases full funding.  Under federal law, landlords are not permitted to charge tenants for DCA’s portion of the rent or issue eviction notices related to delayed HAP payments.
• IMPORTANT: Under federal law (24 CFR §982.310(b)), PHA failure to pay the housing assistance payment to the owner is not a violation of the lease between the tenant and the owner. During the term of the lease the owner may not terminate the tenancy of the family for nonpayment of the PHA housing assistance payment.

DCA does not yet anticipate additional funding delays to other federal programs under its administration.

DCA will share information as it is made available, including with landlords participating in other federally funded programs.  Please continue to monitor DCA's website and official social media for updates.