Georgia has over 10,000 people experiencing homelessness on any given night, with the Atlanta metropolitan area accounting for the majority. But homelessness in Georgia extends well beyond Atlanta — Savannah, Augusta, Columbus, Macon, and smaller cities all face significant housing instability, and rural Georgia counties often have the fewest resources of all.
Emergency hotel and motel voucher programs operate across Georgia through a combination of state funds, county social services, and local nonprofits. This guide from House for Homeless explains how to find and access emergency hotel assistance anywhere in Georgia tonight. For programs in other states, see our hotel vouchers for homeless national guide.
Need a hotel voucher in Georgia tonight? Call 211 immediately — Georgia 211 is available 24 hours. Tell the operator your county and that you need emergency hotel or motel assistance. Veterans call 877-424-3838.
How Emergency Hotel Vouchers Work in Georgia
Georgia does not have a single statewide hotel voucher program. Emergency hotel and motel assistance is funded and administered locally through county Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) offices, Community Action Agencies, Continuums of Care, and nonprofits.
Resources are heavily concentrated in the Atlanta metro area. Outside Atlanta, availability depends significantly on your county and local nonprofit capacity. In some rural Georgia counties, churches and faith-based organizations are the primary — and sometimes only — source of emergency hotel assistance.
Always call 211 first. Georgia 211 covers all 159 counties and has the most current information on what is available in your area.
Georgia State Programs Supporting Hotel Assistance
Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA)
Georgia DCA administers the state’s Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds, which flow to local organizations providing emergency shelter, rapid rehousing, and homelessness prevention — including hotel placements in some jurisdictions.
DCA contact: 404-679-4940 Website: dca.ga.gov
Georgia Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
DFCS administers emergency assistance programs at the county level including the Georgia Family Support Services and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). In crisis situations, county DFCS offices can sometimes authorize emergency hotel placements for families with children.
DFCS statewide: 1-877-423-4746 Website: dfcs.georgia.gov
Partners for HOME (Atlanta CoC)
Partners for HOME is the lead agency for Atlanta’s Continuum of Care, one of the most active CoC systems in the Southeast. They coordinate emergency housing resources across the 13-county Atlanta metro area.
Phone: 404-591-9854 Website: partnersforhome.org
Who Provides Hotel Vouchers in Georgia by Region
Atlanta Metro Area (Fulton, DeKalb, Gwinnett, Cobb, and surrounding counties)
Partners for HOME — Atlanta CoC Lead coordinator for emergency housing in the Atlanta area. Call 211 or Partners for HOME for coordinated entry and emergency housing referrals.
- Phone: 404-591-9854
- Website: partnersforhome.org
Atlanta Mission One of Atlanta’s largest homeless service providers, operating multiple campuses for men, women, and families.
- Men’s campus: 404-367-2880 | 456 Peters St SW, Atlanta, GA 30313
- Women and children: My Sister’s House: 404-367-2880
- Website: atlantamission.org
- Intake: 24 hours (men’s campus); call first for women and families
Covenant House Georgia (youth ages 18–24) Emergency housing and services for young people experiencing homelessness in Atlanta.
- Phone: 404-853-0038
- Address: 1559 Johnson Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
- Website: covenanthousega.org
Catholic Charities of Atlanta Emergency assistance including housing help for anyone in need.
- Phone: 404-920-7725
- Website: catholiccharitiesatlanta.org
Salvation Army of Metro Atlanta Emergency housing assistance including hotel vouchers across the Atlanta metro.
- Phone: 404-523-5878
- Website: salvationarmyatlanta.org
United Way of Greater Atlanta — 211 Call 211 in the Atlanta area for immediate housing referrals with real-time availability.
Fulton County DFCS Emergency assistance for Fulton County residents including housing help.
- Phone: 404-206-0100
DeKalb County DFCS
- Phone: 404-370-6000
Savannah and Coastal Georgia
City of Savannah Department of Community Services Emergency housing assistance for Savannah residents.
- Phone: 912-651-6810
Union Mission (Savannah) Comprehensive homeless services including emergency shelter and housing assistance.
- Phone: 912-236-7423
- Address: 120 Fahm St, Savannah, GA 31401
- Website: unionmission.org
- Intake: Men’s shelter — daily; women’s programs — call first
Savannah-Chatham CoC / United Way of the Coastal Empire Coordinates emergency housing resources in the Savannah area.
- Phone: 912-651-7751
Catholic Social Services — Diocese of Savannah Emergency assistance including housing help.
- Phone: 912-201-4100
Salvation Army Savannah
- Phone: 912-236-4711
- Address: 1101 Abercorn St, Savannah, GA 31401
Augusta and Central Savannah River Area
Augusta CoC / Coordinated Entry Call 211 for emergency housing referrals in the Augusta area.
Golden Harvest Food Bank (also provides housing referrals)
- Phone: 706-736-1199
Salvation Army Augusta
- Phone: 706-724-8641
- Address: 430 Telfair St, Augusta, GA 30901
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Augusta Emergency assistance including hotel vouchers.
- Phone: 706-722-4390
Augusta Area Community Action Agency Emergency housing assistance including hotel placements.
- Phone: 706-722-0493
Columbus and West Georgia
Columbus CoC / United Way of the Chattahoochee Valley Coordinates emergency housing resources in the Columbus area.
- Phone: 706-596-8696
Salvation Army Columbus
- Phone: 706-322-2449
Feeding the Valley Food Bank (also provides referrals)
- Phone: 706-561-4755
Muscogee County DFCS Emergency assistance for Columbus/Muscogee County residents.
- Phone: 706-649-7400
Macon and Central Georgia
Macon-Bibb CoC / Heart of Georgia Altamaha RC Coordinates emergency housing in Macon and surrounding counties.
- Phone: Call 211 for current coordinator
Salvation Army Macon
- Phone: 478-743-6677
- Address: 682 Cherry St, Macon, GA 31201
Loaves and Fishes Macon Emergency food and housing assistance.
- Phone: 478-745-2288
Rural Georgia Counties
In rural Georgia, the primary resources are:
- Your county DFCS office — find at dfcs.georgia.gov
- Local churches — rural Georgia has a strong faith community that often provides emergency hotel assistance when formal programs are unavailable
- Community Action Agencies — call 211 to find your nearest CAA
- 211 — even in rural areas, always call 211 first
Who Qualifies for Hotel Vouchers in Georgia
| Priority Group | Georgia-Specific Notes |
|---|---|
| People sleeping outside or in vehicles | Highest priority statewide |
| Families with children | Top priority; county DFCS can sometimes authorize emergency hotel for families |
| Domestic violence survivors | Georgia Coalition Against DV: 1-800-334-2836 |
| Veterans | Strong VA resources in Atlanta, Augusta, and Dublin |
| Seniors (60+) | Priority in most county and nonprofit programs |
| People with HIV/AIDS | AID Atlanta and HOPWA funds in metro Atlanta |
| Youth ages 18–24 | Covenant House Georgia in Atlanta |
| Couples | Hotel placements address gender-separated shelter barriers |
| People with pets | Limited — call 211 and ask specifically |
| Rural residents | Faith-based organizations often primary resource |
How to Get a Hotel Voucher in Georgia — Step by Step
Step 1: Call 211 — available 24 hours across all 159 Georgia counties. Give your county and explain your situation.
Step 2: If you are in Atlanta, call Partners for HOME at 404-591-9854 or contact Atlanta Mission at 404-367-2880.
Step 3: If you are in Savannah, call Union Mission at 912-236-7423 or United Way of the Coastal Empire at 912-651-7751.
Step 4: Contact your county DFCS office — particularly if you have children, DFCS may be able to authorize emergency housing.
Step 5: Contact the Salvation Army, Catholic Charities, or local church emergency funds in your area.
Step 6: If you are a veteran, call 877-424-3838 immediately — Atlanta VA Medical Center and Augusta VA have dedicated homeless veteran programs.
City-Specific Guides in Georgia
More Georgia city guides coming soon. Call 211 for immediate local referrals anywhere in Georgia.
What to Do During Your Georgia Hotel Placement
Apply for food assistance immediately: Apply for Georgia SNAP at compass.ga.gov or call 1-877-423-4746. With zero income, you qualify for maximum benefits and expedited 7-day processing. See our guide on how to apply for SNAP when homeless.
Apply for Georgia Medicaid: Apply at compass.ga.gov. Georgia has expanded Medicaid — eligibility covers many previously excluded adults.
Enter coordinated entry: In Atlanta, call Partners for HOME or 211. In other areas, call 211 to access your local CoC coordinated entry. This is your pathway to rapid rehousing and permanent housing. See our guide on types of housing assistance programs for all options available to you.
Apply for Section 8: Contact your local Georgia PHA. Atlanta Housing: 404-892-4700. Georgia’s PHAs have long waitlists — apply now to multiple PHAs. See our Section 8 guide for the full application process. Browse all housing voucher programs for additional assistance.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a free hotel voucher for homeless in Georgia?
Call 211 from anywhere in Georgia — available 24 hours across all 159 counties. Tell the operator your county and that you need emergency hotel or motel assistance. In Atlanta, also contact Partners for HOME at 404-591-9854 or Atlanta Mission at 404-367-2880. Your county DFCS office, Salvation Army, and Catholic Charities are also good contacts.
Does Georgia have a statewide hotel voucher program?
No. Georgia does not have a single statewide hotel voucher program. Emergency hotel assistance is funded and administered locally through county DFCS offices, Community Action Agencies, CoCs, and nonprofits. Resources are most available in the Atlanta metro area — call 211 for what exists in your specific county.
Are there hotel vouchers for homeless families in Georgia?
Yes. Families with children are the top priority across Georgia’s emergency housing programs. County DFCS offices can sometimes authorize emergency hotel placements for families with children. Call 211 and specify that you have children — this triggers family-specific referrals.
Can I get a hotel voucher in Georgia without ID?
Many Georgia programs serve people without identification. Do not let lack of ID prevent you from calling 211. Ask specifically for low-barrier emergency housing options. Free Georgia ID programs are also available — ask 211 for ID assistance resources in your county.
Are there hotel vouchers for homeless veterans in Georgia?
Yes — veterans should call 877-424-3838 rather than general 211 lines. Georgia has VA resources in Atlanta (Atlanta VA Medical Center), Augusta (Charlie Norwood VA), and Dublin (Carl Vinson VA) with dedicated homeless veteran programs including HUD-VASH vouchers and SSVF rapid rehousing.
What if I am homeless in rural Georgia?
Rural Georgia has significantly fewer formal hotel voucher programs than Atlanta. Your primary resources are your county DFCS office, local churches, and 211. Faith-based organizations in rural Georgia communities often maintain small emergency funds for hotel assistance. Call 211 even in rural areas — operators know local resources that are not publicly advertised.
Are there hotel vouchers for youth in Georgia?
Yes. Covenant House Georgia in Atlanta specifically serves young adults ages 18–24 experiencing homelessness. Call 404-853-0038 or visit 1559 Johnson Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318. Other Georgia cities may have youth-specific resources — call 211 and ask specifically for youth emergency housing.
How long do hotel vouchers last in Georgia?
Most Georgia emergency placements last 1–7 nights, with possible extensions while longer-term housing is arranged. Use your stay to connect with a case manager immediately and apply for rapid rehousing through 211. Atlanta’s CoC has active rapid rehousing programs with faster placement times than many other Georgia cities.