The Housing Authority of the City of Decatur owns and operates affordable housing units in a great downtown location. There are 98 units in Swanton Heights and 191 units in Allen Wilson (80 of which are located in the Oliver House Building). This housing has helped the City of Decatur meet its commitment to families of limited financial means. Allen Wilson Terrace started serving families in 1941 and Swanton Heights was first occupied in 1970. Thousands of families have benefited from these housing resources since 1941 when Allen Wilson was first occupied. Judge Clarence Cooper and former State Representative George Maddox are just two of the successful products of Decatur's affordable housing.