The Athens-Clarke County Unified Government’s Housing and Community Development Department has announced the availability of nearly $1 million in federal funding for affordable housing efforts. Approximately $957,320 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's HOME Investment Partnerships Program will be up for grabs to increase and preserve low-income housing in the Athens-Clarke County area. According to their announcement, these funds are targeted to provide gap financing to both non-profit and for-profit housing entities looking to tackle local housing issues.
Keen on making the process transparent and accessible, the HCD is set to host a virtual meeting through WebEx on September 6 at 10:00 a.m. This meeting aims to detail the application process for the funding and shed light on how eligible non-profit organizations and some for-profit organizations can access these federal dollars to address housing priorities within the county. Those interested can join the meeting through the provided link, or watch a recording on HCD's website afterwards.
The HOME Program funds are slated for use starting July 1, 2025, and this cycle's applications will be awarded competitively. The HCD has been actively addressing housing concerns in the area, and this fund release further highlight's the department's ongoing commitment to provide housing solutions for those most in need within the community. As the issue of affordable housing continues to be at the forefront of civic concerns, initiatives like these represent vital steps towards alleviating the burden faced by low-income residents.
For additional information or queries, Andrea Livingston, the Administrative Assistant for ACC's Housing and Community Development Department, can be reached at 706.613.3155. The support offers by the department reflects their understanding of the complexities involved in addressing the housing shortage and affordability crisis that continues to challenge local communities.
