Housing & Community Development

  1. Public Comment on Draft FY21-FY25 Consolidated Plan Goals available through June 9

    The Athens-Clarke County Housing & Community Development Department is accepting public comment on the draft FY21-FY25 Consolidated Plan Goals through June 9, 2019. Read on...

  1. FY20 Annual Action Plan Public Review Update

    On Tuesday, April 2, 2019, The Athens-Clarke County Mayor and Commission voted to approve the proposed July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020 Annual Action Plan funding for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Programs. Read on...

  1. Housing & Community Development Hosting Free April Lunch & Learn Series

    In April, the ACC Housing & Community Development Department is hosting four Lunch & Learn events covering a variety of topics including affordable housing, fair housing, economic development, and community goals. Read on...
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April Free Lunch & Learn Series

In April, the ACC Housing & Community Development Department is hosting four Lunch & Learn events covering a variety of topics including affordable housing, fair housing, economic development, and community goals.

Each Lunch & Learn session is free and lasts from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. The April 4, April 18, and April 25 sessions will take place at the ACC Library Multipurpose Room B at 2025 Baxter Street. The April 11 session will take place at the Lyndon House Arts Center at 211 Hoyt St. 

Upcoming Lunch & Learn sessions:

  • Thursday, April 25, 2019 - Fair Housing (focuses on tenants’ rights through fair housing). RSVP by April 22.

Space is limited and online registration is required.

HCD Documents

  1. Community Goals Lunch and Learn Presentation
  2. FY19 Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan
  3. FY19 Fair Market Rent
  4. 2018-2019 Vision Committee Members
  1. Opportunity Zones
  2. GA DCA OZ Brochure
  3. FY 2018 HUD Income Limits Summary

HCD Agency Contacts

  1. Financial Aid Resources
  2. Section 8 and HUD Resources
  1. Affordable Housing Resources
  2. Homeless Services Resources

Community Assessments

  1. 2018 ACC PIT COUNT
  2. NSEM Final Report
  1. GICH Final Report

HCD Community Activities

GIS Snapshot of HCD Activities from 2016-2018

February 6, 2019

On the morning of Thursday, January 24th, 18 volunteers conducted the annual Point in Time (PIT) Count of homeless individuals in Athens-Clarke County. The PIT Count consists of surveys of both sheltered and unsheltered homeless households. The PIT Count was conducted in partnership between Athens-Clarke County’s Housing and Community Development (HCD) department and the Athens-Clarke County Homeless Coalition.

Volunteers included Athens-Clarke County Unified Government staff (Housing and Community Development (HCD) department, the Geographic Information Services (GIS) Office, and the Manager’s Office) as well as members of the Athens-Clarke County Homeless Coalition.

The Point in Time Count is a requirement for communities receiving homeless services funding through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).  Athens-Clarke County’s Housing and Community Development department administers HUD’s Continuum of Care (CoC) homeless assistance grant; CoC funds are used to fund permanent housing programs for homeless individuals and families. Individuals who are looking to get involved with the Athens-Clarke County Homeless Coalition can attend the next meeting Thursday, March 7th at 10:30am at the ACC-Library.

PIT Count 1/24/19


January 21, 2019

Hands on Athens (an initiative of the Athens-Clarke Heritage Foundation), currently receives CDBG funds to complete minor to moderate rehabilitation projects for low-to-moderate income Athens-Clarke County homeowners. During Athens-Clarke County’s MLK Day of Service, Hands on Athens, assisted four low income homeowners with much needed rehabilitation services to their homes. JOMA Construction, Commissioner Melissa Link, thirty citizen volunteers, and the Hands On Athens/Athens-Clarke Heritage Foundation staff came together to provide this valued service while also honoring the memory and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

HOA 1

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