The purpose of the Rural Workforce Housing Initiative will be to provide available financial assistance, in the form of grants and loans, for activities that result in housing that meets the needs of working families and others who may consider relocating to a community for employment reasons.
Related: Housing Construction Loan Program
Eligible Projects
Workforce housing funds will be awarded on a competitive basis to projects that demonstrate an ability to address:
- Ongoing workforce housing needs, as identified by a recent housing study;
- Difficulty satisfying workforce needs in communities or regions with low unemployment; or
- A community or regional commitment to expand and improve existing housing stock.
Eligibile Applicants
Applicants may only submit applications for activities within OneGeorgia eligible and conditionally eligible counties. For purposes of this initiative, both eligible and conditionally eligible counties are considered eligible.
Units of general-purpose local government (e.g., city, county, consolidated government), as well as local, regional, and state authorities, generally in partnership with a housing developer, are eligible to apply.
The OneGeorgia Authority will also consider offering loans to private developers, including not-for-profits and community housing development organizations, to further the objectives of this initiative. Prospective applicants should consult the Authority with questions about eligibility.
How to Apply
You can access the online application portal here.
Online Applications are accepted quarterly on the 2nd Friday of the following months: January, April, July, and October.
Contact
Gina Webb gina.webb@dca.ga.gov