COMMUNITY RESOURCES


REBUILDING TOGETHER ATLANTA


Rebuilding Together Atlanta home projects consist of major repairs for residents who lack the funds to address major health and safety issues in their home. Using the evidence-based National Safe and Healthy Housing Standard, Rebuilding Together Atlanta conducts home assessments and develop scopes of work that ensure the most important repair needs are met in each home.


















EXAMPLES OF REPAIRS PROVIDED


Safe at Home Program

  • Wheelchair Ramps
  • Steps, Landings, and Handrails
  • Grab Bars
  • Bathroom and Kitchen Repairs
  • Widening Doorways
  • Proper Ventilation
  • Smoke Alarms
  • Remove Tripping Hazards


Energy Efficiency Program

  • Air Leak Sealing
  • Door Weatherization
  • Attic Insulation
  • Window Glazing


Beautification and Painting

  • Light Yard Work
  • Outdoor Painting
  • Yard Trash/Junk Removal






COMMUNITY RESOURCES


Community resources that may be helpful to you can be found below. Please note Rebuilding Together Atlanta is not affiliated with any of the following organizations or programs.























Home Repair Programs & Grants


Nationwide


United States Department of Agriculture

Provides grants and low-interest loans directly to homeowners to repair, improve, or modernize homes or remove health and safety hazards

https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/single-family-housing-programs/single-family-housing-repair-loans-grants


United States Department of Energy Weatherization Program

Provides grants to low-income households to make their homes more energy-efficient, reducing energy costs. To qualify for any of the energy-related grants for home improvements, households are required to live at the poverty line or 200% below. Priority is given to seniors, families with children, and disabled members of the household who need the home to be handicap accessible.

https://gefa.georgia.gov/locations/weatherization-agency


Georgia


United Way of Northeast Georgia

https://www.unitedwaynega.org/

211 


United Way of Central Georgia

https://www.unitedwaycg.org/

211


Habitat for Humanity Home Repair Program

Find a location near you.

https://www.habitat.org/local/affiliate-by-state?state=GA


Cobb County


Habitat for Humanity Home Repair Program (Cobb County)

https://habitatnwma.org/homerepairs/


DeKalb County


Habitat for Humanity Home Repair Program (DeKalb County)

https://dekalbhabitat.org/seniors-repair


DeKalb County Senior Home Repair Program

https://www.dekalbcountyga.gov/community-development/dekalb-first-time-homebuyersdown-payment-assistance-program


Fulton County


Nehemiah Project (Fulton County and City of Atlanta)

https://www.nehemiahprojectcdc.org/

770-742-0706


Fulton County Senior Home Repair Program

https://fultoncountyga.gov/inside-fulton-county/fulton-county-departments/community-development/home-repair-service

 404-612-7193


Fulton County


Nehemiah Project (Fulton County and City of Atlanta)

https://www.nehemiahprojectcdc.org/

770-742-0706


Atlanta


Habitat for Humanity Home Repair Program (Atlanta)

https://atlantahabitat.org/programs/repair-opportunities/


Meals on Wheels Home Repairs (City of Atlanta)

https://www.mowatl.org/homerepairs


United Way of Greater Atlanta 

https://www.unitedwayatlanta.org/

211


HouseProud Home Repair Program (City of Atlanta)

https://www.houseproudatlanta.org/

404-464-5950


Habitat for Humanity Home Repair Program (Atlanta)

https://atlantahabitat.org/programs/repair-opportunities/



Housing PROGRAMS & SERVICES


Georgia


Georgia Department of Community Affairs

Information on safe and affordable housing

https://www.dca.ga.gov/safe-affordable-housing

404- 679-4840


State of Georgia Affordable Housing

https://georgia.gov/affordable-housing


Cobb County


Cobb County Social Services Collaborative
Emergency shelter, food pantry, and other services

https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/cobbcounty.org.if-us-west-2/prod/2018-06/Cobb_Collaborative.pdf


Cobb County Housing

https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/cobbcounty.org.if-us-west-2/prod/2021-02/CobbHousingList2020_4.pdf



DeKalb County


Housing Authority of DeKalb County

https://www.dekalbhousing.org/



Fulton County


Housing Authority of Fulton County

https://www.hafc.org/


Atlanta


City of Atlanta Housing Department

https://www.atlantaga.gov/government/departments/city-planning/office-of-housing-community-development/housing

404-330-6100


City of Atlanta Affordable Housing Guide

https://www.atlantaga.gov/home/showdocument?id=49461











BASIC ELIGIBILITY


To qualify for and receive our services, homeowners must:

  • Own and occupy their home. Rebuilding Together Atlanta cannot work on rental property. 
  • Be classified as a low-income senior, veteran, or person with a disability.
  • Demonstrate a health and safety need for the requested repairs and services in their home. Repairs must be focused around improving the health and safety of living within the home and are not cosmetic in nature.
  • Complete the homeowner application and all required intake paperwork.
  • Provide:
  • Proof of total household income for all individuals residing in the home (i.e., copy of paystubs, copy of social security income, social security or veterans benefits entitlement letter, etc.).
  • Proof of home insurance and verified home ownership (i.e., title, property insurance, or mortgage statement).
  • Two (2) recent utilities in the homeowner’s name.
  • Remain living in the home for at least two (2) years after Rebuilding Together Atlanta services are completed.






NEXT STEPS


If you are an eligible homeowner in the Atlanta metropolitan area who is interested in our services, please complete a digital intake eligibility form here


PLEASE NOTE:  Due to the high volume of emails and phone calls Rebuilding Together Atlanta receives, please include your full name, complete address (including city and zip code), and phone number in your message. Otherwise, we will not be able to return your email or call. Thank you for your cooperation.











SENIOR AND DISABILITY SERVICES


Nationwide


Meals on Wheels

Find a location near you. 

https://www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org/signup/find-programs/


Georgia


EmpowerLine

Resource for aging, disability, and caregiver needs

https://www.empowerline.org/

404-463-3333


Georgia Department of Aging Services 

https://aging.georgia.gov/programs-and-services

404-657-5258


Georgia Aging and Disability Resource Connection 

https://www.georgiaadrc.com/site/1/home.aspx

866-552-4464


Department of Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD)

Information on programs and services for individuals with developmental disabilities

https://dbhdd.georgia.gov/

404-232-1912


Cobb County


Meals on Wheels Nutrition Services (Cobb County)

https://www.cobbcounty.org/senior-services/resources/meals-on-wheels 

770-528-5364


Cobb County Senior Services

https://www.cobbcounty.org/senior-services

CobbSeniors@cobbcounty.org

770-528-5364


DeKalb County


DeKalb County Senior Services

https://www.dekalbcountyga.gov/senior-services/office-aging

770-322-2950


Fulton County


Fulton County Senior Services

404-613-6000

https://www.fultoncountyga.gov/inside-fulton-county/fulton-county-departments/senior-services


Atlanta


Meals on Wheels Nutrition Services (City of Atlanta)

https://www.mowatl.org/getmeals

meals@mowatl.org

404-351-3889


Greater Atlanta Chapter of National Council of Aging in Place

https://ageinplace.org/greater-atlanta/
















Mental Health services


Georgia Crisis & Access Line

For access to mental health services and immediate crisis support

 1-800-715-4225 (Available 24/7)


Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD)

https://dbhdd.georgia.gov/

404-657-2136






Veterans


Nationwide


United States Department of Veterans Affairs

Offers grants to veterans and service members with certain service-connected disabilities to buy or transition to a home that meets their needs while supporting them to live more independently

https://www.va.gov/housing-assistance/disability-housing-grants/


Veteran Services

1-800-698-2411


Houses for Warriors

https://housesforwarriors.org/resources/


Georgia


State of Georgia Veteran Services

https://veterans.georgia.gov/


United Military Care

https://www.unitedmilitarycare.org/services

info@unitedmilitarycare.org 

770-973-0014


Hidden Heroes

https://hiddenheroes.org/find-help/hopefund/

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