Georgia’s housing shortage
If you’ve been looking to buy a house in Georgia and found the equivalent of empty store shelves, you’re not alone. A new report by nonprofit research group Up for Growth found that the state ranked 10th in the nation…
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Historic homes become affordable housing in Savannah
One way to address the enormous need for affordable housing in Georgia is to fix up what’s already there. Last month, the Historic Savannah Foundation (HSF), a nonprofit preservation organization, launched its Affordable Housing Initiative with just such an effort.…
Creative solutions needed for more affordable Georgia homes
When the nationwide moratorium on evictions was lifted last weekend, the focus sharpened on the many problems associated with affordable housing across Georgia. The National Low Income Housing Coalition recently estimated that workers earning a $7.25 per hour minimum wage…
Atlanta Land Trust receives funding for affordable housing development
The nonprofit Atlanta Land Trust (ALT) has received new funding to help purchase land for development of up to 50 permanently affordable housing units near the city’s BeltLine and in other targeted high-growth areas. The Kendeda Fund, a foundation dedicated…
Transformational changes ahead for LaGrange
Collaboration with local businesses and other partners has helped LaGrange develop a community revitalization strategy that aims to improve housing and workforce training. The city’s comprehensive plan identifies weaknesses in the community, including poverty and lack of jobs, and provides…
Enhancing quality of life around the state
Thirteen communities throughout the state are receiving $5.1 million in grant funds from the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) 2020 Community HOME Investment Program (CHIP). The funds are part of an annual allocation from the U.S. Department of Housing…
Partnering for affordable housing
Invest Atlanta is partnering with the Atlanta Beltline Affordable Housing Trust Fund, Atlanta Housing Authority (AHA) and the Westside Future Fund to help meet the city’s housing goals for people who earn 60 percent of Area Median Income (AMI) or…
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