The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) awarded more than $10 million in grant funding to twelve local communities through the 2026 Community HOME Investment Program (CHIP). The funding is made available through the federal HOME Investment Partnerships Program, administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
CHIP funds are awarded through a competitive application process that evaluates communities based on their commitment to expanding access to safe, decent, and affordable housing for Georgia residents. The program supports local efforts to address housing needs and increase homeownership opportunities for low- and very low-income households.
Of the twelve communities selected for funding, four have received awards of $1.5 million each to construct new single-family homes for income-eligible homebuyers. An additional eight communities have received awards of $500,000 each to rehabilitate owner-occupied homes, helping existing homeowners maintain safe and livable housing.
These awards will help increase affordable homeownership opportunities, preserve existing housing stock, and strengthen communities throughout Georgia.
List of Awarded Applicants
Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation ($500,000 each)
- City of Arlington
- City of Blakely
- City of Camilla
- City of Cochran
- City of Donalsonville
- City of East Point
- City of Sylvester
- New Foundations Dev Inc.
New Construction ($1,500,000 each)
- Habitat for Humanity - Conyers Rockdale
- Habitat for Humanity - Milledgeville Baldwin
- Habitat for Humanity - Southern Crescent
- Macon City Affordable Housing Fund