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DECATUR, GA – DeKalb County, in conjunction with the DeKalb County Continuum of Care, has announced the launch of the $7.8 million HOME-American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) Program known as “Project HOME-ARP.” The program will become effective on July 1, 2025.
Funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the initiative is designed to expand access to safe, stable housing by providing rental assistance and supportive services for residents experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness.
“This funding allows us to directly address the urgent needs of individuals and families who are struggling to remain housed or to exit homelessness,” said DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson. “Through the Project HOME-ARP program, we are not only expanding access to affordable housing but also delivering the critical supportive services needed for long-term stability.”
The Project HOME-ARP” program targets qualifying populations, including:
- Individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
- People at risk of homelessness.
- Survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking.
- Other at-risk and vulnerable populations facing housing instability.
Key services offered trough the Project HOME-ARP program include:
- Tenant-Based Rental Assistance– Direct rental support to help eligible households access and maintain affordable housing.
- Supportive Services – Including case management, housing navigation, employment assistance, behavioral health referrals, substance use counseling, childcare coordination, and transportation services to promote housing retention.
- How to Apply for the Project HOME-ARPProgram
- Eligible citizens must live in DeKalb County and complete a pre-screening through the DeKalb Coordinated Entry System. The intake process begins by calling the Coordinated Entry hotline Monday through Friday at (404) 687-3500 between the hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For more information, visit
- https://www.dekalbcountyga.gov/community-development/home-arp
- or contact the DeKalb County Community Development Department at
- (404) 371-2727.