CHIP Listening Session

Seeking public input from local leaders on the State single family home development and owner occupied home repair program

The Georgia Department of Community Affairs is hosting three listening sessions around the state to answer questions about the Community HOME Investment Program (CHIP) program and to get input on how well the CHIP program is working in local communities.

Each year the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) awards between $4-$6 million in CHIP grants to local governments, nonprofits, and public housing authorities across the state to build new single family homes and help homeowners rehabilitate their homes.  Grant amounts range from $300,000 to $600,000. Funds may be used to repair the homes of income eligible homeowners and to build/ renovate single family homes for sale to income eligible homebuyers. The goal of the program is to expand the supply of, and access to, safe and affordable housing in Georgia’s communities.

Who should attend: local government officials, public housing authorities, nonprofit housing organizations, and citizens interested in housing policy

In addition to the CHIP Listening Session on Monday July 23, Cherie Bennett, Rural Zone Program Manager, will present information about the Rural Zone Designation application.  Up to ten rural zones will be designated per year to enable businesses and investors to obtain tax credits for job creation activities, investment in downtown properties, and property renovations.

RSVP by email to Samanta.Carvalho@dca.ga.gov

CHIP Listening Session schedule:

Monday, July 23th from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at the Carnegie Library, 311 Academy Ave, Dublin, GA;

Tuesday, July 24th from 2:00-4:00 at the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, 60 Executive Park South, NE, Board Room 302 in Atlanta, GA; and

Wednesday, July 25th from 1:00-3:00 p.m., River Valley Regional Commission, 710 Front Avenue, Suite A, Columbus, GA