Georgia’s $13.8M Housing Boost Aims to Lift Families and Rebuild Neighborhoods
Targeted Support for Homebuyers and Homeowners
By Carol A. Gasser Moore
GEORGIA – The 2025 CHIP awards are divided into two key housing strategies:
- New Construction for Low-Income Homebuyers:
Seven recipients will receive grants of up to $1.5 million to support the construction of single-family homes for eligible very low- to low-income homebuyers. These homes will expand access to ownership and help stabilize communities. - Rehabilitation of Owner-Occupied Homes:
Eight communities will each receive up to $500,000 to assist existing homeowners with critical repairs and improvements to ensure safety, habitability, and long-term sustainability.
These targeted investments reflect DCA’s ongoing focus on reducing housing instability, increasing homeownership, and revitalizing neighborhoods across urban and rural Georgia.
2025 CHIP Award Recipients
Local Governments
| Applicant | Grant Award | Activity |
| City of Americus | $500,000 | Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation |
| City of Bainbridge | $500,000 | Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation |
| City of Boston | $500,000 | Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation |
| City of Brunswick | $500,000 | Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation |
| City of Centerville | $500,000 | Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation |
| City of Oxford | $500,000 | Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation |
| City of Statesboro | $1,372,659 | New Construction |
| City of Tifton | $500,000 | Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation |
| Dougherty County | $500,000 | Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation |
Nonprofit Organizations
| Organization | Grant Award | Activity |
| Atlanta Land Trust | $1,500,000 | New Construction |
| Gwinnett Walton County Habitat for Humanity | $1,474,200 | New Construction |
| Habitat for Humanity of Hall County | $1,500,000 | New Construction |
| Habitat for Humanity of Putnam County | $1,050,000 | New Construction |
| NeighborWorks Columbus | $1,500,000 | New Construction |
Public Authority
| Authority | Grant Award | Activity |
| Houston County Land Bank Authority | $1,490,500 | New Construction |
Building Stronger Communities Through Housing
“CHIP is more than a funding stream — it’s a long-term investment in the strength and resilience of Georgia’s neighborhoods,” said DCA Commissioner Christopher Nunn. “Whether through new home construction or the rehabilitation of existing homes, these grants will bring real change to families and communities who need it most.”
This year’s awardees represent a blend of urban and rural communities and reflect the DCA’s strategy to ensure geographic equity in funding distribution.
About the Georgia Department of Community Affairs
The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) supports communities statewide through economic development, affordable housing solutions, and local government assistance. By leveraging both state and federal resources, DCA empowers communities to stimulate job creation, revitalize downtowns, expand housing options, and enhance the quality of life for Georgia residents.
To learn more about CHIP or other DCA programs, visit dca.georgia.gov.
