Thank you for visiting the Georgia Rental Assistance Program website. Currently, we are only accepting applications for those seeking eviction prevention services through Atlanta Legal Aid and the Georgia Legal Services Program. Please contact Atlanta Legal Aid at https://atlantalegalaid.org or the Georgia Legal Services Program at https://www.glsp.org.
NOTE: As of March 11, 2024, we are no longer processing new recertifications for the Georgia Rental Assistance Program’s Eviction Prevention Initiative.
Program Overview
The State of Georgia received $989 million from U.S. Treasury's Federal Emergency Rental Assistance Program to provide relief to individuals, families, and landlords whose finances have been negatively impacted since March 13, 2020, the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The funds will be used for rental and utility payments, including other associated expenses. The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) administers this program which opened in March 2021. The money is distributed directly to landlords and service providers, where applicable, and eligible applicants will receive up to 18 months of payment relief. Individuals must qualify for unemployment or have experienced a financial hardship since March 13, 2020; demonstrate a risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability; and have household income at or below 80 percent of the area median income (AMI).
Tenant Requirements
Identification (State ID or passport)
Income documents for every adult (age 18 and older) in the household
Past due rent notice or utility bills, provider, and account number
Copy of lease
Attest to unemployment eligibility OR documents showing a reduction in income, significant costs, or financial hardship due directly or indirectly to COVID-19
Landlord Requirements
Identification (State ID or passport)
Proof of ownership or Authorization/Agreement to act on behalf of owner of management company
Statement of Delinquent Rent
W-9 and bank information for ACH payment