Community Development

The mission of the Community Development Department is to develop viable urban communities that principally benefit low-to-moderate income persons and work collaboratively with nonprofit agencies, governmental entities at all levels, the business community, the faith-based community, residents, and schools.

In achieving its mission, the Community Development  Department works primarily with funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the provision of resources to carry out the long-term objectives that address HUD’s three overarching goals: 

1. The provision of decent and affordable housing for low to moderate income persons residing in DeKalb County
 
2. To provide a suitable living environment, public facilities, infrastructure, and expanded community services, principally  benefiting low to-moderate income persons

3. To expand economic opportunities, increase and retain new and existing jobs, and revitalize economically depressed areas that principally serve low to moderate-income areas.

Citizens and interested parties are encouraged to visit this site for continued updates to these programs.

ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT HOMELESSNESS? 
SO ARE WE. 

JOIN THE DEKALB COC DeKalb County Continuum of Care (CoC) Meeting: 

📅 3rd Wednesday every month 
🕙 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

For more information or to attend, contact the DeKalb Community Development Department 
via email dekalbcoc@dekalbcountyga.gov 
or (404) 371-2727 for location details.

How to Apply for the Project HOME-ARP Program 

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 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 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. 

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