Cobb County HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Grant

The Cobb County HOME Investment Partnerships Program aims to enhance affordable housing for low to moderate-income families. Established by the National Affordable Housing Act, it serves as a vital federal block grant. The program focuses on rehabilitation, homebuyer activities, rental housing support, and tenant-based rental assistance. Each year, Cobb County invites proposals from nonprofits and local agencies to implement eligible activities, thereby strengthening community housing initiatives and expanding access to affordable housing solutions.

HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program
The HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program was created by the National Affordable Housing Act (NAHA) of 1990. It is the largest Federal block grant available to communities to create affordable housing for low to moderate income families.  Each year, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) determines the amount of HOME funds that states and local governments are eligible to receive using a formula designed to reflect relative housing needs.
The primary objective of the HOME Program is to expand affordable housing options for persons of low and moderate-income by:
Providing decent affordable housing to low-income residentsExpanding the capacity of non-profit housing providersStrengthening the ability of state and local governments to provide housingLeveraging private sector participation
Annually, the Cobb County CDBG Program Office requests proposals from local non-profit organizations and government entities to carry out eligible HOME activities in the County.
Eligible Activities
Eligible activities for the HOME Program consist of the following:
Homeowner Rehabilitation (repair, rehabilitation, and reconstruction)Homebuyer Activities (acquisition, rehabilitation, new construction, down-payment assistance)Rental Housing (acquisition, rehabilitation, new construction)Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (monthly rental assistance, security & utility deposits)

Eligibility

Cobb County CDBG Program Office is soliciting grant applications from nonprofit organizations, cities, and county agencies.