The Cobb County Government is seeking applications for its HOME Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) Program.
Donor Name: Cobb County Government
State: Georgia
County: Cobb County (GA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/10/2026
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
The National Affordable Housing Act of 1990 (the Act) created the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME). The Act’s objectives include promoting partnerships between states, local governments, and nonprofit organizations. A “community housing development organization” (CHDO) is a specific kind of community based nonprofit housing organization defined by the HOME Final Rule (24 CFR Part 92). CHDOs have a distinct and special status within HOME. Each Participating Jurisdiction (PJ) must set-aside at least 15% of its total HOME award each year specifically for projects that will be owned, developed, or sponsored by CHDOs.
At a high level, the CHDO definition can be grouped into four key elements. To be recognized as a CHDO, an organization must be:
- A legally incorporated tax-exempt nonprofit organization;
- An independent organization free of undue control by for-profit or governmental entities;
- Accountable to the low-income community it serves; and
- Capable of undertaking the development of affordable housing.
Project Period
This funding application is for the period beginning January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027.
Eligible Activities
Eligible activities for the HOME Program consists 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)
For more information, visit Cobb County Government.
