Athens-Clarke County Housing & Community Development Department

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HCD administers HUD funds to help develop viable neighborhoods, decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expanded economic opportunities in Athens, GA

To celebrate National Community Development Week (April 6-10), join the ACCGov Housing & Community Development Departmen...
03/25/2026

To celebrate National Community Development Week (April 6-10), join the ACCGov Housing & Community Development Department on a tour of some of the local affordable housing and community development projects funded by federal and local funds. The week-long national celebration is designed to commemorate National Community Development Week, a nation-wide opportunity to recognize impact of the Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership Programs on local communities.

Participants will meet at the Historic Athens Welcome Center (280 E Dougherty St. Athens, GA, 30601) for a brief overview of the tour before boarding the tour shuttle. After a 30-45 minute narrated drive past key sites in East Athens and downtown, HCD staff will be available for a brief Q&A and offer light refreshments.

Register here: https://www.accgov.com/Activities/Activity/Detail/Affordable-Housing-and-Community-Develop-1188

Let's have Coffee Together!Join us tomorrow for our February Coffee Together: Lead-Safe & Healthy Homes session focused ...
02/25/2026

Let's have Coffee Together!

Join us tomorrow for our February Coffee Together: Lead-Safe & Healthy Homes session focused on Indoor Environmental Concerns in Homes.

Our guest speaker, Mike Leggett, Code Certified Residential Inspector and Building Scientist, will share practical information about conditions inside the home that can impact your family’s health and safety.

If you live in or work with older homes, this conversation will be especially helpful.

☕ Free Jittery Joe’s coffee will be available while supplies last!

Come learn how to create a safer, healthier home environment. We’d love to see you there!

Lead Safe & Healthy Homes – February Coffee Together ☕🏠Whether you’re a contractor, Realtor, landlord, future homebuyer,...
02/18/2026

Lead Safe & Healthy Homes – February Coffee Together ☕🏠

Whether you’re a contractor, Realtor, landlord, future homebuyer, or a family living in an older home — understanding lead-based paint risks matters.

Join us for our February Coffee Together session featuring Mike Leggett, Code Certified Residential Inspector and Building Scientist, as he shares:

✔️ The history of lead in housing
✔️ Why lead exposure still matters today
✔️ What housing professionals and families should know
✔️ Practical guidance for safer housing decisions

This session is especially important for families with young children living in homes built before 1978.

Hosted by ACCGov as part of our Lead Hazard Reduction Capacity Building Program, this conversation supports our community-wide effort to keep homes safe and healthy.

👉 Register here: [https://www.accgov.com/Activities/Activity/Detail/Coffee-Together-Lead-Safe-Healthy-Homes--1170]

There's still time to join us for Coffee Together! Join us while it's hot. Today we're discussing preserving older homes...
01/29/2026

There's still time to join us for Coffee Together! Join us while it's hot. Today we're discussing preserving older homes and lead prevention with Taneisha Brooks from Historic Athens. We're at Athens-Clarke County Library from 10:00 - 11:30 AM.

❄️ After being inside avoiding the ice, let’s get out for Coffee Together! ☕Join us Thursday, January 27 for our Lead-Sa...
01/27/2026

❄️ After being inside avoiding the ice, let’s get out for Coffee Together! ☕

Join us Thursday, January 27 for our Lead-Safe and Healthy Homes session with Taneisha Brooks from Historic Athens.

Learn how caring for older homes helps families stay safe, prevents displacement, and supports affordable housing.

📅 Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026
📍 Location: Athens-Clarke County Library, 2025 Baxter Ave, Athens, GA 30606, Multipurpose Room B
🕙 Time: 10:00 – 11:30 AM
☕ Coffee provided (while supplies last)

You’re invited to attend and learn more about preserving older homes safely!

Register Here: https://www.accgov.com/Activities/Activity/Detail/Coffee-Together-Lead-Safe-Healthy-Homes--1170

Coffee has long been a way to bring people together — to slow down, connect, and learn something new. Our "Coffee Togeth...
11/03/2025

Coffee has long been a way to bring people together — to slow down, connect, and learn something new. Our "Coffee Together" Series continues that tradition by creating a relaxed space to learn from local experts in public health, housing, and healthy homes.

Join us for the first session this Thursday, November 6 at 10:00 AM at the Lyndon House Arts Center – Community Room.

Our guest speaker, Philip Elliott, District Lead & Healthy Homes Coordinator with the Georgia Department of Public Health, will share practical information on Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention — including signs of lead poisoning and what to do if you suspect your child may have lead poisoning.

☕ Coffee will be provided.

✅ Register here: https://www.accgov.com/Activities/Activity/Detail/Coffee-Together-Lead-Safe-Healthy-Homes--1170

☕ You're invited to join us for the first session of our Coffee Together Series!Come enjoy a cup of coffee and learn abo...
10/30/2025

☕ You're invited to join us for the first session of our Coffee Together Series!

Come enjoy a cup of coffee and learn about Healthy Homes & Lead Poisoning Prevention with Philip Elliot, District Lead and Healthy Homes Coordinator from the Northeast Health District – Georgia Department of Public Health.

📅 Thursday, November 6, 2025
🕙 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
📍 Lyndon House Arts Center – Community Room, 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA

This free event is open to all community members who want to learn more about keeping their homes safe and healthy.

✅ Register here: [https://www.accgov.com/Activities/Activity/Detail/Coffee-Together-Lead-Safe-Healthy-Homes--1170]

📣 Now Open: FY27 Community Partnerships & Housing Counseling Program Applications!The Athens-Clarke County Housing and C...
10/22/2025

📣 Now Open: FY27 Community Partnerships & Housing Counseling Program Applications!

The Athens-Clarke County Housing and Community Development Department is excited to announce that applications are now open for the FY27 Community Partnerships Program (CPP) and the FY27 Housing Counseling Program!

📅 Application Window:
October 22 – November 24, 2025

📄 For more information and to view the application release meeting slides, visit the https://www.accgov.com/11682/FY2027-CPP

Apply on ZoomGrants ( https://www.zoomgrants.com/gprop2.asp?donorid=2435&rfpid=5843 ) through November 24, 2025.

Let’s build a stronger, more connected Athens-Clarke County together! 💪🏽🏘️

🚨🚨 Coffee Together Session Update 🚨🚨 Our upcoming Coffee Together session for Thursday, October 23, 2025 has been cancel...
10/22/2025

🚨🚨 Coffee Together Session Update 🚨🚨

Our upcoming Coffee Together session for Thursday, October 23, 2025 has been canceled and will be rescheduled for a later date.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. Stay tuned for a new date and time.

We look forward to coming together soon for great conversation and community connection!

🏡 It’s National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (October 20–26)!This week, we’re raising awareness about the dangers of l...
10/20/2025

🏡 It’s National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (October 20–26)!

This week, we’re raising awareness about the dangers of lead exposure—especially for children—and sharing ways to keep your home safe and healthy. Lead poisoning is 100% preventable through awareness, testing, and safe home practices.

We’re celebrating by kicking off our first session of Coffee Together: Lead Safe and Healthy Homes Series
📅 Thursday, October 23, 2025
🕙 10:00 AM
📍 Athens-Clarke County Library, Multipurpose Room B
☕ Featuring guest speaker Philip Elliot from the Northeast Health District, Georgia Department of Public Health.

Come enjoy a cup of coffee, connect with others, and get practical tips on protecting your home and family from lead hazards.

Learn more about our Lead Hazard Reduction Capacity Building Program here: https://www.accgov.com/11537/Lead-Hazard-Reduction-Capacity-Building-

🚨 FY27 CDBG Funding Alert for Nonprofits! 🚨The Athens-Clarke County Housing & Community Development Department (HCD) is ...
10/03/2025

🚨 FY27 CDBG Funding Alert for Nonprofits! 🚨

The Athens-Clarke County Housing & Community Development Department (HCD) is excited to announce the availability of ~$1.2 million in anticipated federal funding through the FY27 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program! These funds support projects that build stronger, more resilient communities 💪🏽🏘️
🛠️

Eligible Activities Include:
• Affordable housing
• Economic development
• Public services
• Public facility improvements

📅 Key Dates:
• RFP Open: Oct 16 – Nov 17, 2025
• Virtual Info Session: Oct 16 @ 10:00 AM via WebEx
https://accgov.webex.com/accgov/j.php?MTID=maf96879525a74d85315bdd314d5f99d2
• Notice of Intent to Apply due: Oct 24, 2025
• Application deadline: Nov 17, 2025 @ Midnight

📌 A recording of the info session and full application materials will be posted on Oct 16 at www.accgov.com/HCD

📞 Contact HCD:
• Marci Irwin – [email protected]
• Marqueta Swain – [email protected]
• Damario Squire – [email protected]
• Phone: 706-613-3155

Address

133 E Washington Street
Athens, GA
30601

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+17066133155

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