hope to Home tenant based rental assistance program

 Fulton County Government receives an annual allocation of HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to provide affordable housing to low-income households. The Hope to Home Tenant-based Rental Assistance Program funded by HOME will provide up to 24 months of rental, utility, and security deposit assistance to individuals and families who are low- to moderate-income, specifically those who are at or below 80% of the area median income (AMI).

The TBRA program is part of the county’s strategy to provide housing and supportive services to low-income eligible Fulton County residents. The Community Development Department is partnering with Urban League of Greater Atlanta to facilitate the TBRA program. Urban League will work with program participants to obtain and maintain suitable housing.

Program Intent:

•To provide rental and utility assistance and security deposits.
•To help those who can remain stably housed after the assistance ends.
•Assistance may be granted for up to 24 months.
•TBRA is NOT Section 8 or a mortgage assistance program.
•An initial application for TBRA does not guarantee assistance.
•This is a GRANT-funded program based on the availability of funds.

Eligibility Determination:

•A completed application.
•Must find housing within Fulton County - outside of the City of Atlanta.
•Must not be receiving a rental subsidy from another program.
•Must be able to demonstrate self-sufficiency at program end.

APPROVAL PROCESS

Step 1: Must meet all eligibility requirements.

Step 2: Complete the TBRA Application and provide all supporting documents:

•Photo ID for all adult household members 18 and older.
•Birth certificates, Social Security cards for all members of the household.
•Proof of income (if applicable)

Step 3: TBRA Coupon will be issued with the number of days you have to find housing.

Step 4: Participant must locate a landlord willing to work with the TBRA program within the program service area. Landlord/property will be required to have:

•NSPIRE inspection
•Environmental Review
•Lead Base Certification
•Approved Lease (Do not sign a new lease without prior approval from a case manager)
•Unit may not have another form of rental subsidy

Step 5: Calculation of your rental portion (once the rental unit is located, the landlord is on board, and all documentation is secured).

Step 6: If deposit assistance is needed for utilities, official documentation listing the amount due is required.

Step 7: After the submission is completed, checks will be issued directly to the rental and utility companies.