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Clayton County's housing authority runs the RAMP emergency assistance program to help with rent, mortgage, and utility payments. It also offers home repair help and homeownership programs for county residents.
Clayton County residents; income limits apply, call ext. 201 or 204 to confirm
732 Main Street, Forest Park, GA 30297
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Lalita DeviRuns public housing and the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program for the Jonesboro area. This is the agency to contact about subsidized apartments and vouchers in Clayton County.
Low-income households; waitlists apply, call to confirm openings
203 Hightower Street, Jonesboro, GA 30236
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K RThe county's community action agency helps families facing eviction or behind on their mortgage with emergency rent and mortgage payments. Case managers also connect you to food and other support.
Low-income Clayton, Henry, and Fayette county residents facing a housing crisis; call to confirm funds are available
1000 Main Street, Forest Park, GA 30297
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K RRuns the federal LIHEAP program that pays part of your heating and cooling bills, plus water bill help through the Clayton County Water Authority hardship program. Seniors 65+ get an early application window each season.
Low-income households in Clayton, Henry, and Fayette counties; income limits set by federal poverty guidelines
1000 Main Street, Forest Park, GA 30297
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Manages the county's HUD grant money, including Emergency Solutions Grant funds for homelessness prevention (rent and utility help), tenant-based rental assistance for homeless families with school children, down payment assistance, and emergency home repair.
Low- and moderate-income Clayton County residents; each program has its own rules, call to confirm
1671 Adamson Parkway, Suite 101, Morrow, GA 30260
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Sketcher XFree helpline that connects you to rent help, shelter, food, and utility assistance anywhere in metro Atlanta, including Clayton County. Dial 211, or text your zip code and need to 898211.
Anyone; free to call
serves Clayton County remotely
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md q HarryNonprofit that helps people buy homes with no down payment and no closing costs, and helps struggling homeowners fight foreclosure through its Home Save program. The Atlanta-area office in Decatur serves Clayton County residents.
Open to all; members must complete NACA counseling program
160 Clairemont Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030
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choice curtisThe state housing agency runs the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program that pays part of your rent in the private market. It also runs homeless assistance and homebuyer programs statewide.
Very low-income individuals and families; waitlist openings vary, call to confirm
serves Clayton County remotely
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Free helpline from the Atlanta Regional Commission for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers. Counselors connect you to home-based services, benefits, and housing options across metro Atlanta including Clayton County.
Older adults, people with disabilities, and their caregivers; free
serves Clayton County remotely
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Atlanta Legal Aid SocietyFree lawyers for low-income renters and homeowners facing eviction, foreclosure, or landlord problems. The Clayton County office is in Morrow, and you can also apply online.
Low-income residents of Clayton and other metro counties; income exceptions for seniors
1590 Adamson Parkway, Suite 360, Morrow, GA 30260
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Hearts To Nourish HopeThe official front door to homeless services in Clayton County. Fill out the online interest form to get matched with emergency shelter, rapid rehousing, and support services.
Individuals and families experiencing homelessness or at imminent risk in Clayton County
MonzelliaRehouses people experiencing homelessness into affordable apartments, often within 30 days, with rental help and case management. Clayton County residents are referred through the Coordinated Entry system.
People experiencing homelessness; Clayton residents apply via claytoncountycoe.org
302 Decatur St. SE, Suite 101, Atlanta, GA 30312
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Calvary Refuge IncFaith-based emergency homeless shelter in Forest Park serving men, women, and families in Clayton County. Call ahead to ask about bed availability.
People experiencing homelessness; call to confirm availability
4265 Thurman Road, Forest Park, GA 30297
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Report a problem with this listingClayton County's certified domestic violence shelter, with a 24-hour crisis line, safe emergency housing, counseling, and advocacy for survivors and their children.
Survivors of domestic violence and their children; crisis line answered 24/7
confidential location; P.O. Box 870386, Morrow, GA 30287
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Hearts To Nourish HopeClayton County nonprofit for youth and young adults ages 16-24, offering the STEP rental assistance and eviction prevention program, transitional housing, job training, and a food pantry. It also operates the county's Coordinated Entry system.
Primarily youth and young adults 16-24; housing programs open to Clayton County residents in crisis, call to confirm
640 GA-138 SW, Riverdale, GA 30274
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Jacobah WatkinsEmergency help with rent, mortgage, utilities, food, and prescriptions for people in a financial crisis. Clayton County residents call Mondays at 9:00 a.m. to schedule an appointment until slots fill.
Clayton and Fayette county residents facing a temporary financial crisis; appointment required
130 Spring Street, Jonesboro, GA 30236
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St. Vincent de Paul GeorgiaHelps families at risk of eviction with emergency rent, mortgage, and utility payments through local parish groups. Call the help line and enter your zip code to reach the group covering your area.
Households at risk of eviction or shutoff; assistance depends on available funds
serves Clayton County remotely
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Jacobah WatkinsStatewide emergency assistance fund run by The Salvation Army with Georgia Power donations. It helps with utility bills and sometimes rent or prescriptions when a crisis threatens your home; apply through your county's Salvation Army office.
Households in a temporary financial emergency; call to confirm
K RGeorgia Power offers a monthly bill discount for seniors and customers on SSI, SSDI, or Section 8, plus budget billing, payment plans, and free energy-saving home upgrades through the EASE program.
Income limits vary by program (up to 200-300% of federal poverty level); seniors 65+ and benefit recipients qualify for the discount
serves Clayton County remotely
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Clayton County Water AuthorityThe county water utility offers up to $200 a year in hardship credits, a monthly low-income discount, budget billing, and delayed billing for people on disability or Social Security. Hardship applications go through the Community Services Authority.
CCWA customers; hardship program for temporary financial distress, discount for households under 150% of poverty level
Free career center in Morrow with job search help, resume workshops, career testing, and money for approved job training programs. Run by the Atlanta Regional Commission's workforce board.
Clayton County job seekers; training funds have eligibility rules, call to confirm
3000 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 350, Morrow, GA 30260
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NBM AdminCounty program for residents 60 and older offering Meals on Wheels, personal care help, transportation, and referrals, all free of charge. These supports help seniors stay stably housed at home.
Clayton County residents age 60 and older
877 Battle Creek Road, Jonesboro, GA 30236
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Metrice xJohnsonxHelps veterans and their families who are homeless or about to lose housing with rent help, housing search, case management, and connection to VA benefits. Covers Clayton County and most of metro Atlanta at no cost.
Veterans and their families who are homeless or at imminent risk, with income limits; call to confirm
serves Clayton County remotely
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D&E, A Housing & Economic Empowerment Center, Inc.HUD-approved housing counseling agency serving Clayton County with free homebuyer education, foreclosure prevention counseling, credit building, and budgeting help. Counseling is available in person, by phone, or online.
Open to renters and homeowners; free or low-cost, call to confirm
2860 East Point Street, East Point, GA 30344
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alan dunnConnects families to free groceries through hundreds of partner pantries, including a Community Food Center in Jonesboro. Freeing up your food budget can help you keep up with rent; staff also help with SNAP applications.
Anyone who needs food help
K RFree federal hotline that connects you to a HUD-approved housing counselor near you for foreclosure prevention, renting, buying, and credit questions. Counselors can talk to your lender with you.
Anyone; free
serves Clayton County remotely
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Que The TravelerGeorgia Department of Labor program for ages 14-24 offering career coaching, skills bootcamps, paid work experience, and workforce readiness training, delivered through the Clayton County Career Center and online. Steady earnings are what make independent housing possible, so treat this as a long-game housing resource rather than an emergency one.
Young people ages 14-24; served through the College Park career center or online. Call ahead to confirm current program intake.
1630 Phoenix Boulevard, Suite 200, College Park, GA 30349
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Derrick ParhamGeorgia Department of Labor job placement help: local job listings, unemployment benefits support, and labor market tools, available in person at the Clayton County Career Center or online. Connects residents directly to the steady income that rent and mortgage payments depend on.
Open to any Georgia job seeker; no income requirement. In-person services at the College Park career center.
1630 Phoenix Boulevard, Suite 200, College Park, GA 30349
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Report a problem with this listingTuition-free technology training in IT support, cybersecurity, and Salesforce, with interview preparation and job placement support. Serves Clayton County residents from its metro Atlanta campus. Aimed at moving people into higher-paying careers that keep pace with rising Clayton County rents.
Adults 18+ who are unemployed or underemployed; income eligibility applies. No tuition and no prior tech experience required. Apply online.
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Report a problem with this listingFree online resume builder and virtual career services through Goodwill's Career Connector portal, with local career center support. Stronger applications mean faster hiring, which is what keeps a household current on rent and utilities.
Free and open to the public; requires creating an online account.
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Report a problem with this listingConsultation and step-by-step action plans for renters who have received an eviction notice or are in a dispute with a landlord, covering metro Atlanta court jurisdictions including Clayton County. Works to resolve matters through negotiation or legal channels before a judgment lands on your rental record.
Renters facing eviction notices or landlord disputes; consultations booked online. Not a substitute for a licensed attorney.
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Report a problem with this listingHelps families living in extended-stay motels move into permanent leases, combining direct financial help toward security deposits and first month's rent with ongoing case management. Replaces expensive nightly motel rates with a stable monthly lease.
Families currently living in extended-stay motels in Clayton County or metro Atlanta. Apply through the program website; funding is limited, so confirm availability.
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Report a problem with this listingThe state's official plain-language guide to Georgia rental law: security deposit rules, repair obligations, lease terminations, and every legal step of an eviction. Free to read or download from the Department of Community Affairs. Knowing the rules is what stops an unlawful fee or an improper lockout.
Free for any Georgia renter or landlord; applies statewide including Clayton County.
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Report a problem with this listingFederal search tool for registered apprenticeships: paid, hands-on jobs with local employers that train you while you earn, covering Clayton County and the surrounding metro area. You draw a paycheck from day one instead of taking on training debt.
Generally ages 16+, some programs 18+. Requirements vary by employer and trade; apply directly to individual programs.
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Report a problem with this listingDeferred grants of roughly $20,000 to $25,000 toward down payment and closing costs for qualified first-time buyers. Reduces the upfront cash barrier to owning a home and locks in a predictable monthly housing cost.
City of Atlanta limits only. Most Clayton County addresses do NOT qualify, so verify the property is inside Atlanta city limits before applying. First-time buyers only; income limits apply. Clayton County buyers should look at Georgia Dream instead.
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Report a problem with this listingStatewide mortgage program from the Georgia Department of Community Affairs offering $10,000 to $12,500 in zero-interest down payment and closing cost assistance, repaid only when you sell or refinance. Available on Clayton County homes, bridging the upfront cash gap for low-to-moderate-income buyers.
First-time buyers, or no home ownership in the last three years, meeting DCA income and purchase price limits. Homebuyer education course required. Clayton County and statewide.
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Report a problem with this listingFree interactive personal finance curriculum using real-world simulations to teach budgeting, credit, and taxes. Open to students, teachers, and self-guided learners. Builds the credit and budgeting habits that later decide whether you qualify for a lease or a mortgage.
Free; designed for teens and young adults, and open to educators and self-guided learners.
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Report a problem with this listingFree federal financial education lesson plans, games, and guides for young people from Pre-K through young adulthood, with companion guides for parents and caregivers. Instills saving and banking basics early, which is what keeps predatory debt from damaging future credit and housing readiness.
Free federal resource, age-tiered from Pre-K through young adult. No registration required.
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Kinley BrewerThe Clayton County Library System's financial literacy initiative: in-person workshops on homeownership, budgeting, money management, and business ownership, plus free access to financial research databases. Local, face-to-face homeownership and budgeting guidance for Clayton County families.
Free and open to Clayton County residents. Some workshops require registration; a library card is recommended for database access.
865 Battle Creek Road, Jonesboro, GA 30236
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