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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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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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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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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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