More Rent Help Available In Cobb, For Non-COVID-Related Hardships

COBB COUNTY, GA — More rental assistance is available in Cobb County, but unlike previous rent help programs, this one is open to those not needing rent help due to COVID-19-related financial hardships.

The Cobb County Community Development Block Grant office is working with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to provide assistance with the following programs:

HOME Investment Partnerships Program

The primary purpose of the HOME Program is to expand affordable housing options for people of low and moderate income. A HOME eligible activity, Tenant Based Rental Assistance, provides monthly rent, security and utility deposits for clients with income at or below 80 percent of the average median income.

Income limits are as follows:

Family of one:

• Extremely low income (30 percent): $18,100
• Very low income (50 percent): $30,200
• Moderate income (60 percent): $36,240
• Low income (80 percent): $48,300

Family of two:

• Extremely low income (30 percent): $20,700
• Very low income (50 percent): $34,500
• Moderate income (60 percent): $41,400
• Low income (80 percent): $55,200

Family of three:

• Extremely low income (30 percent): $23,300
• Very low income (50 percent): $38,800
• Moderate income (60 percent): $46,560
• Low income (80 percent): $62,100

Family of four:

• Extremely low income (30 percent): $25,850
• Very low income (50 percent): $43,100
• Moderate income (60 percent): $51,720
• Low income (80 percent): $68,950

Family of five:

• Extremely low income (30 percent): $27,950
• Very low income (50 percent): $46,550
• Moderate income (60 percent): $55,860
• Low income (80 percent): $74,500

Family of six:

• Extremely low income (30 percent): $30,000
• Very low income (50 percent): $50,000
• Moderate income (60 percent): $60,000
• Low income (80 percent): $80,000

Family of seven:

• Extremely low income (30 percent): $32,100
• Very low income (50 percent): $53,450
• Moderate income (60 percent): $64,140
• Low income (80 percent): $85,500

Family of eight:

• Extremely low income (30 percent): $34,150
• Very low income (50 percent): $56,900
• Moderate income (60 percent): $68,280
• Low income (80 percent): $91,050

Emergency Solutions Grant Program

The primary purpose of the ESG Program is to assist people in quickly regaining stability in permanent housing after experiencing a housing crisis and/or homelessness. Homelessness prevention activities serve clients who are at-risk of becoming homeless and with incomes at or below 30 percent of the average median income.

Income limits are as follows:

• Family of one: $18,100
• Family of two: $20,700
• Family of three: $23,300
• Family of four: $25,850
• Family of five: $27,950
• Family of six: $30,000
• Family of seven: $32,100
• Family of eight: $34,150

To apply, contact one of the following nonprofit organizations providing housing assistance. The organization will determine if the person or family is eligible for TBRA or ESG funds:

• HOPE Atlanta: 770-428-1883
• Latin American Association: 404-638-1800
• liveSAFE Resources: 770-427-2902
• MUST Ministries: 770-427-9862
• St. Vincent de Paul Georgia: 678-892-6163
• Center for Family Resources: 770-428-2601
• Zion Baptist Church: 770-427-8749
• Zion Keepers: 678-698-5087