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  • A page listing every judicial and court system in Cherokee County with a brief introduction to what they cover
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CDBG

News and Announcements
Canton Housing Authority Opens Up Wait List for Public Housing

The Housing Authority of the City of Canton will resume acceptance of applications for public housing on Tuesday, March 15, 2022.  Applications will be accepted online only; access the website at this link Posted: Mar-15-2022 | view story

Cherokee County is Accepting Community Development Block Grant Applications

2022 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Application Announcement

 

Cherokee County is announcing the 2022 application process for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program for p

Posted: Jun-10-2021 | view story

Emergency Rental Assistance Options in Cherokee County

Cherokee County was awarded supplemental Community Development Block Grant (CDBG] funds through the CARES Act that was signed into law in March 2020 with two separate allocations of CDBG-CV funds.  The County awarded a community partner, MUST Ministries, Inc. - Cherokee, supplement

Posted: Mar-09-2021 | view story

Minor Home Repair Program

Cherokee County Community Development Agency has federal grant funds for its Minor Home Repair Program for low-moderate income senior, veteran or disabled homeowners.  For Program details, click Posted: Mar-06-2018 | view story


Laura Calfee
CDBG Manager
(770) 721-7807

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Home Repair Program

Cherokee County has limited funds available to assist with minor home repairs/emergency home repairs to qualified homeowners. The funds may be used to fix dangerous health and safety issues that are in violation of current Cherokee County code standards.  The funds are a grant and not a loan.  The County has partnered with Habitat for Humanity to administer the program, and the following criteria must be met:

QUALIFICATIONS

  • The applicant must own and live in the home; manufactured home must be on a permanent foundation.
  • The applicant must be 55+ years old.
  • Family income must not be more than the maximum allowed (60% of median household income).  Exceptions to the limits require the County Manager's approval.
  • The home must need repairs which would address HUD code deficiencies. Eligible repairs (but not an all-inclusive list) include: 
    • leaky roof;
    • plumbing problems;
    • HVAC;
    • electrical problems;
    • windows/doors;
    • handicap accessibility; and
    • flooring/carpet if there is a safety issue.
  • General property improvements and maintenance are not allowed
    • exterior/interior painting;
    • gutter cleaning;
    • additions or upgrades;
    • tree removal;
    • decks;
    • landscaping; and
    • weatherization / insulation / caulking.

THE GRANT WITH A 5-YEAR RESTRICTION:

  • For low-to-moderate income homeowners;
  • The amount of the total cost of repairs cannot exceed $15,000; and 
  • The homeowner must sign an agreement to remain in the home for 5 years.

Habitat for Humanity will conduct a site visit with inspection and administer the application.  Please contact the Cherokee County CDBG Program Office to learn further about the program and to submit your name for consideration.

Cherokee County Board of Commissioners
Cherokee County CDBG Program Office
884 Univeter Road
Canton, GA 30115
Attention: Jessica Golden
(678) 493-4096, phone
(770) 345-6239, fax
 
                            

 


 

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