DeKalb County Special Purpose Home Repair Program (SPHRP)
DeKalb County Department of Community Development
About This Program
Provides forgivable loans up to $14,000 (plus $2,000 for ADA items like grab bars and accessible toilets) to seniors 62+ and disabled adults 21+ who own their primary residence in unincorporated DeKalb County. Applicants are selected by random lottery from pre-applications. Covers HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and roofing failures.
Forgivable loan, no repayment required if owner remains in the home.
The cited program-specific URL responded on 2026-08-23; confirm current terms.
Record set last reviewed 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Atlanta, GA, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- Invest Atlanta, Atlanta Heritage Owner-Occupied Rehab $30,000
- Invest Atlanta, Westside Heritage Owner-Occupied Rehab $60,000
- City of Atlanta CDBG Home Repair Program Varies by project
- Fulton County Home Rehabilitation Program (HRP) Up to $25,000 (grant); deferred loan for larger amounts
Key Details
- Must be age 62+ (senior) or age 21+ with a disability
- Must own and occupy home in unincorporated DeKalb County
- Income at or below 60% AMI (4-person: $68,520)
- No existing liens exceeding $5,000
- Applications selected by random lottery, watch for next application window
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Deadline: Pre-application deadline was Feb 27, 2026 at 3:00 PM; check for next cycle
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