10/14/2026
🏡 Before you renew that lease… check what’s available where you want to buy. 👀💰
These Metro Atlanta homebuyer programs could help reduce your upfront costs:
🔴 COBB — My Home DPA
Offers 1%–2% of your mortgage amount as a non-repayable grant. Repeat buyers can qualify! Additional grants may be available for eligible Cobb County and Marietta employees.
🔵 FULTON — HOP
Up to $25,000 for qualifying homes outside City of Atlanta limits. Assistance is forgivable over 5 years when program requirements are met.
🟢 HENRY — Neighborhood Stabilization Program
Assistance for eligible NSP homes. Confirm available properties, current funding, assistance amounts and repayment terms with the county.
🟣 DEKALB — HomeStart
Newly approved homebuyer assistance initiative. Confirm application availability and final terms. The separate WE DeKalb program is currently unavailable.
🟠 GWINNETT — Homestretch
Up to $10,000 for eligible first-time buyers. Assistance is forgiven 20% annually over 5 years while you meet occupancy and program requirements.
📍 BUYING INSIDE CITY OF ATLANTA?
• ATL HomeNOW: Up to $20,000, forgiven after 10 years of qualifying occupancy.
• Atlanta Housing: Up to $20,000—or $25,000 for eligible groups, including public safety, healthcare, educators, military and veterans.
💡 Some assistance is a grant. Some is a loan with conditions for forgiveness. Know the terms before choosing!
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Income, property, credit, lender and funding requirements apply. Maximum assistance isn’t guaranteed.