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Overview

The Housing Authority of Clayton County (HACC) has offered a number of housing programs and initiatives since its founding in 1982. HACC has served as a local administrator for a number of federal housing programs funded and organized through HUD. Most recently, HACC has served as one of the leading local providers of home rehabilitation services.

Housing Urgency Grant (HUG) Program

When a family goes through troubled times financially, they need somewhere to turn when their home is in desperate need of repair. HACC provides the HUG Program specifically designed to provide emergency assistance and services for urgent home rehabilitation projects.

Responding to the need for emergency home rehabilitation services, HACC Board of Commissioners authorized funds for an in-house program to do just that. The Housing Urgency Grant (HUG) Program is designed to provide low to moderate-income homeowners with funding to conduct emergency repairs to their homes. HACC continues to seek partners, which has included county, city, and community leaders in the past, to help promote and deliver this badly needed service. The need among Clayton County residents is great and will require continued collaboration and innovation to win the battle against poor living conditions and urban blight.

The details of the HUG Program and its approach to assisting Clayton County families are as follows:
The HUG Program can fund repairs to a homeowner's primary residence only, and the applicant's total household income must not exceed 50% of the Area Median Income as determined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

These grants can fund repairs to seriously damaged natural gas systems, plumbing, electrical, and severe structural damage. The program gives priority to projects on the basis of severity.

  • Priority 1 - Gas leaks, electrical hazards, and ADA Handicap Accessibility
  • Priority 2 - Sewage, septic tank and severe water problems, health-related issues.
  • Priority 3 - HVAC, including air conditioning rehab (summer), furnace repair (winter), and replacement of water heaters.

HUG Grants are available up to $10,000 per house. All work will be performed by HACC-approved inspectors and general contractors and will be supervised by HACC staff. HACC maintains a pool of qualified contractors who have extensive experience in housing rehabilitation.

HUG Grants are awarded on a one-time basis and must be for the benefit of an individual homeowner. No organization or governmental entity can apply for a grant on behalf of any individual or group.