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Eviction/Rental Assistance

The Eviction/Rental Assistance program is closed. If you submitted a request, you will hear back within 3 business days. Check back as the form will open again once all current requests have been processed.

To be eligible for assistance you must:

  • be at least one month behind on rent.

  • be Athens-Clarke County resident.

  • have a child under the age of 18 in your household.

  • have household income below 30% of Area Median Income (see chart below based on number of people in your household you must have income below the 30% row)

  • have a documented financial emergency that led to inability to pay rent. Examples include:

    • Medical expense (personal or family member issue leading to inability to work)

    • Unexpected change in childcare expenses

    • Unexpected transportation expense

    • Employment change through no fault of your own (ie reduction in hours documented by supervisor)

    • Change in household composition (ie a partner or family member moved out unexpectedly)

Move-In Assistance

Family Promise operates a Diversion Program to help families experiencing homelessness move directly into housing in cases where families have their . This program is currently paused for new intakes. Check this page in the future for updates on re-opening.

Looking For Shelter?

Our shelter program is closed for requests. If you have filled out the form, we will be in touch regarding your request for assistance by Friday August 15th.

  • Athens Area Homeless Shelter (for families): 706-354-0423

  • Salvation Army (for families and individuals): 706-543-5350

  • Bigger Vision (for individuals): call 706-340-6062 at 4 PM to reserve a space

  • Project Safe (for families and individuals experiencing domestic violence): 706-543-3331