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Eviction/Rental Assistance

The Eviction/Rental Assistance program will open at 8 AM on 7/29/25. The form will stay open until we receive the budgeted expense requests. The form will then close until we can process all applications. The program will re-open after we have gone through the applicants.

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 for assistance.

  • 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