Housing Navigation Program

The Housing Navigation Program is a collaborative initiative between DCA and local nonprofits, government entities, and public housing authorities statewide to deliver on-the-ground services by supporting agencies to hire dedicated Housing Navigators. 

Housing Navigators help connect Georgians in need with stable housing and provide supportive services when necessary. Their services may include case management, transportation to housing appointments, assistance communicating with landlords, help completing rental applications, and expediting the leasing process. The program may also cover eligible costs such as security deposits, landlord incentives, and application fees. 

The Housing Navigation Program derives its funding from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and must primarily benefit qualifying individuals and families who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or in other vulnerable populations. For more on these qualifying individuals, otherwise known as qualifying populations, see information from the HUD Exchange.

Program Goals

1. Providing housing navigation services
2. Connecting Georgians in need with stable housing units
3. Connecting Georgians with supportive services

Eligible Participants

• Nonprofit Organizations (501c3 and 501c4)
• State and Local Governments
• Public Housing Agencies
• Religious Organizations

Program Services

• Providing housing navigation case management 
• Assistance with communicating with landlords, transportation to view units, completing rental applications, expediting the leasing process 
• Connecting households with supportive and financial services in order for households to secure and maintain housing