Atlanta, GA. (November 12, 2025) – The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) has officially opened applications for the 2026 Community HOME Investment Program (CHIP) grant cycle.

This grant cycle offers up $10 million in CHIP grants to local governments, nonprofits, and public government authorities that qualify. 

The 2026 CHIP application must be submitted using the Emphasys online portal. The 2026 CHIP Application Manual highlights all necessary components to submit the application. Both the manual and application are available on the DCA website at the following link: https://dca.georgia.gov/affordable-housing/housing-development/home-inv….

Eligible applicants include:

  • City and county governments in Georgia, excluding HOME participating jurisdictions, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development;  
  • Certain public government authorities;  
  • Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) tax-exempt status; and
  • Current CHIP grantees with less than 50 percent remaining balance in the current CHIP award.  

Eligible activities include $500,000 awards for the rehabilitation of owner-occupied single-family homes and $1,500,000 awards for the new construction and reconstruction of affordable single-family homes for sale to income-eligible homebuyers.

All relevant attachments for the 2026 Community HOME Investment Program must be submitted by Saturday, January 31, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.  

Application Information:

The application manual and instructions are available below:

Download this pdf file. 2026 Community HOME Investment Program Application

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About the Community HOME Investment Program:

The Community HOME Investment Program is funded with federal HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds and is subject to federal HOME regulations (24 CFR Parts 91 and 92) and any amendments thereto.  The regulations and program requirements governing the use of HOME funds can be found at the following link https//www.hudexchange.info/programs/home/

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About the Department of Community Affairs  

The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) partners with communities to build strong and vibrant neighborhoods, commercial and industrial areas through community and economic development, local government assistance, and safe and affordable housing. Using state and federal resources, DCA helps communities spur private job creation, implement planning, develop downtowns, generate affordable housing solutions, and promote volunteerism. DCA also helps qualified Georgians with low and moderate incomes buy homes, rental housing and prevent foreclosure and homelessness. For more information, visit dca.georgia.gov.