October 15, 2026

Environmental Review Notice: Macon Bibb County Affordable Housing Fund, (MBCAHF), Inc. CHIP 2026-108

Combined Notice

Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact and Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds

Georgia Department of Community Affairs
60 Executive Park South, NE Atlanta, GA 30329-2231; 404-520-4271
Samanta Carvalho

These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by Georgia Department of Community Affairs.

Request for Release of Funds

At least one day after the end of the comment period the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) will submit a request to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds (Title II of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act of 1990) for the following project:

Macon Bibb County Affordable Housing Fund (MBCAHF), Inc. CHIP 2026-108
Natalie Bouyett
[email protected]  
478-744-1769

MBCAHF will build scattered-site single-family homes in a South Macon neighborhood off Houston Avenue, commonly known as the Cliffview Neighborhood. MBCAHF will purchase 10 vacant lots (no structures) from the Land Bank Authority to develop new housing using stick-built and modular housing construction methods. This project will be in addition to more than $1.5 million MBCAHF has already invested into the neighborhood with new construction builds in an effort to revitalize the neighborhood and provide affordable housing options to moderate and low-income households.

Scattered Site Locations: 

  • 518 Robert Henry Street, Macon, Georgia 31206
  • 544 Robert Henry Street, Macon, Georgia 31206
  • 528 Heard Avenue, Macon, Georgia 31206
  • 531 Heard Avenue, Macon, Georgia 31206
  • 540 Heard Avenue, Macon, Georgia 31206
  • 561 Rutherford Avenue, Macon, Georgia 31206 (divided into 2-3 lots)
  • 2990 Simmons Street S, Macon, Georgia 31206
  • 520 Cleveland Street, Macon, Georgia 31206
  • 2975 Antioch Road, Macon, Georgia 31206

Estimated Cost of Project: $2,581,589.00

Finding of No Significant Impact

The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) received an application in January 2026 for the award of federal HOME funding for the development of this project. DCA has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required.  Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) prepared by DCA. This ERR is on file at DCA at 60 Executive Park South, N.E. Atlanta, GA 30329 by appointment only and may be examined or copied weekdays from 8:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

Public Comments

Any individual, group, or agency wishing to comment on the project or ERR may submit written comments to [email protected] from October 15, 2026, to October 30, 2026. All comments must be received within the fifteen (15) day comment period.

Release of Funds

DCA certifies to the HUD that Samanta Carvalho in her capacity as Director, Homeownership Development and Preservation Division, consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought ro enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. The HUD approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows DCA to use Program funds.

Objections to Release of Funds

Following its receipt of DCA’s request for release of funds, HUD will accept objections to the release of funds or DCA certification for a period of fifteen days only if the objections are made on one of the following bases:

  • The certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of DCA.
  • DCA has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58.
  • The grant recipient or other participants in the development process has committed funds, incurred costs, or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by the HUD; or
  • Another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality.

Objections must be prepared and submitted via email in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to the Atlanta CPD Field Office at [email protected]. Potential objectors should contact the Atlanta CPD Field Office via email to verify the actual last day of the objection period.

Equal Housing Opportunity: This project is being carried out in accordance with federal fair housing laws. All activities and services associated with this program are available to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. In compliance with Section 504, accommodations and auxiliary aids will be provided upon request to ensure equal access for individuals with disabilities.

Language Assistance: Alternate languages are available upon request.