City of Marietta Employee Grant
Open nowCity of Marietta (Cobb County)
- For
- City of Marietta employees, Board of Lights & Water employees and Marietta City Schools employees ($10,000); City of Marietta public safety employees ($15,000); 12+ months full-time
- Amount
- $10,000 or $15,000 additional grant
- Kind
- Grant, nothing to repay
Home must be inside Marietta city limits; used with the Cobb County DPA first mortgage. Covers Marietta Police/Fire and Marietta City Schools teachers.
Last checked November 2026 · our sources
Check whether I fitHow the Marietta grant works
The grant is added to the Cobb County DPA and its first mortgage. Like the Cobb grant, it isn't repaid. The amount depends on where you work:
| Employer | Extra grant |
|---|
| City of Marietta (general staff) | $10,000 |
| Marietta Board of Lights & Water | $10,000 |
| Marietta City Schools | $10,000 |
| City of Marietta public safety (police and fire) | $15,000 |
Who qualifies
You need 12 or more months of full-time employment with one of those employers, and the home must be inside Marietta city limits, not just a Marietta mailing address. That makes this one of the few Georgia programs that names teachers and public safety directly and pays them more. You also have to meet all Cobb DPA rules: a 30-year fixed FHA, VA or Freddie Mac HFA Advantage loan through a participating lender, the program's income limits and loan caps, credit scores of 640-680 depending on the loan, and moving in within 60 days.
Using it with Georgia Dream and other help
Marietta teachers and officers also qualify for Georgia Dream PEN, which pays 6% or $12,500. But PEN comes with DCA's own first mortgage, and the Cobb guide doesn't say whether the two can be combined, so a participating lender confirms whether they combine. If they can't, compare: a $10,000-$15,000 grant plus the Cobb grant here, versus PEN's larger but repayable loan. Grants generally win if the totals are close. Whether this stacks with the Cobb County Government employee grant isn't stated either.
Why the city limits rule matters
A Marietta mailing address doesn't guarantee a home is inside the city. A home in unincorporated Cobb can still work for the base Cobb DPA, but not for this grant. Check the parcel with the city before you make an offer, especially if the extra $10,000 or $15,000 is part of your budget.
How to apply
Pick a Cobb DPA participating lender, tell them where you work, and have HR verify your employment. Confirm the address is inside city limits before you make an offer. New Marietta City Schools teachers should read how lenders count a teacher contract, and see the Cobb County page or check eligibility.
Common questions about City of Marietta Employee Grant
How much is the Marietta employee grant?
$10,000 for City of Marietta, Board of Lights & Water and Marietta City Schools employees; $15,000 for City of Marietta public safety employees.
Does the home have to be in Marietta?
Yes, inside Marietta city limits.
Is it used with the Cobb County DPA?
Yes. It's added to the Cobb County DPA first mortgage.
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