City by city
Georgia cities that offer their own help
A handful of cities add their own money on top of what the state and the county offer. Choose a city to see everything open to buyers there.
AtlantaAtlanta buyers can get $10,000 to $30,000 from Invest Atlanta: ATL HomeNOW, the Beltline program, Perry Bolton, Vine City and renovation help.SavannahSavannah's DreamMaker program offers up to $50,000 to first-time buyers inside city limits, and city employees can add up to $15,000 more.MariettaMarietta city, Board of Lights & Water and Marietta City Schools employees can get a $10,000 grant; Marietta public safety staff get $15,000.AugustaAugusta's Homeownership Assistance Program offers low- to moderate-income first-time buyers $1,000 to $10,000 as a deferred loan.ColumbusSweet Home Columbus gives income-eligible buyers up to $49,999 toward the down payment as a 0% deferred loan. Income limit: $67,750 for four.AthensThe Athens Housing Authority offers down payment help and ACT I Homes to first-time buyers of its homes. Status: waiting list; confirm with AHA.
