On December 7, 2021 Athens-Clarke County Mayor & Commission awarded Athenian First Development Corporation, Inc. (AFDC, Inc.) a contract to administer the Eviction Prevention Program (EPP).  The program provides negotiated rental arrears to those eligible households facing eviction and past due utilities assistance.  AFDC, Inc. works closely with the Magistrate Court and attends eviction hearings weekly and is available to speak to those seeking assistance.  The Eviction Prevention Program is funded by Local Fiscal Recovery Funds the county received from the American Rescue Plan Act and program benefits differ from the state's Emergency Rental Assistance Program.  Our program differs in that it only covers rental arrears and not future rental payments.  Therefore, if you qualify for our program but need assistance with future rental payment, we recommend that you also apply to the Georgia Rental Assistance program administered by Georgia Department of Community Affairs. 

 

To be Eligible for the program you must:

1. You must reside in Athens-Clarke County.

2. Have a direct or indirect financial impact due to COVID-19 (after March 13, 2020).

3. All household income must be 80% or less of AMI (see income chart below).

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    4. There must be an active (unexpired) lease. 

    5. Tenant must pay future rent as required by the lease.

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The Eviction Prevention Program does not pay late fees, interest accrual, or court filing fees as part of the program.  Rental arrears or utilities expenses incurred more than 12 months prior to date of application are excluded from consideration for payment. 

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If you feel you meet the elgibility, please click the link below to submit the application

https://portal.neighborlysoftware.com/AFDCINC/Participant

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​If you have question, please contact us for details at 706-395-7652 ext 104.