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1. How do I file a fair housing complaint?

Housing discrimination based on your race, color, national origin, religion, sex, family status, age, or disability is illegal. If you believe your rights have been violated you can file a fair housing complaint by using an online form or you can call the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity toll-free 1 (800) 669-9777.

Fair Housing Complaint Form

2. How do I find help to stop foreclosure?

Ask for a housing counselor at:

• ACTION Inc. - Ph: 706-546-8293 ext. 25


• East Athens Development Corporation - Ph: 706-208-0048


• Hancock Community Development Corporation - Ph: 706-546-1154


• Athens Land Trust - Ph: 706-613-0122

3. Does my organization qualify for exemption from federal income tax?

An organization may qualify for exemption from federal income tax if it is organized and operated exclusively for the purposes identified in the link. Internal Revenue Service

4. Is this the Section 8 Rental Assistance Office?

No, please call 706-369-5636 or 888-318-0354 or see the Georgia Department of Community Affairs.

5. Who can help me fix my house?

• ACTION Inc. - Ph: 706-546-8293


• Athens-Clarke Heritage Foundation Inc. / Hands on Athens - Ph: 706-552-0753


• Athens Area Habitat for Humanity - Ph: 706-208-1001

6. Where can I buy a new home?

Use any of these agencies:

• Athens Housing Authority: 706-425-5300


• Athens Land Trust: 706-613-0122


• Athens Area Habitat for Humanity: 706-208-1011

7. Do you have any HUD homes for sale?

No. You can view HUD homes for sale from the HUD website.

8. Where can I find more information about administering a CDBG funded project?

http://www.hud.gov/offices/cpd/communitydevelopment/library/subrecipient/