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FULTON COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICE
Department of Community Development

Learn about Fulton County's plan to increase affordable housing, beginning with a proposed development of 18 cottage homes on Cochran Road in Union City.

Fulton County Department of Community Development, in partnership with MicroLife Institute, plan to submit a proposal to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Cottages on Cochran, a pocket community of 18 cottage homes that will kickstart a series of additional affordable housing neighborhoods throughout the county. As requirement for submission, we would like to receive the community's feedback on our attached proposal. Please direct all comments, questions, and concerns about the proposal to dcdinfo@fultoncountyga.gov.

The Fulton County Department of Community Development and Microlife Institute will host a virtual public hearing on the topic of: Cottages at Cochran Road. The meeting will be held on September 19 at 1:30 p.m.

To join the public hearing via Zoom, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89496671734?pwd=CwQUxG5nEbRwr6M76EZ1B48Mnudw6S.1 

Meeting ID: 894 9667 1734
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FULTON COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICE
Department of Community Development
Comprehensive Annual Performance and Evaluation REPORT (CAPER) for Program Year 2023

Notice is hereby given that the CAPER for FY 2023 for Fulton County will be display for the period March 12 to March 26, 2024. The Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) provides a review of the use of funds for the three federal programs from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program.

This report contains information including: 1) Summary of the resources and accomplishments, 2) status of actions taken during the year to implement the goals outlined in the Consolidated Plan, and 3) evaluation of the progress made during the year in addressing identified priority needs and objectives.

Copies of the 2023 Consolidated Annual Performance Report (CAPER) are available on our website at
https://www.fultoncountyga.gov/inside-fulton-county/fulton-county-departments/community-development/community-development-news

This report may be made available in alternative formats for persons with disabilities or limited English speaking abilities by contacting (404) 612-7390. For TDD/TTY or Georgia Relay Service Access, dial 711.

Comments will be accepted through March 26, 2024 by email to: communityfeedback@fultoncountyga.gov and will be considered before submitting the report to HUD.

Click here to read the 2023 Consolidated Annual Performance Report (CAPER).


NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
FULTON COUNTY, GA
FY2024 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN

Notice is hereby given that Fulton County, GA (County) has prepared its 2024 Annual Action Plan for the following federal programs: Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program.

For FY 2024, Fulton County expects to receive the following amounts CDBG: $1,300,000 HOME: $735,000. These amounts are estimates only and final allocations to the County are dependent on Congressional budget and appropriations. The Annual Plan document describes how changes to these amounts will be treated should the County receive more or less than anticipated. These funds will be used for a variety of eligible activities and services that will benefit Fulton County citizens, with the exception of those citizens residing within the city limits of Atlanta, Chattahoochee Hills, Milton, Roswell, and Sandy Springs.

In order to obtain the views of citizens, public agencies, and other interested parties, the County has placed its proposed FY 2024 Annual Action Plan on public display at the Fulton County Department of Community Development, and online at https://www.fultoncountyga.gov/inside-fulton-county/fulton-county-departments/community-development/community-development-news
beginning March 1, 2024 and ending April 1, 2024.

Notice is also given that Fulton County will hold a public hearing on March 11, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at the Fulton County College Park Library 3647 Main Street College Park, GA 30337. Persons wishing to participate virtually may join via Zoom:

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Fulton County will make reasonable accommodations and services necessary for sensory-impaired and disabled citizens. Additionally, translation services may be offered upon request and availability. Persons requiring such accommodations/services should contact the County at least 72 hours in advance by calling (404) 612-7390. For TDD/TTY or Georgia Relay Service Access, dial 711.

Comments on the proposed Annual Action Plan can be submitted the following ways:
1. Written comments can be mailed or hand delivered to the Fulton County Department of Community Development at the address above and must be received by 4:00 p.m. April 1, 2024.
2. Written comments can be e-mailed to communityfeedback@fultoncountyga.gov by 4:00 p.m. on April 1, 2024.
3. Public hearing with virtual participation option will be held on March 11, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. To participate in the hearing, join using the instructions above.

Comments received before 4:00 p.m. April 1, 2024, will be considered. The County Board of Commissioners are expected to act on the proposed FY2024 Annual Action Plan at the regularly scheduled Commissioners meeting 10:00 a.m. Wednesday April 10, 2024.

Publication date: No later than March 1

Click here to download the 2024 Annual Action Plan


PUBLIC NOTICE:

Notice is hereby given that Fulton County, GA (County) has prepared its 2023 Annual Action Plan for the following federal programs: Community Development Block Grant Program and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program. 

For FY 2023, Fulton County expects to receive the following amounts CDBG: $1,400,000 HOME: $670,081  These amounts are estimates only and final allocations to the County are dependent on Congressional budget and appropriations.  The Annual Plan document describes how changes to these amounts will be treated should the County receive more or less than anticipated.  These funds will be used for a variety of eligible activities and services that will benefit Fulton County citizens, with the exception of those citizens residing within the city limits of Atlanta, Roswell, South Fulton and Sandy Springs.

In order to obtain the views of citizens, public agencies, and other interested parties, the County has placed its proposed FY2023 Annual Action Plan on public display at the Fulton County Department of Community Development, and online athttps://www.fultoncountyga.gov/inside-fulton-county/fulton-county-departments/community-development beginning February 13, 2023 and ending March 14, 2023.  

Notice is also given that Fulton County will hold a public hearing on February 27, 2023, at 5 p.m. at the Fulton County East Point Library 2757 Main Street East Point, GA 30344. Persons wishing to participate virtually may join via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/92074945172 (Meeting ID: 920 7494 5172, Dial by your location +1 470 250 9358 US (Atlanta), +1 470 381 2552 US (Atlanta)


Fulton County will make reasonable accommodations and services necessary for sensory-impaired and disabled citizens. Additionally, translation services may be offered upon request and availability. Persons requiring such accommodations/services should contact the County at least 72 hours in advance by calling (404) 612-7390. For TDD/TTY or Georgia Relay Service Access, dial 711.

Comments on the proposed Annual Action Plan can be submitted the following ways:

1. Written comments can be mailed or hand delivered to the Fulton County Department of Community Development at the address above and must be received by 4:00 p.m. March 14, 2023.
2. Written comments can be e-mailed to communityfeedback@fultoncountyga.gov by 4 p.m. on March 14, 2023.
3. Public hearing with virtual participation option will be held on February 27, 2023, at 5 p.m.  To participate in the hearing, join using the instructions above.

Comments received before 4 p.m. March 14, 2023, will be considered.  The County Commissioners are expected to act on the proposed FY2023 Annual Action Plan at the regularly scheduled Commissioners meeting 10 a.m. Wednesday March 15, 2023.

View the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan

 

Fulton County Seeks Citizen Comments on the Action Plan for FY 2022

Fulton County Seeks Citizen Comments on the Action Plan for FY 2022 Feedback is requested on Fulton County’s Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2022 for the following federal programs: Community Development Block Grant Program and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program.

For FY 2022, Fulton County will receive the following amounts:
CDBG: $1,382,965
HOME: $736,244

These funds will be used for a variety of eligible activities and services that will benefit Fulton County citizens, with the exception of those citizens residing within the city limits of Atlanta, Roswell, South Fulton and Sandy Springs.

The public is invited to comment on the Annual Action Plan for FY2022 for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Programs.

Written comments should be emailed to communityfeedback@fultoncountyga.gov by July 6, 2022. 

View Action Plan 

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PUBLIC NOTICE: 

2022 Annual Action Plan Draft for Public Display

PUBLIC NOTICE:

Substantial Amendment to 2021 Annual Action Plan 

Fulton County Government
Substantial Amendment – Emergency Solutions Grant 19 (ESG) COVID-19


Notice is given by Fulton County, that a substantial amendment to its 2019 Annual Action Plan is available for comment. A summary of the substantial amendment has been posted on the County’s website www.fultoncountyga.gov.The following is a summary and language that amends the 2019 Annual Action Plan.

Background

ESG Substantial Amendment, as detailed below:

Cancel or reduce the following: Amount Add Funds to:
ESG 19 COVID Outreach $295,816.80.00 ESG 19 COVID Rapid Rehousing

 

Public Review and Comments:
The proposed plan changes are available for public review and comment from June 1, 2021, to close of business on June 8, 2021, in accordance with the expedited public comment process permitted by HUD.

Written comments will be, received until 4:00 p.m., Friday, June 4, 2021, and should be directed, to the Department of Community Development, Homeless Division, 137 Peachtree Street, 3rd Floor, Atlanta, GA 30303 or homelessinfo@fultoncountyga.gov.


NOTICE:

Notice is given by Fulton County, that a substantial amendment to its 2019 Annual Action Plan is available for public review and comment. The Department of Community Development (DCD) intends to submit this amendment for $1,710,860 in Community Development Block Grant CV (CDBG-CV 3) COVID funding.  A public hearing for public comment  will be held via ZOOM on Wednesday May 12, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. Learn More

To participate in the public hearing, follow the instructions below:
Topic: CDBG Substantial Amendment - CV-3 COVID-19 Response
Time: May 12, 2021 
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Fulton County Seeks Citizen Comments on the following:

Draft Action Plan for FY 2021 & Substantial Amendment to Action Plan for FY 2020 
Feedback is needed on the Draft Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2021 and a substantial amendment to the Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2020 for the following three federal programs: Community Development Block Grant Program, HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) and the Emergency Solutions Grant

For FY 2021, Fulton County will receive a total of $5,602,860 from HUD under three formula programs - CDBG, HOME, and ESG. These funds will be used for a variety of eligible activities and services that will benefit Fulton County citizens, with the exception of those citizens residing within the city limits of Atlanta, Roswell, South Fulton and Sandy Springs.

The public is invited to comment on the Draft Annual Action Plan for FY2021 for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) programs and on the proposed use of CDBG funds for FY 2020 during a virtual hearing. 
The virtual hearing will be held on April 1, 2021 at 6 PM via Zoom.

To participate, use the link below to join the ZOOM meeting
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The County encourages all interested parties to participate in the hearing, to review the draft document and to submit written comments no later than 5:00 PM(EST) April 13, 2021.   All written comments should be emailed to communityfeedback@fultoncountyga.gov.   The final version, with citizen comments, will be submitted to HUD by April 30, 2021.

The draft 2021 Annual Action Plan is available for review here 

Here is the 2020 Amended Annual Action Plan

This report may be made available in alternative formats for persons with disabilities or limited English speaking abilities by contacting (404) 612-7390. For TDD/TTY or Georgia Relay Service Access, dial 711.
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