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Ga. Dept. of Community Affairs offers homebuyer assistance in DeKalb

DeKalb County residents can seek homebuying assistance from the state Department of Community Affairs.
By Pamela Miller
June 29, 2017The Georgia Department of Community Affairs’ Dream Homeownership Program provides affordable mortgage financing for eligible homebuyers. Currently there are four programs available:
- Georgia Dream Hardest Hit Program: Up to $15,000 toward down payment and closing costs.
- Georgia Dream Program: Up to $5,000 toward down payment and closing costs.
- Down Payment Assistance Program for Protectors, Educators and Health Care Workers: Up to $7,500 toward down payment and closing costs.
- Down Payment Assistance Program for families with members who are disabled: up to $7,500 toward down payment and closing costs.
Information: 404-679-4840 or www.dca.ga.gov.

