DeKalb County Special Purpose Home Repair Program (SPHRP)

DeKalb County Department of Community Development

Closed Home Repair

About This Program

Provides forgivable loans up to $14,000 (plus $2,000 for ADA items like grab bars and accessible toilets) to seniors 62+ and disabled adults 21+ who own their primary residence in unincorporated DeKalb County. Applicants are selected by random lottery from pre-applications. Covers HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and roofing failures.

Forgivable loan, no repayment required if owner remains in the home.

Official program page checked live on 2026-06-22.

Data last verified 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.

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Key Details

  • Must be age 62+ (senior) or age 21+ with a disability
  • Must own and occupy home in unincorporated DeKalb County
  • Income at or below 60% AMI (4-person: $68,520)
  • No existing liens exceeding $5,000
  • Applications selected by random lottery, watch for next application window

How to Apply

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404-371-2727

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This program is usually a forgivable loan: you owe nothing if you stay in the home for the set period, but it may place a lien on the property until then.

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Your application paperwork

Documents you will likely need

  • Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
  • A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
  • Household income proof (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters for everyone in the home).
  • Proof of age (driver's license or birth certificate) if the program is age-based.
  • Documentation of disability (award letter or a physician's statement) if the program is disability-based.
  • A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
  • A recent utility bill for the home (energy and weatherization programs use it to confirm service and usage).
  • Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
  • The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
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Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules on the official program page. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.

Deadline: Pre-application deadline was Feb 27, 2026 at 3:00 PM; check for next cycle

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