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Georgia
These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on October 5, 2020.
For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in Georgia, we recommend that you visit the COVID-19: State Services in Georgia website, the Department of Public Health's COVID-19 Materials and Resources or the Department of Community Affairs' COVID-19 Resources.
Description of Program and Relief
Residential Eviction Relief Fund
Star-C, a nonprofit organization, has created an Eviction Relief Fund with a grant from the CARES Act to help Cobb County residents struggling to pay their rent due to COVID-19 related issues. Through this grant, Star-C is offering qualifying Cobb residents rental assistance of up to 70% of their outstanding rent delinquency resulting from COVID-19 related issues for up to two months at participating apartment communities.
The maximum possible relief is $750 per month up to a total of $1,500.
Cobb County Properties Participating in the Program Include:
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Stratford Ridge Apartments, Marietta
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The Crossing Apartments, Marietta
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For additional properties to be included, the Landlord must apply and be approved to participate in the program.
Government or Lead Agency
Star-C
Dates Available
Currently Available.
Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions
To apply, tenants should submit an application to their landlord for review and certification.
Star-C will not accept applications directly from tenants.
Tenant Requirements:
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If your apartment building is not a current participating property, talk with your landlord first to see if your building can qualify to participate in the program.
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Proof of ability to pay half of outstanding balance and an ongoing ability to pay plan.
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Landlord Requirements
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To become eligible, the Landlord must apply and be approved to participate in the program.
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The property must provide rents that are affordable for tenants earning up to 80% AMI (Average Median Income) in the county and be near an elementary school in the bottom 1/3 of schools. The landlord must sign the rent-relief application and confirm that the tenant is in good standing (except for delinquent rent due to COVID-19 related hardship), and the stated delinquency is correct. The landlord must agree to waive late fees and reduce the outstanding rent balance by an additional 10%.
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Landlords can submit Completed Forms by fax (404-698-3831), email (hello@star-c.org), postal mail (Star-C1335-D Canton Rd Marietta, Ga 30066), or online upload here.
Application Deadlines (If Applicable)
N/A.
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