PUBLIC COMMENTS 

Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the City of Atlanta, Department of Grants and Community Development, Office of Entitlement and Competitive Compliance by email at gmenvironmentalreview@atlantaga.gov.  All comments received by March 31, 2026, will be considered by the City of Atlanta prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds.  Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.

ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION 

The City of Atlanta certifies to HUD that Deborah B. Lonon in her capacity as Commissioner consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the City of Atlanta’s Department of Grants & Community Development to use Program funds.

OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS 

HUD will accept objections to its release of funds and the City of Atlanta’s certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the City of Atlanta; (b) the City of Atlanta has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to CPDRROFATL@hud.gov. Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period.

Deborah B. Lonon

Commissioner, Department of Grants and Community Development

City of Atlanta, GA

 

 Integration with ATL311 and the City’s Housing Help Center

“Integrate seamlessly with ATL311 and the City’s Housing Help Center.” Please describe the extent to which you would like the vendor to integrate with ATL311, the City’s Housing Help Center, and with existing City databases and housing program systems. What is the integrated user experience you seek to support?

ANSWER: The City of Atlanta seeks a system where ATL311 Supportive Services Representatives can directly input client information into a centralized platform at the point of intake. This system must support:

• Real-time data sharing between ATL311, the Department of Grants and Community Development (DGCD), and HOPWA Project Sponsors.
• Automated referral workflows to reduce manual processing and improve service delivery timelines.
• Oversight by DGCD, which will manage the intake pipeline, monitor referral activity, and ensure data integrity.
• Access for Project Sponsors to view and update referral statuses, enabling faster client engagement and reducing service duplication.

The goal is to create a seamless, transparent, and holistic intake-to-service experience that reduces waitlists and ensures timely access to housing and supportive services.

 

Grant Management System
The RFP references a “fully configured and operational Grant Management System.” After reviewing the requirements, Unite Us understands that the City is seeking a software solution to centralize intake processes and streamline access to housing and supportive services, as well as provide residents with a real-time, searchable directory of affordable housing options (both rental and for-sale units).
Unite Us would like to clarify the requirement for a “Grant Management solution,” including intended use cases and requested functionalities. Please describe in detail what the City of Atlanta defines as a Grant Management System. Are there existing technologies in place that currently support parts of this system?

ANSWER: In this context, the term “Grant Management System” refers specifically to a system that supports the HOPWA Central Intake process, not a full-scale grants administration platform.

The system should:

• Centralize intake and eligibility screening for HOPWA applicants, including integration with ATL311.
• Manage the full referral lifecycle, from intake to assignment and service delivery.
• Support a resource library of available housing and supportive services.
• Enable communication and coordination between DGCD, ATL311, and HOPWA Project Sponsors.
• Track performance metrics such as referral timelines, placement rates, and service outcomes.

The City currently uses manual tools (email, spreadsheets) to manage this process. The new system should replace these tools with a centralized, automated, and scalable solution tailored to HOPWA program needs.

 

Existing Provider Directory
Does the City of Atlanta’s Department of Grants and Community Development (DGCD) have an existing list or directory of key housing providers and partners it would like to identify for referral partnership?

ANSWER: Yes, DGCD maintains a HOPWA Project Sponsor Referral List, which includes key housing providers and partners. This list is actively used to:

• Assign applicants to providers based on availability and funding.
• Track applicant progress and prevent duplication of services.
• Facilitate communication between DGCD and Project Sponsors.

The vendor’s system should support directory management, allowing for dynamic updates, automated referral matching, and role-based access for providers.

 

Licensing
Has the City of Atlanta identified a specific number of licenses desired for the vendor’s system?

ANSWER: The City has not finalized a specific number of licenses but anticipates needing access for the following user groups:

• ATL311 Supportive Services Representatives
• DGCD program staff, including the Special Projects Lead and intake coordinators
• HOPWA Project Sponsors (multiple external agencies)
• Administrative and reporting users

The vendor should propose a scalable licensing model that accommodates current needs and allows for future expansion as additional programs and partners are integrated.

 

NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS 

September 24, 2025

City of Atlanta, GA

Department of Grants and Community Development

55 Trinity Avenue, SW Suite #3500

Atlanta, GA 30303

404-658-7820

REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS

On or about October 2, 2025, the City of Atlanta will submit a request to the HUD Atlanta Regional Office for the release of HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds under the Housing Act of 1937, as amended for the following project: Project: Focused Community Strategies (FCS): Increasing Affordable Housing in South Atlanta Purpose: The Proposed Project involves the construction three single-family residential homes in the City of Atlanta.  The development will be named “The Azaleas” and will be located at 45 Bowen Avenue SE, Atlanta, GA 30315, 28 Burton Street SE, Atlanta, GA 30315, and 30 Burton Street, Atlanta, GA 30315.  The homes will be constructed with energy efficient appliances, rain gardens, low-flow fixtures, LED lighting, and energy STAR rated HVAC. Each home will have two bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms.  FCS will remove approximately 17 trees and will adhere to the City of Atlanta’s tree removal and replacement plan standards.  Grant funds will be utilized to ensure list price of newly constructed homes remain affordable for City of Atlanta residents earning 50%-80% AMI.  The total project cost is estimated to be $495,000.00.

FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT

The City of Atlanta has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment if the conditions for Contamination and Toxic Substances are followed. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR). The ERR will be made available to the public for review electronically. Please submit your request by email to gmenvironmentalreview@atlantaga.gov. 

PUBLIC COMMENTS 

Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the City of Atlanta, Department of Grants and Community Development, Office of Entitlement and Competitive Compliance by email at gmenvironmentalreview@atlantaga.gov.  All comments received by October 1, 2025, will be considered by the City of Atlanta prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds.

ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION

The City of Atlanta certifies to HUD that Deborah B. Lonon in her capacity as Commissioner consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the City of Atlanta’s Department of Grants & Community Development to use Program funds.

OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS

HUD will accept objections to its release of funds and the City of Atlanta’s certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the City of Atlanta; (b) the City of Atlanta has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to CPDRROFATL@hud.gov. Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period.

 

Deborah B. Lonon

Commissioner, Department of Grants and Community Development

City of Atlanta, GA

NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS 

June 26, 2025

City of Atlanta, GA

Department of Grants and Community Development

55 Trinity Avenue, SW Suite #3500

Atlanta, GA 30303

404-658-7820

REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS

On or about July 14, 2025, the City of Atlanta will submit a request to the HUD Atlanta Regional Office for the release of HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds under the Housing Act of 1937, as amended for the following project: Project: Neighborhood Works, Inc. (NWI): Owner Occupied Repair Program 2025 Purpose: The Proposed Project involves the provision of home repair assistance to low-income individuals residing in distressed neighborhoods.  The program includes repairs addressing critical areas such as roofing, electrical systems, plumbing, HVAC systems, mold remediation, window replacement, and accessibility improvements, including the installation of wheelchair ramps and bathroom grab bars.  The total project cost is estimated to be up to $15,000 per residential home.

FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT

The City of Atlanta has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment if the conditions for Historic Preservation are followed. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR). The ERR will be made available to the public for review electronically. Please submit your request by email to gmenvironmentalreview@atlantaga.gov. 

PUBLIC COMMENTS 

Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the City of Atlanta, Department of Grants and Community Development, Office of Entitlement and Competitive Compliance by email at gmenvironmentalreview@atlantaga.gov.  All comments received by July 11, 2025, will be considered by the City of Atlanta prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds.

         ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION

The City of Atlanta certifies to HUD that Deborah B. Lonon in her capacity as Commissioner consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the City of Atlanta’s Department of Grants & Community Development to use Program funds.

OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS

HUD will accept objections to its release of funds and the City of Atlanta’s certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the City of Atlanta; (b) the City of Atlanta has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to CPDRROFATL@hud.gov. Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period.

Deborah B. Lonon

Commissioner, Department of Grants and Community Development

City of Atlanta, GA

 

 

PUBLIC NOTICE: Notice of Public Hearing and Public Comment Period for Draft 2025–2029 Consolidated Plan and Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice 2025 Annual Action Plan

The City of Atlanta’s Department of Grants and Community Development (DGCD) is initiating the development of its 2025–2029 Consolidated Plan. This plan is required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and serves as the City’s comprehensive strategy to address housing, homelessness, community development, and economic development needs using federal funds, including the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) programs.

Public Comment Period

Per HUD’s Code of Federal Regulation (24 CFR 91.105(c)(2) / 24 CFR 91.105(c)(2), a 30-day public comment period and a public hearing are required.

A draft of the 2025–2029 Consolidated Plan (ConPlan) will be available for public review and comments for a 30-day period beginning on Friday, May 23, 2025, and ending on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, with a public hearing. The draft plan will be accessible at DGCD’s website: https://www.atlantaga.gov/government/departments/grants-and-community-development.

Public Hearing

A public hearing will be held during the Community Development/ Human Services Committee. City of Atlanta residents will have the opportunity to provide comments on the 2025-2029 ConPlan draft. The public is encouraged to participate in the hearing to provide feedback. The schedule is as follows:

Tuesday, June 24, 2025

1:30 - 3:30PM

Larry M. Dingle Committee Room

55 Trinity Avenue, Second Floor, Atlanta, GA 30303

Plan Summary

The 2025-2029 ConPlan will identify the City's priority housing and community development needs, outline strategies to address those needs, and propose how federal funding will be used over the next five years. The ConPlan is updated with an Annual Action Plan. It also includes the City's Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice, which assesses barriers to fair housing and proposes actions to eliminate them.

Submitting Comments

Comments on the draft plan may be submitted by:

Email: DGCD_Planning@AtlantaGa.gov

Mail: Department of Grants and Community Development

55 Trinity Avenue SW, Suite 3500, Atlanta GA 30303
Online Portal: https://www.atlantaga.gov/government/departments/grants-and-community-development

All comments must be received by Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at 5:00PM.

Accessibility and Translation Services

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, DGCD will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and translation services upon request. Please contact DGCD at (404) 330-6390 or DGCD_Planning@AtlantaGa.gov to make arrangements.

Contact Information

For more information, please contact:

Department of Grants and Community Development

55 Trinity Avenue SW, Suite 3500

Atlanta, GA 30303

Phone: (404) 330-6390
Email: DGCD_Planning@AtlantaGa.gov

Disclaimers

This public notice is provided in compliance with 24 CFR Part 91 and the City’s adopted Citizen Participation Plan. Please note that funding allocations are subject to change based on final appropriations from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

March 10, 2025 

CITY OF ATLANTA

PUBLIC NOTICE

 

CITY OF ATLANTA

DEPARTMENT OF GRANTS & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTCITY OF ATLANTA’S

2020-2024 CONSOLIDATED PLAN

2024 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT

(CAPER)

PUBLIC NOTICE - The Atlanta City Council will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at 1:30pm for the City of Atlanta’s Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) Program Year (PY) 2024. Citizens are encouraged to attend and provide input.

The City of Atlanta, in compliance with applicable U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations, has prepared a draft version of the City’s CAPER for the PY 2024. The CAPER provides annual performance reporting of the City of Atlanta’s outputs and outcomes that enables an assessment of performance in achieving the goals and objectives identified in the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan and PY2024 Annual Action Plan. The CAPER, in conjunction with the Integrated Disbursement Information System (IDIS), fulfills statutory and regulatory program reporting requirements and provides HUD with the necessary information to assess the overall program performance and accomplishments for the following grant programs: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), the HOME Housing Investment Partnerships Program, and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA).

A draft of the City’s CAPER will be available during the Public Comment period, March 10 – March 25, 2025, on the Department of Grants and Community Development’s (DGCD’s) website: https://www.atlantaga.gov/government/departments/grants-and-community-development.

The public also may choose to submit comments by either or all four (4) method(s) listed: email at DGCD_Planning@CityOfAtlanta.onmicrosoft.com, by phone or voicemail at (404) 330-6390, by mail and/or in person at Atlanta City Hall, Department of Grants and Community Development, 55 Trinity Avenue SW, Suite 3500, Atlanta GA 30303. All written comments will be submitted with the final CAPER which is due to HUD no later than March 30, 2025.

2024 CAPER Draft - v1

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10 de marzo 2025

CIUDAD DE ATLANTA

AVISO PÚBLICO

 

DEPARTAMENTO DE SUBVENCIONES Y DESARROLLO COMUNITARIO DE LA CIUDAD DE ATLANTA

 PLAN INTEGRAL 2020-2024

DE LA CIUDAD DE ATLANTA

INFORME INTEGRAL ANUAL DE DESEMPEÑO Y EVALUACIÓN 2024

(Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report, CAPER)

AVISO PÚBLICO – El Concejo Municipal de Atlanta llevará a cabo una audiencia pública el martes 25 de marzo de 2025 a la 1:30 p. m. Esta audiencia tratará sobre el Informe Integral Anual de Desempeño y Evaluación (Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report, CAPER) correspondiente al Año del Programa (Program Year, PY) 2024 de la Ciudad de Atlanta. Se invita a la comunidad a asistir y dar su opinión.


La Ciudad de Atlanta, de conformidad con las normas aplicables del Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano (Department of Housing and Urban Development, HUD) de los Estados Unidos ha preparado un borrador del informe CAPER de la Ciudad para el Año del Programa 2024. El CAPER proporciona un informe anual sobre el desempeño de la Ciudad de Atlanta, detallando los resultados y logros alcanzados, y permite evaluar el cumplimiento de los objetivos y metas establecidos tanto en el Plan Integral 2020-2024 como en el Plan de Acción Anual del Año del Programa 2024. El CAPER, junto con el Sistema Integrado de Información sobre Desembolsos (Integrated Disbursement Information System, IDIS), cumple con los requisitos legales y reglamentarios de presentación de informes del programa, y proporciona al HUD la información necesaria para evaluar el rendimiento general y los logros de los siguientes programas de subvenciones: Subvención en Bloque para el Desarrollo Comunitario (Community Development Block Grant, CDBG), Subvención para Soluciones de Emergencia (Emergency Solutions Grant, ESG), Programa de Asociaciones para la Inversión en Vivienda (HOME) y Oportunidades de Vivienda para Personas con VIH/SIDA (HOPWA).

Se podrá acceder a un borrador del CAPER de la Ciudad durante el período de comentarios públicos que se extenderá del 10 de marzo al 25 de marzo de 2025. Para ello, se deberá ingresar al sitio web del Departamento de Subvenciones y Desarrollo Comunitario (DGCD): https://www.atlantaga.gov/government/departments/grants-and-community-development.

El público también puede optar por enviar comentarios por cualquiera de los cuatro (4) medios detallados a continuación: mediante un correo electrónico a DGCD_Planning@CityOfAtlanta.onmicrosoft.com, por teléfono o correo de voz llamando al (404) 330-6390, por correo postal y/o en persona en la siguiente dirección Atlanta City Hall, Department of Grants and Community Development, 55 Trinity Avenue SW, Suite 3500, Atlanta GA 30303. Todos los comentarios por escrito se enviarán junto con el informe CAPER final que debe presentarse al HUD a más tardar el 30 de marzo de 2025.

2024 CAPER Draft - v1

NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS

FOR TIERED PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS

February 6, 2025

 City of Atlanta, GA

Department of Grants and Community Development

55 Trinity Avenue, SW Suite #3500

Atlanta, GA 30303

404-330-6390

On or about February 14, 2025, the City of Atlanta Department of Grants and Community Development (DGCD) will submit a request to the HUD Atlanta Regional Office for the release of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control (HHLC) and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds under the Housing Act of 1937, as amended, to undertake the following project:

Tier 1 Broad Review Project/Program Title: Healthy Homes Atlanta 2024

Purpose: The Proposed Project involves assessing 200 single-family residential homes for full healthy homes comprehensive inspections with a goal of remedying 120 of the identified homes.  Project activities include pre-remediation assessments with comprehensive inspections and complete hazard identification, minor repairs of hazards including space hygiene, gutters, smoke alarms, plumbing, electrical, lead inspection and abatement, safety and injury prevention, and major repairs pertaining to structural safety, lead abatement, mold and radon remediation, and HVAC system repairs.

Location: The general location and state of the project is Atlanta, Georgia.  Specific addresses will be assessed in the site-specific reviews.

Project/Program Description: Tier 2 Site-Specific Reviews will be completed for those laws and authorities not addressed in the Tier 1 broad review for each address under this program when addresses become known.

Level of Environmental Review Citation: 24 CFR Part 58.35(a)(3)(i)

Tier 2 Site Specific Review: The site-specific reviews will cover the following laws and authorities not addressed in the Tier 1 broad review: Airport Hazards, Flood Insurance, Contamination and Toxic Substances, Endangered Species, Floodplain Management, Historic Preservation, Noise Abatement and Control, Wetlands Protection, Wild and Scenic Rivers, and Environmental Justice.

Mitigation Measures/Conditions/Permits (if any): If any mitigation measures or conditions are to be carried out for laws and authorities listed in the Tier 2 Site Specific Review DGCD will comply with HUD regulation for implementation.

Estimated Project Cost: $2,290,485.27

The activity/activities proposed are categorically excluded under HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58 from National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements per 24 CFR Part 58.35(a)(3)(i). An Environmental Review Record (ERR) that documents the environmental determinations for this project will be made available to the public for review electronically.  Please submit your request by email to gmenvironmentalreview@atlantaga.gov.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the City of Atlanta, Department of Grants and Community Development, Office of Entitlement and Competitive Compliance by email at gmenvironmentalreview@atlantaga.gov. All comments received by February 13, 2025, will be considered by the City of Atlanta’s Department of Grants & Community Development prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. 

ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION

The City of Atlanta certifies to HUD that Deborah B. Lonon in her capacity as Commissioner consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the City of Atlanta’s Department of Grants & Community Development to use program funds.

 OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS

HUD will accept objections to its release of funds and the City of Atlanta’s certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the City of Atlanta; (b) the City of Atlanta has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to CPDRROFATL@hud.gov. Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period.

Deborah B. Lonon

Commissioner, Department of Grants and Community Development

City of Atlanta, GA