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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What should I do if I've been discriminated against?

Follow the guidelines below and then . . . SEEK HELP!

Contact your local fair housing agency, Metro, at (404) 524-0000.
As you should do in any contractual relationship, keep written document of everything! Keep a written record of all attempted and actual contacts and conversations with the housing provider or housing professional.
Maintain all records. Don’t throw away anything! Keep and make copies of all documents, leases, applications, receipts, and letters, etc. Keep a good record of expenses you incur to address this issue. It is important to know the names and contact information of potential witnesses and neighbors, especially if you have experienced different treatment or services from the housing provider.

Under the Federal Fair Housing Act and the Georgia Fair Housing Law, you may be entitled to financial relief, including compensatory or punitive damages. The discriminatory actor may also be required to pay your attorney’s fees and court costs, if incurred. You also may be entitled to injunctive relief (access to the property at issue or a comparable property). MOST IMPORTANT, the housing provider will have to stop the discriminatory practice against you and others.

For more information about the Federal Fair Housing, click here. This information will take you to the HUD’s website for outreach tools as well as brochures and information in multiple languages. You also will have access to search other issues including studies, reports, and directions for filing complaints.

For more information about Federal Fair Housing Act click here. This information is available in multiple languages for your convenience.

Click here to download a copy of the 2020 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice:

2020 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice Final

Can I Break My Lease Agreement Video?

For more info contact the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD’s) Housing Discrimination Hotline at (800) 669-9777 and for hearing impaired, please call TTY (800) 877-8339.

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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.