South Fulton Seniors Can Apply for Up to $25,000 in Home Repair Help

Senior homeowners in South Fulton, Georgia can now apply for help paying for important home repairs.

The City of South Fulton has opened applications for its Senior Homeowner Rehabilitation Program. Eligible homeowners may receive up to $25,000 in critical repairs. The money comes through federal Community Development Block Grant funding and does not have to be repaid.

How much help is available?

The program can provide up to $25,000 per approved homeowner. South Fulton says applications will be processed in the order they are submitted until the money has been awarded.

Who can apply?

To qualify, applicants must be at least 62 years old. They must also own and live in a single-family home in the City of South Fulton as their main home.

Applicants must keep homeowner’s insurance, be current on their mortgage, property taxes, and any liens, and meet federal household income rules.

What repairs can be covered?

The program can help with repairs that make the home safer and easier to live in. Covered work may include:

• Electrical repairs.
• Plumbing repairs.
• Roof replacement.
• HVAC system repairs or upgrades.
• Exterior windows and doors.
• Mold remediation.
• Lead hazard reduction.
• ADA accessibility changes.

Deadline and application help

Applications are open now through July 31, 2026.

The city will also hold in-person application help sessions from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. on July 9 and July 15 at Welcome All Park.

How to apply

South Fulton homeowners can contact the city’s housing team for application help. The city listed housing@cityofsouthfultonga.gov and 470-855-5778 for questions.

Because the program is first-come, first-served until funds are awarded, eligible senior homeowners should apply as soon as possible.