The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) has allocated more than $6 million to the Homeowner Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Program (HRRP), which supports homeowners affected by tornadoes in January 2023. The program, funded through Community Development Block Grant–Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), aims to help restore homes that were damaged by the storms.
Since the HRRP began in May 2025, over 300 surveys have been completed and more than 200 full applications have been submitted. Homeowners living in eligible counties are encouraged to apply for assistance.
The HRRP provides funding for rehabilitation, reconstruction, replacement, and elevation of both traditionally built houses and manufactured homes. To begin the process, homeowners must complete a pre-application survey available online at georgiahrrp.com or by phone at 678-233-2590 during business hours.
According to DCA, “All impacted homeowners are encouraged to complete the survey, even if repairs are already completed or they are unsure of eligibility. Homeowners who previously completed a HRRP survey do not need to submit another one. Once applicants have completed the review process, DCA will determine the award amount for the homeowner.”
Eligibility requirements include owning and occupying the home at the time of disaster and maintaining ownership through final inspection, using it as a primary residence during the disaster, residing in one of HUD-recognized disaster-declared counties, and having an eligible home type such as single-family homes, owner-occupied duplexes, mobile homes, or condominiums.
Applicants meeting program criteria will be invited to submit a full application. Eligible counties for this assistance include Butts, Henry, Jasper, Meriwether, Newton, Spalding, and Troup.
More information about guidelines and resources is available on dca.georgia.gov or georgiahrrp.com.