The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) has allocated over $6 million to the Homeowner Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Program (HRRP) to support homeowners affected by tornadoes in January 2023. The program, which began in May 2025, is funded through Community Development Block Grant–Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Since its launch, more than 300 surveys have been completed and over 200 full applications have been submitted by homeowners seeking assistance. The HRRP aims to help restore homes damaged by the storms through rehabilitation, reconstruction, replacement, or elevation for both traditional and manufactured housing.
Homeowners interested in applying must first complete a pre-application survey available online at georgiahrrp.com or by phone at 678-233-2590 during business hours. DCA encourages all impacted homeowners to participate in the survey process, even if repairs are already finished or eligibility is uncertain. Those who have previously completed a survey do not need to submit another one.
Eligibility requirements include owning and occupying the damaged home during the disaster, maintaining ownership through final inspection, using the home as a primary residence at the time of the event, residing in one of seven HUD-recognized disaster-declared counties—Butts, Henry, Jasper, Meriwether, Newton, Spalding, or Troup—and having an eligible home type such as single-family homes, owner-occupied duplexes, mobile homes, or condominiums.
Applicants meeting these criteria may be invited to submit a full application for assistance. Further information about program guidelines and resources can be found on dca.georgia.gov or georgiahrrp.com.
“Today, the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) announced that it has allocated more than $6 million to the Homeowner Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Program (HRRP). This program offers assistance for eligible homeowners impacted by tornado damage sustained in January 2023. Since its launch in May 2025, over 300 surveys have been completed, and more than 200 full applications have been submitted. Homeowners in eligible counties are encouraged to apply.”
“The Homeowner Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Program is funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through Community Development Block Grant–Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds. The program is designed to help restore storm-damaged homes through rehabilitation, reconstruction, replacement, and elevation of both traditionally built housing and manufactured homes.”
“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.”
“To qualify for assistance, homeowners must: Have owned and occupied the damaged home at the time of the disaster and maintain ownership through final inspection; Have used the damaged home as their primary residence during the disaster; Reside in one of the HUD-recognized disaster-declared counties; and Have a home type eligible for assistance (single-family homes, owner-occupied duplexes, mobile homes, and condominiums).”