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RENTAL ASSISTANCE


THE TENANT-LANDLORD ASSISTANCE COALITION PROGRAM  REOPENED ON MONDAY, JUNE 21,
AT 8:30 A.M. TO NEW APPLICANTS AND ANYONE WHO PREVIOUSLY APPLIED BUT DID NOT
RECEIVE ASSISTANCE. ANYONE WHO PREVIOUSLY APPLIED BUT HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED BY
A TLAC AGENT MUST REAPPLY FOR ASSISTANCE.

TLAC WILL NOT BE TAKING ANYMORE APPLICATIONS AFTER NOVEMBER 24TH.

 


FOR INFORMATION ABOUT ADDITIONAL RENTAL ASSISTANCE PLEASE CONTACT GEORGIA
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM –
WWW.GEORGIARENTALASSISTANCE.GA.GOV

 


ASISTENCIA DE ALQUILER

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WHAT IS THE TENANT-LANDLORD ASSISTANCE COALITION (TLAC)?

On February 9, 2021, DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond announced receipt of a
$21 million grant from the Federal Emergency Rental Assistance program. CEO
Thurmond convened a Tenant-Landlord Assistance Coalition comprised of public and
nonprofit partners. The coalition will provide financial relief to DeKalb
renters threatened by eviction and landlords facing revenue losses—both due to
the COVID-19 pandemic.

See Flyer:TLAC Info Flyer 8/12/21

 


WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

The program is designed to assist eligible families that have an annual family
income of 80 percent of the median income for DeKalb County. Annual family
income limits are:

 * Family of one: $46,350
 * Family of two: $52,950
 * Family of three: $59,550
 * Family of four: $66,150


WHAT ITEMS ARE COVERED?

The TLAC rent relief program will provide financial assistance to eligible
households for the payment of rent, rent arrearage, utilities, utility arrearage
and other housing costs incurred due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

 


WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED?

The TLAC rent relief program funds cannot be used for the payment of cable or
telephone bills.

TLAC is not for the payment of mortgage assistance. For information on mortgage
assistance you can contact:

 

https://www.dca.ga.gov/safe-affordable-housing/homeownership/georgia-mortgage-assistance-program

 

CHECK THE WEBSITE TO VERIFY IF THERE IS AN EXISTING OPEN CASE LOCATED ON DEKALB
COUNTY PORTAL.

Odyssey case search

If you locate an Open case in the system, you can check view the Events to see
the status of your TLAC Application.





 





 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you do not locate an Open case in the system, begin the application process
on eFileGA

E-File

FOR ASSISTANCE PLEASE THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS BELOW:



TO APPLY, YOU MUST COMPLETE A TENANT OR LANDLORD APPLICATION AND SUBMIT IT AND
THE RELEVANT SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE PROGRAM.


 * TENANT APPLICATION


 * LANDLORD APPLICATION


 * HOUSING INSTABILITY DECLARATION FORM


 * INCOME DECLARATION FORM


 * FINANCIAL HARDSHIP FORM


 * HOW TO SUBMIT APPLICATION


 * HOW TO SUBMIT SUBSEQUENT DOCUMENTS


 * VIDEO ON HOW TO FILE AN APPLICATION


 * WHERE IS MY CASE?


 * LANDLORD INFORMATION VIDEO

INFORMATION / DOCUMENTS THAT MUST BE INCLUDED WITH YOUR APPLICATION. YOUR
APPLICATION CANNOT PROCEED WITHOUT ALL REQUIRED INFORMATION/DOCUMENTATION.

 


TENANT CHECKLIST( THE TENANT MUST STILL BE A RESIDENT IN THE LOCATION TO
QUALIFY)

What must you provide with your application?

 * Contact information that includes email and phone number
 * Wage Statement or signed declaration (Example:W-2 form, Tax Return, Income
   Declaration, Unemployment Documentation)
 * Copy of the Lease Agreement
 * Magistrate Court Notice (If applicable) (Example: Dispossessory
   Warrant/Eviction Warrant)
 * Past Due Utility Notice(s) (If applicable)
 * Any other documentation that indicates risk of homelessness


LANDLORD CHECKLIST( THE TENANT MUST STILL BE A RESIDENT IN THE LOCATION TO
RECEIVE BENEFITS)

What must you provide with your application?

 * Contact information that includes email and phone number
 * Lease Agreement
 * Documentation of Payments ( Example: Payment Ledger, Itemized Statement,
   Proof of Money Owed from Tenant)
 * Magistrate Court Notice ( Example: Warrant/Eviction Warrant)
 * Tenant Utility Bills Issued (If applicable)
 * Documentation of Rental Assistance Subsidy




FAQS( FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS) AND APPLICATION INFORMATION FLOWCHART

(Click Above)


 LIST OF ALTERNATIVE RESOURCES

(Click Above)

 


PLEASE BE ADVISED: SUBMITTING A TLAC APPLICATION DOES NOT GUARANTEE ASSISTANCE
WILL BE PROVIDED.  APPLICATIONS MUST BE REVIEWED FOR PROPER QUALIFICATION TO
RECEIVE ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE OFFERED BY THE TLAC PROGRAM WILL
EXPIRE WHEN DEKALB COUNTY’S EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDS ARE
EXHAUSTED.  ACCORDINGLY, FILING AN APPLICATION DOES NOT CHANGE THE APPLICANT’S
OBLIGATIONS IN PENDING COURT CASES OR ANY OTHER MATTERS. TLAC WILL PROCESS
APPLICATIONS AND PROVIDE THE AVAILABLE ASSISTANCE TO QUALIFIED APPLICANTS AS
QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE.


 REFERENCES:

 * TLAC Not Taking application atfter 11/24/2021 Press Release
 * TLAC Not Taking application atfter 11/24/2021 Press Release cont.
 * TLAC Info Flyer 8/12/21
 * 08/01/21 Press Release
 * TLAC Info Flyer
 * TLAC Info Volante Español
 * Income Declaration Form
 * 2/11/21 Press Release
 * 2/16/21 Press Release
 * AJC Article
 * Resources for Assistance
 * 04/01/21 Press Release
 * 06/14/21 Press Conference (Video)
 * TLAC How to File
 * 06/15/21 Press Release

DeKalb County Government does not discriminate against qualified individuals
with disabilities or exclude them from participating in or

receiving benefits of its services, programs, or activities, based on
disability. Janet Essix, DeKalb County Government’s Employee

Relations Manager and ADA Coordinator, is designated to coordinate the County’s
compliance with Part 35 of the Department of Justice

regulations regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act. Janet Essix may be
contacted at 1300 Commerce Drive, 1st Floor, Decatur, GA

30030, to request information about access for persons with disabilities to
County services, programs and activities, or to

discuss a grievance regarding an impediment to such access. Ten days’ notice is
requested for special accommodations.

 

IF YOUR QUESTION(S) OR CONCERN(S) WAS/WERE NOT RESOLVED AND/OR YOU STILL ARE
UNCERTAIN OF HOW TO COMPLETE THE APPLICATION, YOU MAY CONSULT THE DEKALB COUNTY
LANDLORD TENANT COALITION BY: 

 * EMAIL RENTHELP@DEKALBCOUNTYGA.GOV

 * CALL (404) 371-3201

IMPORTANT LINKS

 * Judicial Record Search - Odyssey
 * Magistrate Court
 * Solicitor General
 * Juvenile Court
 * EFile Georgia

 * Efiling in DeKalb
 * Clerk of Superior Court
 * DeKalb Superior Court
 * DeKalb County Sheriff
 * Division B E-filing

 



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LEGISLATIVE ANNOUNCEMENT  

(Jury) Division A:

House Bill 77 Legislation passed in July 2021 and made effective January 1,
2022.  The new law, provides that the current Jury Division be renamed DIVISION
A. The name Jury Division will not be used on and forward of January 1, 2022 and
shall be referred to as DIVISION A of DeKalb County State Court.  Please click
the following link to access House Bill 77 Legislation. 
https://gov.georgia.gov/document/2021-signed-legislation/hb-777/download

(Traffic) Division B:

House Bill 77 Legislation passed in July 2021 and made effective January 1,
2022.  The new law, provides that the current Traffic Division be renamed
DIVISION B and courtrooms enumerated as State Court Divisions B-8 (formerly
Division A), Division B-9 (formerly Division B), Division B-10 (formerly
Division C), and Division B-11 (formerly Division D).  The name Traffic Division
will not be used on and forward of January 1, 2022 and shall be referred to as
DIVISION B of DeKalb County State Court.  Please click the following link to
access House Bill 77 Legislation. 
https://gov.georgia.gov/document/2021-signed-legislation/hb-777/download

 

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