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Atlanta BeltLine Housing Programs

The Atlanta BeltLine has the extraordinary potential to positively transform the City of Atlanta. One of the most comprehensive economic development efforts ever undertaken in the City of Atlanta and the largest, most wide-ranging urban redevelopment currently underway in the U.S., the Atlanta BeltLine will combine greenspace, trails, transit, and new development along 22 miles of historic rail segments that encircle the urban core.

You can get up to $50,000 in downpayment assistance to purchase eligible homes along the Atlanta BeltLine. Find out how you can own a home along the Atlanta BeltLine in three easy steps!

Visit livealongthebeltline.com to find out more!

Learn about Downpayment Assistance and homebuying 101.

You could qualify for downpayment assistance to buy a home on the Atlanta BeltLine!
  1. Get prequalified.
    Prequalification with a lender is an important step to determine how much house you can afford.
  2. Find your home.
    Use our search tool to find homes along the Atlanta BeltLine that qualify for downpayment assistance.

 

BeltLine Affordable Housing Opportunity Program (BAHTF)

What is it?

The “BeltLine Affordable Housing Opportunity Program (BAHTF)” provides homebuyers with downpayment
assistance up to 20% of the sales price at 0% interest rate as a soft second mortgage.
1st Mortgage secured by ADA’s participating lenders must be a Conventional, FHA or VA 30-year fixed rate loan.
1st Mortgage interest rate can not exceed the maximum monthly rate posted on ADA’s website.

What type of home can I buy?

  • The property must be located in the Beltline Tax Allocation District. To verify go to http://gis.atlantaga.gov/apps/parcel_search/
  • Maximum purchase price limit can not exceed $252,890
  • Single family detached homes, townhomes, and condominiums
  • Property must be owner occupied

What are the income limits?

  • $68,300 for 1-2 person households
    $78,545 for 3 or more person households
  • City of Atlanta, Fulton County, APS Employees
    Receive 30% of the purchase price up to $50,000.
  • Current City of Atlanta Beltline Overlay Residents receive 30% of the purchase price up to $50,000.
  • Eligible homebuyers receive 20% of the purchase price up to $50,000.

How Do I Get Started?

  1. Attend ADA approved homebuyers seminar.
  2. Contact one of ADA’s participating lenders to get
    pre-qualified and secure 1st mortgage loan.
  3. Find a home within the city limits of Atlanta.
  4. Find a home near the BeltLine that is eligible for downpayment assistance.

Beltline Affordable Housing Trust Fund Program Flyer

Preferred Housing Education providers

Participating Attorneys List

Atlanta Fun Fact

Did you know, the nation's largest bioscience conference is coming to Atlanta in 2009?  This event (BIO) will introduce the Atlanta region as a biotech center to those unaware of its advantages.  Currently, Georgia ranks as the 8th largest bio center State (2004). (Source: Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce)


 

 


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