While The Ark continues to assist households who have experienced a recent and unexpected loss of income, we no longer have Eviction Prevention Funds available (as of 3/21/2024). 

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If you are a family who has received an eviction filing, please visit https://www.familypromiseathens.org/needhelp or call Family Promise at 706-425-1881.

READ BELOW for Family Promise EPP requirements:

Rent and eviction assistance

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If you currently already have an eviction notice from the court, and meet the eligibility criteria below, please fill out the online application link.

Eligibility: 

• Must be an Athens-Clarke County Resident

• Must not make above 65% of Athens-Clarke County AMI

• If assisted, must drop any counterclaims against your landlord 

• Must have been financially impacted by Covid-19

Once you are conditionally approved and contacted by us, the following documents will be required: 

• Proof of Identification

• Lease in your name

• Two months of Income  

  • Paystubs  

  • SSI/SSDI award letter 

  • Worker’s comp 

  • Court ordered child support letter 

  • Proof of TANF 

• Ledger from landlord/Court paper   

• Landlord’s proof ownership/authorization for property management company, etc.  

• Tax ID#, W-9 Form, EIN, for business, SSN for individual

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