Invest Atlanta

Business Assistance for Entrepreneurs, Startups and Small BusinessesService

Help for people starting or growing a business in Atlanta. You can book one-on-one office hours, join info sessions on funding, and get a newsletter of business resources.

Business Bonds, Loans, Grants & IncentivesProgram

A set of financing tools for businesses and nonprofits, including bonds and a grant fund decided case by case. You ask about them through a form on the page.

Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) ProgramProgram

Financing for commercial building owners to make energy and water saving upgrades, like windows, roofs, solar panels and HVAC. Owners bring their own private financing.

Downpayment AssistanceService

Five programs (ATL HomeNOW, ATL Home Renovation Advantage, Beltline Mortgage Assistance, Perry Bolton Mortgage Assistance and Vine City Renaissance Initiative) give $10,000 to $30,000 toward buying a home in Atlanta.

Heirs Property Prevention and Resolution InitiativeProgram

Help for families to prevent or resolve heirs property problems with Atlanta homes; see the program page for details.

Homebuyer education and counselingProgram

An eight-hour homebuyer education course taught by approved partner organizations; the certificate is required for down payment programs.

Opportunity Zone State Tax CreditsProgram

Tax credits for businesses that create jobs in certain Atlanta Opportunity Zones. The credit can be up to $3,500 per job.

Owner Occupied RehabService

Forgivable 0% loans for home repairs: up to $30,000 through Atlanta Heritage (currently closed to new applicants) and up to $60,000 in Vine City, English Avenue and part of Castleberry Hill through Westside Heritage (accepting applications).