Special Purpose Home Repair Program (SPHRP)
Offered by Dekalb County Special Purpose Home Repair Program
1300 Commerce Drive, Decatur, 30030
(404) 313-4380 · more numbers below
A forgivable loan program that pays for urgent home repairs like roofing, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC for eligible senior or disabled homeowners in DeKalb County.
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Cost & format
No cost to homeowner if the loan is forgiven (home must remain primary residence for 5 years) · In person
Schedule
- Annual open application window, e.g. January 5 - February 27, 2026
Who this is for
Homeowner must be 62 or older, or legally disabled and 21 or older; the home must be their primary residence and held in clear title for at least the most recent 12 months; applicant cannot hold title to or have financed more than one residential property.
How to apply
Obtain a pre-application card from the DeKalb County website or participating county libraries, then submit a full application with required documents during the open application period.
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- Who they serve
- SeniorsFrom the description, not confirmed
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