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    Housing

    DAHLONEGA HOUSING AUTHORITY
    Contact:
    Jewell Hood, Director
    Telephone:
    706-864-3758
    Fax:
    706-867-6108
    Email:
    Address:
    90 Thompson Circle
    Dahlonega, Georgia 30533
    Hours:
    Monday-Friday
    9:00 AM - 2:00 PM (Must call for an appointment)
    Services:
    Provide adequate and affordable housing. All applicants must complete a pre-application process to qualify for the waiting list. Usually, the Housing Authority has a waiting time of several months. Applicants must provide the following information as part of the application process: social security card, birth certificate, income verification, personal references, and submit to a criminal background check.

    HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
    Contact:
    Rut Schaffer, President
    Telephone:
    706-864-7584
    Email:
    Address:
    P.O. Box 1002
    Dahlonega, Georgia 30533
    Services:
    Habitat for Humanity works in partnership with people who need help in meeting basic housing needs from repairs and renovations to complete new houses. They work in conjunction with individuals who need assistance. To apply you must live in Lumpkin County in sub-standard housing. You must be unable to pay for repairs or a new house with your own savings and resources or be unable to qualify for a conventional loan. Other financial guidelines may apply. For more specific information and/or an application, please call or write.
    Volunteer Opportunities:

    Habitat for Humanity needs volunteers to help build and repair houses. Financial donations are also accepted.