Cobb County evictions uptick

Hello I’m sharing resources because I received multiple calls about resources and eviction filings.

Please note to. Contact Cobb legal aid about any letters that you have received. 770-528-2565

Contact Cobb County magistrate court to see if you have eviction case 770-528-8900

Always respond to any letters that you have received.
Please note that if you have any maintenance issues please do not hold rent contact Cobb legal aid on how to proceed 7705282565

If you have not paid rent because you lost or job or was sick although the judge will empathize with you it will not delay your case. Communicate with your property manager about any concerns you may have. Cobb county does not have any apartments or housing that is based on your income. There are properties who state they are a tax credit property however they still charge. Rent for example a 2 bedroom may be $1400 a month instead of $1600 a month. Older apartments may have been flexible on rental applications guidelines and rental prices however they have the most maintenance issues and most aggressive eviction cases. These apartments are mostly in low performing school attendance zones.

Georgia House Bill 1017 will be in effect July 1st which will allow for property management companies to hire any law enforcement agencies to administer force set outs. ( evictions) writ of orders

All eviction cases must be heard before a writ of order can be administered.

Please have a plan of action in place to remain housed, if you do not share your residence with another adult or have a long term government subsidy it will be very difficult for you to remain housed if you make less than $40,000 a year. If you have a child or children you will need $76,000 a year to maintain housing. Do not rely on short term rental assistance.
Cobb county rental assistance and mortgage assistance programs

Cobb County rental assistance mortgage assistance and other resources

All of these agencies are open and taking applications Sweetwater mission is taking applications for rental assistance up to $3000 but you must prove Covid hardship
Contact call 7708190662 extension 16
, 17 27 and leave message or go pick up application Physical Address: 6130 Hotel Street, Austell, GA 30106

Gmen
Www.gmen.org helps with up to $5000
Gmen for rental assistance mortgage and utility
https://form.jotform.com/232794387388172

Cobb county eviction diversion program helps with up to $6000 but the applicants must apply and participate in a program 7704282601
you have to have an eviction case number and must have school age children in the home

Anchor of Hope https://www.anchoroh.org
Helps with up to $1000

StoneBridge church 7708784807

Must have matching funds helps either like the last $300 or $200

Zion Baptist
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=8hRC8lNilkqwERVa_YIsnV1cE1OPLVpNj3NDC1_y18xUQ0ZIWTlCQkVKRVEyUFVVOU9NVklGVzJVRiQlQCN0PWcu

Cobb Senior services

Cobb county senior services for residents over the age of 55
7705285355
with rental and utility assistance

Keeping you informed
Monica DeLancy monicadelancy@hotmail.com
www.wethriverenters.com