HomeFirst Gwinnett

Homeless?

Are you sleeping in your car or on the street? Or maybe in an abandoned house or other place not meant for habitation? Were you kicked out of your home and have nowhere to go? Complete an intake form and we will help you find available emergecny shelter resources right here in Gwinnett County. Please understand, we will do our best to help you, but resources in Gwinnett County are limited. We are still working to have enough resources to help everybody, but completing an application does not guarantee assistance. Click on the box below to go to the application and someone should email you or call you within 48 business hours. If you are currently in a hotel/motel/ extended stay, you may apply here, but due to the limited resources in Gwinnett County, it is unlikely we will be able to assist you.
Apply here

Facing eviction or Utility Shut Off?

Were you financially impacted by COVID-19 and as a result are now behind on your rent, utilities, or internet? You may be eligible for help through Project RESET 2.0 This is for people who are renting and have a lease, not for homeowners or people who are living in extended stay hotels. You can apply for assistance online. You may also call the offices, but be prepared for extended hold times due to the number of calls they receive. In addition, they have an outreach team that goes to various locations, such as libraries, throughout the week. Call to find out where they will be next. Finally, they have staff at the Gwinnett County Courthouse located just outside of the eviction court rooms. Please call for updated information about when they will have staff at the courthouse. For additional information and to apply, please click the box below.
Apply here

Finding Affordable Housing

HomeFirst Gwinnett is not a housing search and placement program. We are not able to directly connect people with affordable housing. For those households that are not homeless, but need to find mor affordable housing, it is hard to know where to turn. The truth of the matter is hard to face. According to the 2021 Gwinnett County Housing Study conducted by KB Advisory Group, only 2% of households that earn less than $50,000 in Gwinnett County can find affordable housing and less than half of the households that earn between $50,000-$100,000 annually can find affordable housing. In addition, HFG recieves multiple reports that landlords are refusing to rent to household if they use any type of housing voucher or assistance. There are a few resources that provide affordable housing, but they are often full and have a long waitlist. To find out more about those resources, click below. Lawrenceville Housing Authority Norcross Housing Authority Georgia Housing Choice Vouchers The Gwinnett OneStop 4 Help says that if you are "facing hunger, health, housing, and other issues...we can help." Click to complete their "Assistance Request Form." If you want to share your thoughts, or if you have questions about why there is such a limited supply of affordable housing in Gwinnett County, you may wish to reach out to your local representatives. Find out who they are using the links below. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners State and Federal Representatives

Additional Services

MAIL HomeFirst Gwinnett now offers mailroom services to Gwinnett County residents who do not have a fixed residence but still need to recieve mail. Please contact us to see if you are eligible for this service. LAUNDRY HomeFirst Gwinnett has developed a relationship with The Nett Church to provide limited free laundry services each week. Talk to your Housing Navigator to see if you are eligible for this service.

Face to Face

NORCROSS HomeFirst Gwinnett now offers in person services at our Norcross location during our normal business hours. Appointments are encouraged, so please call or email when possible. BUFORD HomeFirst Gwinnett will soon be providing in person assistance in Buford on Monday mornings. Exact times and location will be posted sometime in April 2022. LAWRENCEVILLE HomeFirst Gwinnett is working hard to set up a satellite location in Lawrenceville to provide in person assistance! More informatoin will be posted as it becomes available.

Other Resources

HomeFirst Gwinnett connects with many community partners who offer a wide variety of services. Check out the links below to open the door to additional resources. United Way of Greater Atlanta 211 Gwinnett County Health & Human Services Gwinnett Cares Food Pantries Warming Stations and OneStops
Address
5320 Jimmy Carter Blvd Norcross, GA 30093Same building as Nett Church
Contact Us
Norcross Assessment Center:770-847-6765
Project RESET 2.0 (Located in Lawrenceville)770-822-7501
Our Hours
Monday - Friday8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Online application available 24/7