HomeFirst Gwinnett
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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. Extended wait times of up to one week may occur if we are receiving a high volume of applications.
HomeFirst Gwinnett is only able to provide emergency shelter for people who meet the federal definition of homelessness 1 and 4 found in in 24 CFR 576.2.
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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 (approximately 30 minutes) 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. They also 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. Finally, you may visit them at their main office located at 446 W. Crogan St., Suite 275, Lawrenceville, GA. For additional information and to apply, please click the box below.
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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
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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.
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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 provide services in Buford in the future. Keep checking in for updates.
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.
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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