Fulton County Community Development

The Department of Community Development works to enhance the quality of life for Fulton County residents by working with community partners and investing in people and neighborhoods.

One of our flagship initiatives is the Community Services Program. This program is funded by the Board of Commissioners annually at $5.3 million. Through this program, Fulton County supports approximately 150 nonprofit agencies each year, extending vital services and resources throughout our communities. These partnerships have a powerful impact as we work together to deliver essential services to Fulton County constituents.

Each year, Fulton County provides grants through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program to local municipalities, totaling approximately $900,000 annually. These funds support critical community improvements, including:

• Infrastructure upgrades such as roads, sidewalks, and pipe/sewer line replacements
• Public facility enhancements
• Local park improvements

These investments help communities maintain safe, accessible, and high-quality public spaces for Fulton County residents.

Other Programs and Services

Affordable Housing & Homeless Services: Expanding access to safe, stable housing and providing pathways to self-sufficiency. Our housing and homelessness initiatives include rental assistance, home repair services, and homebuyer assistance. We also help to connect people experiencing homelessness to housing and supportive services.

Youth Services: We invest in youth development by providing leadership, mentorship, academic support, and skills training. This is accomplished through programs such as Connected Youth Leadership, Youth Commission, and My Brother’s Keeper mentoring program.

Together, our team strives to build a stronger, more connected Fulton County—where every resident has the opportunity to thrive.