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Total entries: 119   (Listed alphabetically by title)


0428-0067 | Construction Codes and Industrialized Buildings Meeting Minutes

Description:  Meeting minutes and related documents created by and for the State Advisory Committee on construction codes and the Industrialized Buildings Advisory Committee.

Retention:  Permanent


0428-0066 | Construction Codes and Industrialized Buildings Reference Files

Description:  Reference documents used in the administration of establishment and review of construction codes, and administration and enforcement of building standards for factory-built housing.

Retention:  Retain for useful life


0428-0062 | Debt Issuance Report

Description:  Reports submitted to DCA by local government entities upon issuance of financial obligations exceeding $1 million.

Retention:  5 years


0428-0044 | Downtown Development Administrative and Training Files

Description:  The Office of Downtown Development coordinates the Georgia Main Street and Better Hometown programs. These programs assist Georgia cities and neighborhoods in the development of their core commercial areas. These records document program administration and training.

Retention:  6 years from the end of the fiscal year in which documents are received or created


0428-0045 | Downtown Development Design Assistance Materials

Description:  The Office of Downtown Development coordinates the Georgia Main Street and Better Hometown programs. These programs assist Georgia cities and neighborhoods in the development of their core commercial areas. These records document proposed changes and actual property improvements in participating communities.

Retention:  Permanent


0428-0042 | Downtown Development Program Assessment Files

Description:  The Office of Downtown Development coordinates the Georgia Main Street and Better Hometown programs. These programs assist Georgia cities and neighborhoods in the development of their core commercial areas. These records document the program assessment process.

Retention:  7 years from the end of the fiscal year in which documents are received or created


0428-0043 | Downtown Development Research and Best Practices Files

Description:  The Office of Downtown Development coordinates the Georgia Main Street and Better Hometown programs. These programs assist Georgia cities and neighborhoods in the development of their core commercial areas. These records document the research and best practices process.

Retention:  10 years from the end of the fiscal year in which documents are received or created.


0428-0047A and 0428-0047B | Downtown Development Revolving Loan Fund

Description:  The purpose of the Downtown Development Revolving Loan Fund (DD RLF] is to assist cities, counties and development authorities in their efforts to revitalize and enhance downtown areas by providing below-market rate financing to fund capital projects in core historic downtown areas and adjacent historic neighborhoods where DD RLF will spur commercial redevelopment.

Retention:  (0428-0047A) Final Program Narrative Summary Report: Permanent; (0428-0047B) All other records: 5 years after submission of final project report, or payout of the grant.

Updated:  October 20, 2022


0428-0081 | Emergency Georgia Rental Assistance (GRA) Program Files

Description:  Emergency Georgia Rental Assistance Program to provide relief to individuals, families, and landlords whose finances have been negatively impacted since March 13, 2020, the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Record types include applications, copies of lease agreements, income verification documents, applicant tax documents, applicant ACH forms, property ownership documents, and applicant identification documents

Retention:  Final Program Narrative Summary Report: Permanent; All other records: 7 years after the period of performance.

Updated:  October 16, 2024


1997-0004 | Emergency Shelter Grants Program (ESGP) Files

Description:  Subsidies to organizations operating shelter facilities for the homeless.

Retention:  4 years

Legal Citation:  24 CFR 576.87


0428-0039A and 0428-0039B | Empowerment Zone and Renewal Community Program

Description:  Documents relating to the Empowerment Zone program.

Retention:  (0428-0039A) Final Program Narrative Summary Report: Permanent; (0428-0039B) All other records: 5 years after submission of final project report, or payout of the grant.

Legal Citation:  7 CFR 25.606

Updated:  October 20, 2022


1984-0036A | Existing Housing Program-Ineligible Applicant Files

Description:  Documents relating to ineligible applicants

Retention:  3 years


0428-0017 | FDIC Compliance Reports

Description: 

Retention:  2 years after end of affordability period


0428-0061 | Fiscal Notes Issued

Description:  Opinions written by DCA at the request of a state legislator. These opinions offer an analysis of the impact of proposed legislation.

Retention:  Permanent


0428-0072 | Georgia Commission for Service and Volunteerism (GCSV) Program Files

Description:  The GCSV administers grants from the Corporation for National and Community Service designed to support local volunteer efforts in the state. Grants administered include Learn & Serve America, AmeriCorps VISTA, Hands on Georgia, and the Georgia State Challenge Grant. Records consist of a grant package that includes a program application, compliance and monitoring reports, drawdowns, and correspondence

Retention:  Retain 7 years after submission of final expenditure report.

Legal Citation:  45 CFR 2541.420


0428-0033A, B, and C | Georgia Dream Single Family Development Program-Selected Applications

Description:  The Georgia Dream program was created to make homeownership possible for eligible low and moderate income Georgians by providing affordable financing options, down payment assistance, and homebuyer education. The record series consists of applications (funded and not funded), all general programmatic material including the program description, project loan application materials, project loan underwriting documents, project conditional commitments, and subsidy draw requests.

Description: (0428-0033A) Final Program Narrative Summary Report: Permanent; (0428-0033B): Applications Not Funded: 5 years from end of calendar year in which application was submitted; (0428-0033C): All other records: 5 years after end of calendar year of project completion date or 5 years from termination of affordability period.

Retention:  See description.

Updated:  October 25, 2023


1989-0069 | Georgia Energy Fund Program Files

Description:  Documents relating to providing Georgia Energy Fund loans or combination loan/grants to housing owners for energy conservation improvements

Retention:  9 years


0428-0011 | Georgia HAP Administrators QC Reviews

Description: 

Retention:  3 years after termination of HAP subcontract

Legal Citation:  CFR 24.85.42


0428-0046 | Georgia Initiative for Community Housing (GICH)

Description:  GICH offers communities a three year program of collaboration and technical assistance relating to housing and community development. The objective of GICH is to help communities create and launch a locally based plan to meet their housing needs.

Retention:  5 years from the end of the fiscal year in which the participant completes the 3 year program


1985-0044 | Georgia National Register Review Board Files

Description:  Documents relating to the legal establishment, organization, and operation of the Georgia National Register Review Board.

Retention:  Permanent


1997-0040 | Governor’s Emergency Fund Program Files

Description:  Disbursement of funds to local governments and other eligible recipients.

Retention:  10 years


0428-0041 | HCV Homeownership Program

Description:  Documents relating to the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) for Homeownership Program

Retention:  3 years from the end of the calendar year that client no longer participates in the program

Legal Citation:  24 CFR 982.158(e)


0428-0056 | Healthy Marriage Initiative

Description:  The Office of Special Housing Initiatives provides eligible applicants with funds to promote marriage as a viable option for low and moderate income Georgians through improved perceptions, attitudes, and skills for developing a healthy marriage. This schedule documents the records assocated with that funding.

Retention:  Retain for 6 years after the end of the calendar year in which the final expenditure report was submitted.


1978-0090 | Historic Preservation Contracts

Description:  Contracts between the historic preservation section and individuals or agencies to provide services.

Retention:  5 years after expiration of contract


1989-0043 | Historic Preservation Federal Tax Incentives Administrative Files (Tax Program Files)

Description:  Documents relating to the adminstration of the tax review program.

Retention:  Permanent


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