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The Downtown Development Revolving Loan Fund is a program from the Georgia Department of Community Affairs that funds capital projects in historic downtown areas to spur commercial redevelopment and revitalization.
Eligible applicants are cities, counties, and development authorities in Georgia seeking below-market rate financing for infrastructure improvements, building renovations, and other capital projects in core historic downtown districts and adjacent historic neighborhoods. The program is designed to stimulate private investment alongside public funding, helping communities restore and enhance their downtown commercial cores.
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Downtown Development Revolving Loan Fund (DDRLF) | Georgia Department of Community Affairs SCAM ALERT: Rental Assistance DCA does not charge any fees to apply for assistance. 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.
About the Downtown Development Revolving Loan Fund 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.
Eligible applicants under this program shall be municipalities with a population of 100,000 or less, counties with a population of 100,000 or less proposing projects in a core historic commercial area, and development authorities proposing projects in a core historic commercial area in municipalities or counties with a population of 100,000 or less.
The ultimate user of funds may be a private business or a public entity such as a city or development authority. Applicants must demonstrate that they have a viable downtown development project and clearly identify the proposed uses of the loan proceeds.
Once approved, funds may be used for such activities as: real estate acquisition, development, redevelopment, and new construction; rehabilitation of public and private infrastructure and facilities; purchase of equipment and other assets (on a limited basis). The maximum loan is $250,000 per project. Applications will be accepted throughout the year and as loan funds are available to the Department.
Downtown Development Revolving Loan Fund Flyer (PDF, 683. 11 KB) DDRLF: Documents & Downloads Considering Applying? Contact a Community Services Representative in Your Area Georgia Cities Foundation
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Local governments and development authorities in Georgia. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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Downtown Development Revolving Loan Fund (DD RLF) is sponsored by Georgia Department of Community Affairs. The DD RLF assists cities, counties, and development authorities in their efforts to revitalize and enhance downtown areas by providing below-market rate financing for capital projects in core historic downtown areas and adjacent historic neighborhoods. Funds can be used for real estate acquisition, development, redevelopment, new construction, and rehabilitation of public and private infrastructure and facilities.
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