Workshops

Informing and Empowering the Community Through Our Workshops

Whether you rent or own your home, find useful information through our workshops and webinars.

The Atlanta BeltLine Partnership works with experts in our community to conduct workshops designed to help lower-income and legacy residents of Westside and Southside Atlanta BeltLine neighborhoods understand the tools and resources available to them to remain in their homes.

Special thanks to generous funding from Delta Air Lines, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo.

Strategic partners include: Atlanta Community TooBank, Atlanta Habitat for Humanity, Atlanta Land Trust, Atlanta Legal Aid, Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation, the City of Atlanta, Grove Park Foundation, and House Proud.

 

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Lower My Taxes: Filing for Homestead Exemption

Watch this short video of the Atlanta Beltline Partnership, Atlanta Legal Aid and Grove Park Foundation explain how to save on your 2023 property taxes by applying for homestead exemptions on owner-occupied homes.

Resources

Resources for Our Community

Use the resources below to help you with your housing needs. We will add more resources as they become available.

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Lower My Taxes: 2023 Homestead Exemption Workshop

Lower My Taxes: 2023 Homestead Exemption Filing | Filing for the homestead exemption is an easy way to reduce the amount of taxes owed on owner-occupied homes. Special exemptions also are available for aging individuals and people with disabilities. Learn how to take advantage of the property tax reductions available to you.

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Preparing for Fulton County Board of Equalization Hearing

In November 2022, the Atlanta BeltLine Partnership and Atlanta Legal partnered to produce this short video that explains how to prepare for and what to expect at a Fulton County Board of Equalization hearing.

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First Time Self Employed Home Buyer Workshop

On November 9, 2022, The Atlanta Beltline Partnership and PNC Bank partnered for a free, virtual workshop to help first-time homebuyers who are self-employed learn about the process. Representatives from PNC Bank helped participants to:

  • Determine if now is the right time to buy
  • Understand the purchase process
  • Understand your credit
  • Estimate your income and how it impacts loan approval

The 2022 Home Empowerment workshop series is supported by Delta, Wells Fargo, PNC Bank, HARRY NORMAN REALTORS® – The Intown Office, and Annie E. Casey Foundation.

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2022 Property Tax Appeal Info Session

The Atlanta BeltLine Partnership, Atlanta Legal Aid, and Grove Park Foundation are partnering to help guide property owners in BeltLine neighborhoods through the appeal process. This is a recording of the virtual information held for Fulton County property owners about the 2022 assessment statements and their options for appeal.

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First Time Home Buyer Workshop 2022

This is a recording of an informational workshop for first-time homebuyers presented by the Atlanta BeltLine Partnership and PNC Bank on May 18, 2022. Thanks to Pittsburgh Yards for helping us host the in-person meeting for participants.

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Lower My Taxes: 2022 Homestead Exemption Filing

Filing for the homestead exemption is an easy way to reduce the amount of taxes owed on owner-occupied homes. Special exemptions also are available for aging individuals and people with disabilities. Learn how to take advantage of the property tax reductions available to you.

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Protecting Your Home: Preventing Home Scams

This is a recording of a virtual information session on understanding common home scams to protect your home conducted by the Atlanta BeltLine Partnership and Atlanta Legal Aid.

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2021 Property Tax Assessment Info Workshop

This is a recording of the virtual information held for Fulton County property owners about the 2021 assessment statements they recently received and their options for appeal.

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Fix That! Workshop: Ask an Arborist with Trees Atlanta

This is a recording of our third Fix That! home empowerment workshop of 2021.

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Fix That! Workshop Outdoor Preventive Maintenance

This is a recording of our second Fix That! home empowerment workshop of 2021: Outdoor Preventive Maintenance with PRC Services.

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Fix That! Workshop Home Hacks

Welcome to Home Hacks with Atlanta Community ToolBank. Topics include: don’t let the screw get the better of you; hanging a picture can be effortless; WD-40 does that; and more! The Atlanta BeltLine Partnership, Atlanta Community ToolBank, Atlanta Land Trust, and House Proud are partnering to bring you the Fix That! Home Repair Series, an 4-part series of free online workshops focused on helping you make simple repairs in your home, save money on repairs, and making you safer and more secure in your home.

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Evictions Protection Workshop

This is a recording of a virtual evictions protection workshop conducted by the Atlanta BeltLine Partnership and the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation on March 10, 2021. Our 2021 Home Empowerment Workshops are made possible by generous support from Wells Fargo, Bank of America, and the Annie E. Casey Foundation.

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Lower My Taxes: Filing for Your Homestead Exemption

This is a recording of the home empowerment workshop Lower My Taxes: Filing for the Homestead Exemption put on by the Atlanta BeltLine Partnership, Atlanta Legal Aid, and Grove Park Foundation on February 24, 2021. Thanks to Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and the Annie E. Casey Foundation for their support of our 2021 home empowerment workshops.

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Property Tax Assistance for Legacy Homeowners

With mounting concerns that revitalization could drive up home appraisals, property appreciation, and higher property taxes, the Legacy Resident Retention Program is a resource for current homeowners to cover the cost of increases in property taxes to prevent displacement. It operates as a grant and does not require participants to pay back any funds received.

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Fix That! Home Repair Workshops: Winterizing Your Home

This is a recording is eight of our eight Fix That! Home Repair workshops. The workshop was a collaboration between the Atlanta BeltLine Partnership, Atlanta Toolbank, Atlanta Land Trust, HouseProud Atlanta, and Southface Institute. Thanks very much to Wells Fargo and Bank of America for their generous support of our 2020 home empowerment workshops.

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Fix That! Home Repair Workshops: HVAC System Basics

This is a recording of the seventh of our eight Fix That! Home Repair workshops. The workshop was a collaboration between the Atlanta BeltLine Partnership, Atlanta Toolbank, Atlanta Land Trust, HouseProud Atlanta, and KMC Heating & Cooling. Thanks very much to Wells Fargo and Bank of America for their generous support of our 2020 home empowerment workshops.

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Fix That! Home Repair Workshops: Preventive Home Safety

This is a recording of the sixth of our eight Fix That! Home Repair workshops. The workshop was a collaboration between the Atlanta BeltLine Partnership, Atlanta Toolbank, Atlanta Land Trust, HouseProud Atlanta, and Kidde Home Safety. Thanks very much to Wells Fargo and Bank of America for their generous support of our 2020 home empowerment workshops.

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Fix That! Home Repair Workshops: Electrical Safety

This is a recording of the fifth of our eight Fix That! Home Repair workshops. The workshop was a collaboration between the Atlanta BeltLine Partnership, Atlanta Toolbank, Atlanta Land Trust, HouseProud Atlanta, HOTS Electrical, and Choate Construction. Thanks very much to Wells Fargo and Bank of America for their generous support of our 2020 home empowerment workshops.

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Fix That! Home Repair workshops: Water Safety & Conservation

This is a recording of the fourth of our eight Fix That! Home Repair workshops: Water Safety & Conservation. The workshop was a collaboration between the Atlanta BeltLine Partnership, Atlanta Toolbank, Atlanta Land Trust, HouseProud Atlanta, and West Atlanta Watershed Alliance. Thanks very much to Wells Fargo and Bank of America for their generous support of our 2020 home empowerment workshops.

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Eviction Protections During COVID-19

This is a recording of our recent free home empowerment workshop on Eviction Protections During COVID-19. The workshop was a collaboration between the Atlanta BeltLine Partnership, the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation, and the City of Atlanta. Thanks very much to City of Atlanta Chief Housing Officer Terri Lee for joining us and thanks to Wells Fargo and Bank of America for their generous support of our 2020 home empowerment workshops.

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Fix That! Home Repair Workshops: Plumbing Basics

This is a recording of the third of our eight Fix That! Home Repair workshops: Plumbing Basics. The workshop was a collaboration between the Atlanta BeltLine Partnership, Atlanta Toolbank, Atlanta Land Trust, HouseProud Atlanta, and Head’s Plumbing. Thanks very much to Wells Fargo and Bank of America for their generous support of our 2020 home empowerment workshops.

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Fix That! Home Repair Series: Basics of Drywall Repair

This is a recording of the second of our eight Fix That! Home Repair workshops: Basics of Drywall Repair. The workshop was a collaboration between the Atlanta BeltLine Partnership, Atlanta Toolbank, Atlanta Land Trust, and HouseProud Atlanta. Thanks very much to Wells Fargo and Bank of America for their generous support of our 2020 home empowerment workshops.

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Fix That! Basic Tools Workshop

This is a recording of the first of eight Fix That! Home Repair workshops: Starting a Toolbox and Tool Use Basics. The workshop was a collaboration between the Atlanta BeltLine Partnership, Atlanta Toolbank, Atlanta Land Trust, and HouseProud Atlanta. Thanks very much to Wells Fargo and Bank of America for their generous support of our 2020 home empowerment workshops

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Understanding & Appealing Fulton County Property Tax Assessment Workshop

This is a video recording of a free virtual home empowerment workshop held on Monday, June 29, 2020 designed to help people understand their 2020 Fulton County property tax assessments and the options available to them should they decide they want to appeal that assessment. Thanks very much to Atlanta Legal Aid Society, Inc. and Grove Park Foundation for their partnership in conducting the workshop. Thanks also to Wells Fargo, Bank of America and the Annie E. Casey Foundation for their sponsorship of the Atlanta BeltLine Partnership’s 2020 home empowerment workshops.

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Building Social Equity Into the BeltLine from AB67 Member

Stephen Spicher, Atlanta BeltLine Partnership’s AB67 young leader, wrote a blog about his experience as an AB67 member that was posted to the Ray C. Anderson Center for Sustainable Business’s website and wanted to share his thoughts on empowering existing homeowners along the BeltLine with tools, knowledge, and assistance.

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Housing Protections During COVID-19

This is a recording of the full Housing Protections During COVID-19 virtual home empowerment workshop held on Wednesday, May 6. Thanks to the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation, Atlanta Legal Aid and the City of Atlanta for their participation in this workshop. The 2020 Home Empowerment Workshop Series is presented by Wells Fargo and Bank of America. Home Empowerment workshops are an initiative of the Atlanta BeltLine Partnership.

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How to Buy a Home Virtual Workshop

This is a recording of the full How to Buy a Home virtual home empowerment workshop held on Saturday, April 18 featuring presentations from SUMMECH and the Atlanta Land Trust. Our 2020 Home Empowerment Workshop Series is presented by Wells Fargo and Bank of America. Home Empowerment workshops are an initiative of the Atlanta BeltLine Partnership.

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Workforce Empowerment Resource Guide

Thanks to generous funding from the IHG Foundation and developed in partnership with the Metro Atlanta eXchange (MAX), this guide was created to make individuals aware of the resources available to help them gain the skills and training needed to guide them through the workforce pipeline. The guide provides a list of organizations and programs, including contact information and details on how to qualify for and obtain assistance.

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Renters Right Workshop Video

Watch highlights of our first Home Empowerment Workshop of 2020: Your Rights as a Renter. The workshop was held January 27, 2020 at The Ke’Nekt in Atlanta’s Westview neighborhood. The workshop was facilitated by attorneys from the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation. Thanks to Bank of America and Wells Fargo for their sponsorship of our 2020 Home Empowerment Workshops.

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Tax Exemptions Trifold Brochure 2019

This guide offers homeowners instructions on how to file their tax assessments.

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Homeowner Resources Guide

We have updated our Connecting Residents to Resources guide for 2020. This document highlights available programs and resources to help ensure optimal housing options for current homeowners, renters, and those interested in living in BeltLine neighborhoods.

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Homeowner Empowerment Workshop Video

Watch first homeowner empowerment workshop of 2017. The workshop was led by consultant Tia McCoy and several others made informative presentations. Thanks to Citizens Trust Bank for their generous sponsorship of the 2017 homeowner empowerment workshops.

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Providers

Connecting Residents to Home Empowerment Providers

Our Connecting Residents to Resources guide highlights available programs and resources to help ensure optimal housing options for current homeowners, renters, and those interested in living in BeltLine neighborhoods.

Development of this resource guide was generously funded by Wells Fargo and Bank of America. Special thanks to Tia McCoy of Atlanta Habitat for Humanity for her help in researching and creating this guide.


Home Empowerment Providers

The guide provides a list of organizations and programs that can help, including contact information and details on how to qualify for and obtain assistance.

This guide replaces the first version of Connecting Residents to Resources published in 2016.

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1st Choice Credit Union
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1st Choice Credit Union is a not-for-profit financial cooperative. 1st Choice Credit Union is a HUD approved intermediary Home Counseling Agency committed to increasing homeownership, creating affordable housing opportunities for… Credit & Financial Counseling, Education & CounselingAtlanta Metro
995HOPE
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995Hope is available to help you avoid foreclosure and stay current on your mortgage payments.Education & Counseling, Mortgage Foreclosure Prevention CounselingNationwide
Atlanta Legal Aid Society
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The Atlanta Legal Aid Society operates the Home Defense Program (HDP) which provides advice, referrals, and legal representation to homeowners who are facing the loss of their homes, have been… Education & Counseling, Mortgage Foreclosure Prevention CounselingAtlanta Metro
Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation, Inc
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Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation (AVLF) is a nonprofit that believes no one standing up for their rights should have to do it alone. The Eviction Defense Program provides low-income and… Education & Counseling, Rental & Landlord Dispute CounselingClayton, Fulton
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Atlanta
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This agency provides help and creates hope for those in need through professional services that eliminate barriers to self-sufficiency, stabilize families, and transform lives. Catholic Charities Atlanta Famiy Stabilization Services… Credit & Financial Counseling, Education & CounselingAtlanta Metro
Center for Pan Asian Community Services, Inc
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This private nonprofit agency promotes self-sufficiency and equity for immigrants, refugees, and the underpriveleged through ceomprehensive health and social services, capacity building, and advocacy. CPACS's Housing counseling Department provides housing… Credit & Financial Counseling, Education & CounselingAtlanta Metro
Clearpoint
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Clearpoint is a division of Money Management International (MMI), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Clearpoint helps consumers identify the causes of their individual financial concerns and make a plan to address… Credit & Financial Counseling, Education & CounselingNationwide
Fulton Atlanta Community Action Authority
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This agency mobilizes resources through a network of programs and services, educates the community at-large to the needs, interests and aspirations of low-income people and provides affordable, safe, decent housing… Credit & Financial Counseling, Education & CounselingFulton
Georgia Department of Labor
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This agency works with publice and private partners to build a world class workforce system that contributes to Georgia's economic prosperity. In addition to Job Rediness and Career Preparation, this… Credit & Financial Counseling, Education & CounselingGeorgia
Georgia Legal Aid
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GeorgiaLegalAid.org’s mission is to help low-income people navigate the complexities of the court system at the most vulnerable times in their lives through self-help resources when they don’t have access… Education & Counseling, Rental & Landlord Dispute CounselingGeorgia
Georgia Legal Services Program
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Georgia Legal Services Program is a 501(c)3 nonprofit law firm. We provide free, civil legal services to low-income or senior-aged Georgians outside of Atlanta.Education & Counseling, Rental & Landlord Dispute CounselingOutside of Atlanta Metro
GreenPath
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This organization empowers people to lead financially healthy lives. A national nonprofit focused on finanical wellness for everyone.Credit & Financial Counseling, Education & CounselingNationwide
Help the People Programs, Inc
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This organization serves needy families. Housing counseling is available that offers foreclosure assistance, housing counseling, credit counseling and first time home buyer workshops.Education & Counseling, Homeowner/Homebuyer EducationButts, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Paulding, Rockdale
Homeownership Preservation Foundation
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The Homeownership Preservation Foundation (HPF) has been a trusted, neutral source for information and assistance to millions of homeowners. They have helped millions families save their homes from foreclosure… Education & Counseling, Homeowner/Homebuyer EducationNationwide
Latin American Association
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Latin Merican Association provides comprehensive transitonal services for Latinos as they strive for self-sufficiency and an enhanced quality of life. They service the needs of immigrants from Latin America in… Education & Counseling, Rental & Landlord Dispute CounselingAtlanta Metro
Metro Fair Housing Services
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Metro Fair Housing is a HUD approved counseling agency who addresses issues of housing discrimination, Education and Outreach, Fair Housing Investigation, Landlord-Tenant Counseling, Predatory Lending Awareness Programs, Mortgage Counseling and… Education & Counseling, Homeowner/Homebuyer EducationDeKalb, Fulton
Money Management International
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Money Management International (MMI) proudly provides nonprofit financial education and counseling to consumers struggling with debt, budgeting, housing, and student loan concerns. MMI’s services are available across the country over… Credit & Financial Counseling, Education & CounselingNationwide
Morningstar Urban Development Corporation Inc.
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Morningstar Urban Development Inc., (MUDI) Mission is to empower Individuals and families by providing education, counseling, and partnerships to gain access to affordable housing, credit and community services that promote… Credit & Financial Counseling, Education & CounselingAtlanta Metro
National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC)
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National Foundation for Credit Counseling® (NFCC®) helps millions of people lead a more financially fit life. As the largest and longest-serving nonprofit financial counseling organization in the U.S., our mission… Credit & Financial Counseling, Education & CounselingNationwide
Operation Hope – GA
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Operation HOPE is a for-purpose organization working to disrupt poverty and empower inclusion for low and moderate-income youth and adults. Their focus is financial dignity and inclusion. They equip young people… Credit & Financial Counseling, Education & CounselingAtlanta Metro
Resources for Residents and Communities
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RRC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the community through programs designed to enrich the lives of metro Atlanta residents. Originally the Reynoldstown Revitalization Corporation, RRC was founded in… Credit & Financial Counseling, Education & CounselingAtlanta Metro
SUMMECH Community Development Corporation, Inc
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SUMMECH offers workshops and counseling for homeowners and homebuyers. Homeowner Education Programs are designed to assist clients with strategies for maximizing the benefits of homeownership. Topics include managing your finances;… Credit & Financial Counseling, Education & CounselingAtlanta Metro
The Homeowners Employment Corporation
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The Homeowners Employment Corporation is a housing counseling and career services firm designed to assist homeowners in Atlanta, Georgia, in finding and maintaining employment and home retention.Credit & Financial Counseling, Education & CounselingAtlanta Metro
Urban League of Greater Atlanta, Inc
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The Urban League of Greater Atlanta is part of a broader, National Urban League network of 98 historic civil rights organizations throughout the United States—all dedicated to fostering economic empowerment… Credit & Financial Counseling, Education & CounselingAtlanta Metro