Baldwin County receives 2024 CHIP grant worth $500K
According to a Baldwin County news release, the funds will be used to rehabilitate six homes on the south side of the country, with construction set to start on the first house in winter 2025.
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Baldwin County has received a $500,000 Community Home Investment Program (CHIP) grant from Georgia’s Department of Community Affairs.
According to a Baldwin County news release, the funds will be used to rehabilitate six homes on the south side of the country, with construction set to start on the first house in winter 2025.
Baldwin County is the only county in the state to receive an owner-occupied $500,000 grant, according to the county.
Construction on the first Habitat for Humanity home is set to begin in June.
“Baldwin County was one of only two 2022 CHIP grant recipients to be awarded another CHIP grant in 2024,” the release stated.
County manager Carlos Tobar says the county wants to recognize and thank those who serve on the the Baldwin County Georgia Initiative for Community Housing Team.
“These community members have faithfully attended monthly meetings since the county was accepted into this program in 2022 and we are grateful for their dedication,” he said. “Finally we want to thank Senator Rick Williams and Representatives Mack Jackson and Ken Vance for their letters of support.” Tobas also thanked ServPro for its “incredible work” to complete the first three houses from the 2022 CHIP grant.
The county says that in addition to the county’s investment in owner-occupied homes, private investors have spent millions of dollars to revitalize homes and neighborhoods.
“More public investment is coming, which should lead to further investment and revitalization for Baldwin County,” the release concluded.
