In 2014, Westside Future Fund (WFF) set out with a vision to transform and restore Atlanta’s historic Westside into a community that Dr. King would be proud to call home.
Central to that vision is housing and the opportunity for residents with deep roots in the community to stay and thrive. That’s why one of WFF’s core impact areas is creating and preserving mixed-income neighborhoods where families of all income levels can build futures rooted in opportunity, stability, and belonging.
At the heart of this work is Home on the Westside — WFF’s signature initiative designed to ensure that those who have long called the Westside home can continue to do so, even as the neighborhood evolves.
Why Homeownership Matters
Homeownership is a powerful tool for generational stability, wealth building, and community resilience. This National Homeownership Month, we’re proud to spotlight the real and lasting impact Home on the Westside is having in our community.
Guided by the Westside Land Use Framework Plan, Home on the Westside offers deeply affordable rental and homeownership opportunities to residents with “live, work, and learn” connections to the Westside. The initiative also supports longtime homeowners through the Anti-Displacement Tax Fund, which covers increases in property taxes due to rising assessments — helping ensure that legacy families are not priced out of the neighborhoods they’ve helped shape.
We’re not just building homes — we’re building pathways. Through Home on the Westside, residents have access to:
- Affordable rental and homeownership opportunities for individuals and families connected to the community
- Anti-Displacement Tax Fund (ADTF) assistance for longtime homeowners
- Wraparound support services, including financial counseling and down-payment assistance, to make homeownership more accessible
Our Impact To-Date
- 55 single-family homeowners supported through Westside Future Fund
- Four homes available now, with an additional 55 homes in progress across construction, permitting, and design phases.
- $1.445 million in down-payment assistance distributed to date
- 117 residents served through the Anti-Displacement Tax Fund in 2024
- $172,137 in property taxes paid on behalf of legacy homeowners in 2024
Honoring the Past. Investing in the Future.
Westside Future Fund’s commitment to homeownership is rooted in a simple but powerful belief: that revitalization should uplift, not uproot. By helping historic Westside residents stay in place — and thrive in place — Home on the Westside is preserving history, hope, and the heart of a community.