On Atlanta’s historic Westside, home has always meant more than an address.
It means grandparents down the street. Church on Sunday. Kids walking to school with friends they’ve known since kindergarten. Neighbors who check in.
As the Westside grows and new development reshapes the skyline, housing costs have risen — and many longtime residents are facing a difficult question: Can I afford to stay in the community that shaped me?
Home on the Westside (HOTW) was created to answer that question with clarity and commitment. HOTW, Westside Future Fund’s signature housing program, is designed to support residents at every stage of their housing journey.
It exists to ensure that the people who live, work, and learn in the historic Westside have the opportunity to remain here — in high-quality homes, at affordable prices, with long-term stability. The goal is simple: to restore the historic Westside without displacing the people, vibrancy, and cultural richness that make the community feel like home.
Who Is Home on the Westside For?
Home on the Westside is for people who have a connection to the historic Westside, defined as those with live, work, or learn connections to the community. Whether you currently live in or have family connections to a historic Westside neighborhood, work in the area or have a formal job offer, or are a student, faculty, staff or alumni from a Washington Cluster or Atlanta University Center school, we’re here to help you find your home.
The program is designed for renters seeking stability, families preparing for homeownership, and longtime homeowners navigating rising property taxes — wherever you are in your journey, there is a pathway forward.
What Does Home on the Westside Offer?
Affordable Rental Homes — Built for Stability
Home on the Westside rental homes are not simply “lower cost.” They are high-quality, deeply affordable homes designed for long-term stability. In many neighborhoods, residents are often forced to choose between affordability and quality — aging housing stock with deferred maintenance, or newer units priced out of reach.
Home on the Westside closes that gap.
With a Home on the Westside rental, residents gain:
- Modern, high-quality housing
- Professionally managed properties
- Long-term affordability protections
- Rent stability not tied to market speculation or short-term incentives
This stability means families can plan, save, and grow.
Single-Family Homes for Purchase
For residents ready to own, Home on the Westside offers opportunities to purchase high-quality single-family homes in the community.
These homes provide:
- A chance to build generational wealth
- A stake in the neighborhood’s future
- Long-term affordability commitments that preserve community access
Homeownership strengthens not just individual families, but the neighborhood as a whole.
Financial Support and A Pathway from Renting to Owning
For many families, homeownership feels out of reach — but it doesn’t have to be.
Through financial education, coaching, and down payment assistance, Home on the Westside creates a pathway for renters to prepare for and transition into ownership when they are ready.
Housing is not just about where you live today — it’s about what becomes possible tomorrow.
Support for Longtime Homeowners
As property values increase, so can property taxes.
For longtime homeowners — especially seniors and legacy residents — rising taxes can threaten housing stability even when the mortgage is paid off.
Home on the Westside offers property tax relief support and guidance to help longtime homeowners remain in the homes they’ve worked hard to keep.
Why Home on the Westside?
Stable housing is foundational to everything else. It positively impacts:
- Health and Wellness: reducing stress and housing insecurity
- Cradle-to-Career Education: allowing children to stay in the schools they know and love
- Safety and Security: strengthening community ties and neighborhood continuity
- Economic Mobility: enabling savings, workforce stability, and generational wealth-building
When families can remain rooted, communities thrive.
Home on the Westside is about preserving not just buildings — but relationships, history, and legacy. It reflects a belief that growth should strengthen a community, not displace it.
Home on the Westside is about keeping the Westside a place where people who built the community can continue to live, grow, and thrive.
How to Learn More
Housing opportunities through Home on the Westside become available on an ongoing basis.
If you’re interested, we encourage you to learn more, and see our newest housing opportunities by visiting yourhotw.com where you can submit an interest form to stay informed and connect with our team.
Whether you’re seeking your next rental, preparing for homeownership, or looking for support to remain in your longtime home — we’re here to help you stay rooted on the Westside.