Alpharetta, Georgia – Fulton County is set to open another pathway into homeownership this month, this time by bringing lenders and real estate professionals into a focused virtual session designed to clarify how the county’s support programs work and where new partnerships can begin.
The Fulton County Department of Community Development will host a free informational Homeownership Workshop on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The event is part of the department’s Homeownership Program, known as HOP, and is aimed at lenders and realtors who want a clearer view of the county’s current approach to helping residents move closer to owning a home.
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Rather than serving as a broad public presentation, the workshop is built around practical guidance for housing professionals. County officials plan to share updates on funding available through Fulton County for down payment assistance, a piece of information that could prove especially useful for professionals working with buyers who need added financial support to complete a purchase.
The session will also cover updates to Fulton County HOP policies and guidelines, giving participants a more current understanding of the framework shaping the program.
Another central part of the workshop will focus on future collaboration. The county will provide information on how organizations can become Fulton County HOP lender partners, an invitation that signals the department is not only maintaining the program but also looking to strengthen the network around it.
In that sense, the April 22 workshop does more than outline rules or funding streams. It creates a direct point of contact between the county and the professionals who often help guide buyers through one of the most important financial steps of their lives. When local programs and private-sector professionals are aligned, the path to homeownership can become more understandable and, in some cases, more reachable.
The virtual format may also make participation easier for busy professionals who want the information without the added burden of travel. Advance registration is required for the session, and interested participants can sign up here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/iFvc_xGLRLqz6lgTBtPNtQ
With down payment assistance, policy updates and partnership details all on the agenda, the workshop appears designed to answer both immediate questions and longer-term ones. For lenders and realtors working in Fulton County, it offers a timely look at how the county wants to support homeownership now and how it hopes to expand that effort going forward.
