Albany, GA · Dougherty County
GICH Point Application
Developers use this application to request a Georgia Initiative for Community Housing point for a proposed development in Albany or Dougherty County.
What this form is
This application lets a developer request a Georgia Initiative for Community Housing point for a proposed development in Albany or Dougherty County. It asks for developer and contact details, development history, proposed property and unit information, and reasons for awarding the point. Applicants can attach maps or other supporting documents and must provide two references from previous developments.
Who needs it
A developer seeking a GICH point for a proposed development in Albany or Dougherty County should complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application to the Department of Community and Economic Development at 230 South Jackson Street, Suite 315, Albany, GA 31701; the form lists February 27, 2026, by 5 PM as the deadline.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it requests no sworn or notarized attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the GICH Point Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Enter developer and contact information, development history, proposed development details, and reasons for the request.
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Gather Attachments And References
Attach any maps or additional documentation for review and list two references from previous developments.
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Submit To The City
Submit the completed application to the Department of Community and Economic Development at the address shown on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the GICH Point Application request?
- It requests a GICH point for a proposed development and collects developer details, development history, proposed property information, references, and the applicant’s reasons for the request.
- Who should complete this application?
- A developer proposing a development in Albany or Dougherty County can use the application to request a Georgia Initiative for Community Housing point.
- Do I need a notary for the GICH Point Application?
- No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block; it requests no sworn or notarized attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the GICH Point Application?
- Submit it to the Department of Community and Economic Development at 230 South Jackson Street, Suite 315, Albany, GA 31701. The form lists February 27, 2026, by 5 PM as the deadline.
Need something notarized?
This GICH Point Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Albany form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.