Dalton, Georgia, is taking a major step forward in addressing housing needs with the groundbreaking of the Hamilton Street Rural Workforce Housing Project, a 40-unit urban infill development aimed at providing high-quality, affordable housing for the local workforce.

Funded in part by a $1.5 million grant from the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, the development will deliver owner-occupied, single-family detached homes ranging from one to three bedrooms. The neighborhood will include HOA standards to support long-term maintenance and beautification along the corridor, creating a vibrant, attractive community just steps from downtown.

“This project is about more than bricks and mortar — it’s about people,” said Carl Campbell, Executive Director of the Dalton-Whitfield County Joint Development Authority (JDA). “Over 30,000 of our workers live outside of our community, some commuting over an hour one way every day. This development is about creating opportunities for our workers and families that keep our community strong. It’s about making sure they have more affordable, desirable options and a place to call home in the heart of Dalton. The JDA is proud to partner with Believe Greater Dalton and the Flooring Capital Development Corporation to make this project come to fruition.”

The project was driven by housing studies led by the Joint Development Authority and Believe Greater Dalton, which revealed critical gaps in local housing and confirmed strong demand. The data shaped the vision for workforce-focused, infill development and served as the foundation for the initiative’s goals. Construction is set to begin this summer, with homes expected to be available in 2026 and 2027.

To read the full press release, at the link below. For more information, contact Ali Harp at harp@daltonchamber.org.

Dalton Workforce Housing Press Release