Georgia Broadband Office Broadband Ready Community Designation

Application Type
for communities that have previously received a designation

Any political subdivision in Georgia pursuing improved broadband access is eligible for the Broadband Ready Community Certification and may apply through the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. A unit will be certified as a Broadband Ready Community if it meets the following requirements:

  • Completion of the online application form below.
  • Upload supporting documentation necessary to demonstrate compliance with the statutory requirements under O.C.G.A. §50-40-40.

(a) A political subdivision that has a comprehensive plan that includes the promotion of the deployment of broadband services, as required pursuant to Code Sections 36-70-6 and 50-8-7.1, may apply to the Department of Community Affairs for certification as a broadband ready community. The department shall by rules and regulations prescribe the form and manner for making an application. The department shall prescribe by rules and regulations a process for public notice and comment on an application for a period of at least 30 days after such application is received, except that such process shall not apply to an application by a political subdivision that enacts a model ordinance developed by the department under Code Section 50-40-41.

(b) The department shall approve an application and certify a political subdivision as a broadband ready community if the department determines that such political subdivision has enacted an ordinance that complies with Code Section 50-40-41. If the process for public notice and comment applies to an application, the department shall, before approving such application, consider any public comments made regarding such application.

Political Subdivision Information
Political Subdivision (Choose One)
Contact Information
Contact Name
The purpose of the broadband ready community designation is to signal to providers that communities are expansion ready and in pursuit of private partners to deploy broadband services to unserved areas. Please provide a brief statement on how this designation would benefit your community.
By checking this box, I certify that since October 1, 2018, our community has approved and adopted a Comprehensive Plan that includes the required Broadband Services Element.
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If your community has adopted an ordinance that differs from the model ordinance developed by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, please provide a written statement that describes the ordinance enacted and how the adopted ordinance differs from the model ordinance developed by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs.
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By checking this box, I understand that as a Georgia Certified Broadband Ready Community applicant, I have an affirmative duty to notify Georgia Department of Community Affairs of any changes to the information submitted as part of its application. Failure to notify Georgia Department of Community Affairs of any changes may result in revocation of the Site's Broadband Ready Certification.