September 2025

Timeline

2026 Timeline

January 2026

Application Due

Final applications due to HCD on January 30, 2026 by 5:00 PM PDT. Applicants will receive an acknowledgement receipt.

February 2026

Application Follow Up

The Tribal HHAP team may contact Applicants with questions necessary to finalize review and approval of submitted applications.

March 2026

Allocation & Conditional Awards

National Housing Trust Fund Program (NHTF)

The National Housing Trust Fund is a federal program to increase and preserve the supply of affordable housing, with an emphasis on rental housing for extremely low-income households.

NHTF provides financing available as a deferred payment loan or forgivable loan. The regulatory agreement will be for 55 years.

Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) Grant Program

HHAP makes available grant allocations to cities, counties, and continuums of care with flexible funding to prevent and end homelessness in their regions.

HHAP 7 funds are available to HHAP 6 Grantees that meet the eligibility criteria. Refer to HHAP 7 eligibility criteria in the amended HHAP 6 NOFA, Incorporating HHAP 7 (PDF).

HOME American Rescue Plan Program (HOME-ARP)

The HOME-ARP program allocated $131 million through various NOFAs to support developers, nonprofit service providers, and Tribal Entities in addressing homelessness and assisting vulnerable populations.

This funding includes opportunities for affordable housing development under the HOME-ARP Rental Housing NOFA, as well as initiatives for supportive services through the Housing Plus Support Program (HPSP) NOFA. These efforts aim to benefit individuals and families currently homeless or at risk, aligning with the program's mission to provide essential support and stability.

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