The HOME program assists cities, counties, developers, Native American Entities, and nonprofit Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs) to create and retain affordable housing.
The program provides grants to cities, counties, and federally recognized tribes, and low-interest loans to developers, including Native American Entities and state-certified CHDOs operating in state HOME-eligible jurisdictions.
Notice of Funding Availability
| Year | Document Name | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Amended HOME 2024 NOFA | Download |
| 2024 | Access Applications for Native American Entities | Download |
| 2024 | Appendix A – Eligible HOME Jurisdictions | Download |
| 2024 | Appendix B – CHDO Certification | Download |
| 2024 | Appendix C – Community Needs Scores | Download |
| 2024 | Appendix D – Scoring Factors | Download |
| 2024 | HOME 2024 NOFA Multifamily Application Workbook | Download |
| 2024 | FY 2024 HOME Non-Tribal Applications 07/02/2025 | Download |
Program Overview
At least 50 percent of funds will be awarded to rural applicants. Most assistance is in the form of loans by city and county recipients to project developers, to be repaid to local HOME accounts for reuse. Rental developments are subject to terms contained in the Uniform Multifamily Regulations (UMRs), Title 25, commencing with section 8300. A minimum of 15 percent of total State HOME funds are set aside for HCD-certified HOME CHDOs (Community Housing Development Organizations).
Housing rehabilitation, new construction, and acquisition and rehabilitation, for multifamily projects; new construction and down payment assistance for single-family projects; First-Time Homebuyer down payment assistance, Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation and Tenant-Based Rental Assistance programs; and predevelopment loans to CHDOs. All activities must benefit low-income renters, homebuyers or homeowners.
Cities and counties that do not receive HOME funds directly from the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); developers, Native American Entities, and prospective HCD-certified nonprofit Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs) proposing activities in eligible communities.