HOME American Rescue Plan Program (HOME-ARP)
In 2022, HCD will receive $131 million to implement the HOME-ARP Program.
The HOME-ARP program will assist qualified populations including individuals and families who are experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness and other vulnerable populations by making $131 million available through multiple NOFAs to include affordable housing through a Multifamily Rental Housing NOFA and supportive services through a Housing Plus Support Program (HPSP) NOFA.
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Allocation Plan
The Home Investment Partnerships Program — American Rescue Plan Program (HOME-ARP) allocation plan includes a summary of the consultation activities in developing the plan, a description of the qualified populations (QPs) within the state, an assessment of unmet needs and service gaps for the QPs, and a summary of the planned uses of the program funds for eligible activities.
HOME-ARP Rental Housing NOFA
The Rental Housing NOFA is anticipated to release late Summer 2023 and will be open to developers, including Native American Entities, and organizations to build, create and retain affordable housing for eligible qualified populations. Funds may be used for acquisition, new construction, or rehabilitation in the form of a Capital Loan, Capitalized Operating Reserve Grant or both up to a maximum of $15 million.
Housing Plus Support Program (HPSP) NOFA
The Housing Plus Support Program NOFA is anticipated to release in December 2023 and will be open to non-profit organizations with established housing first or rapid rehousing programs; organizations that work with permanent housing projects, and not primarily transitional or temporary housing projects. Funds may be used for a variety of supportive services to support individuals or families who meet the definition of the qualified population. To view the list of services available, please see the HPSP tab.
Qualified Populations
Qualifying Populations for HOME-ARP funds include individuals and families who are:
- Experiencing homelessness
- At risk of becoming homeless
- Fleeing or attempting to flee domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking or human trafficking
- At greatest risk of housing instability
- Needing supportive services or assistance would prevent homelessness
Eligible Activities
The following activities are allowable by HUD via the HOME-ARP Implementation Notice. Activities the HOME-ARP Program will fund will be outlined in the Allocation Plan and prioritized based on information obtained from the community survey, focus groups, and community consultations.
HOME-ARP eligible activities:
- Production or Preservation of Affordable Rental Housing
- Supportive Services, Homelessness Prevention Services, and Housing Counseling
- Nonprofit Operating and Capacity Building Assistance
Eligible Applicants
Eligible Applicants will be outlined in the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan and prioritized based on information obtained from the community survey, focus groups, and community consultations.
Application
Information and data obtained from the HOME-ARP community survey, focus groups, and community consultations will inform the program design and NOFA release timeline.
Proposed program timeline is below:
| March 2023 | Development and Submission of the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan to HUD |
| April 2023 | HUD Approval of Allocation Plan; HUD to release funds to HCD |
| Summer 2023 | Anticipated Rental Housing Notice of Funding Available Release |
| December 2023 | Anticipated HPSP Notice of Funding Available Release |
HUD Requirements for Use of HOME-ARP Funds
Webinars
- HUD HOME-ARP Notice Review Webinar Series
- HUD HOME-ARP: Homeless System Overview Webinar
- HUD HOME-ARP and Project Homekey Overview Webinar
- HUD HOME-ARP: Planning Process Webinar
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Housing Plus Support Program (HPSP)
The Housing Plus Support Program structure follows the HUD approved Housing First, Rapid Rehousing model. HPSP will support those who are homeless as well as those requiring homeless prevention services. See the eligibility tab for additional information on the qualified population.
Supportive Services
An individual or family who meets the definition of the qualified population will develop a housing case plan with the support of the Housing Case Manager. The Housing Case Manager will help the individual or family determine which supportive services are needed to obtain and/or stabilize housing. The supportive services available include:
- Case Management
- Housing search and counseling services
- Financial Assistance Costs
- Security deposit
- First & last month’s rent
- Short- or medium-term rent support
- Rental application fees
- Utility deposits (gas, electric, water, and sewer)
- Utility payments – up to 6 months past due
- Moving costs
- Payment of past due rent – up to 6 months
- Life skills training
- Transportation
- Landlord/tenant liaison
- Mental health services
- Outpatient health services
- Substance abuse treatment services
- Education services
- Employment assistance and job training
- Food
- Legal services (for matters that interfere with obtaining or maintaining housing)
- Credit repair