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About The Program

On March 10, 2021, due to the nationwide impact of COVID-19, Congress, through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) appropriated $5 billion to communities across the U.S. to provide housing, services, and shelter to individuals experiencing homelessness and other vulnerable populations. These funds were then allocated by formula to jurisdictions that qualified for funding through the HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME Program) from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This special round of funding is called the “HOME-ARP” program. HUD published detailed guidance in the CPD Notice 21-10: Requirements for the Use of Funds in the HOME-ARP Program (September 13, 2021). This Notice establishes all HOME-ARP requirements, as well as the applicable suspensions, waivers, and alternative requirements.

HOMELESS & HOUSING STABILITY: AFFORDABLE MULTIFAMILY RENTAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM - (HHSD)

LHC Homeless Housing Development NOFA_V_4.0_Final - Deadline Extended

 HHSD Developer Workshop Presentation

FAQS - V3

HHSD Application - Version 3

HOME-ARP SERVICES AND NON-PROFITS ASSISTANCE

LHC HOME-ARP NonProfit Services NOFA_2.0_Posted - Deadline Extended

Home - Arp NOFA Forum Presentation

NOFA QA Responses _V2

The application is now available and is in line with the issued NOFA.  All applications must be submitted electronically through the Application Portal by July 12, 2024.

  • The Application is in Excel format.  Each tab of the Application sheet should be reviewed and completed for submission.  Only electronic submissions will be accepted.
  • The Program has established an Application Portal for the submittal of your Application that can be accessed here or through the LHC website: https://lhchomearp.housinggrantmtg.com/auth/login/5ltoxfxq5
  • You will be asked to create a username and password to access the Application Portal. Please follow the instructions to “Register” when you first visit the Portal and then use the same username and password to continue access. 
  • You can begin your Application and save throughout the process until the submission deadline of Friday, July 12, 2024. 
  • Applicants should submit only ONE application and select the specific components they are applying for.
  • The Application submitted through the Application Portal consists of the HOME-ARP Application (Excel) and associated additional upload documents.

Non-Profit Assistance & Administration

Non-Profit Operating & Non-profit Capacity Building, Administration & Planning

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Non Congregate Shelter (NCS)

Acquisition & Development, Cost of Conversion, Includes Private Units

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Affordable Rental (HOME-ARP Rental Housing)

Acquisition & Development

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Tenant-Based Rental Assistance TBRA

Assistance to QP: Pay Rent, Security Deposits, Utility Payments, Utility Deposits

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Support SErvices

Housing, Counseling, Homelessness Prevention, childcare, job Training, Legal Services, Case Management, Moving Costs, Rental Applications, & Rental Assistance

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The overall goal is to cooperate regionally across the state with all grantees to ensure the needs of the vulnerable populations are met in a coordinated way.

The HOME-ARP grant process includes the following:
  • Community and stakeholder consultation
  • Development of a needs assessment and gap analysis
  • Finalization of a HOME-ARP Allocation
  • Plan based on the analysis and public comment and submitted to HUD for approval
  • Completion of a substantial amendment to the Fiscal Year 2021 Annual Action Plan for review and acceptance.

State of Louisiana Approved HOME ARP Allocation Plan

HOMEARP_AllocationsLouisiana_Table

Qualified Populations

The appropriation requires that the HOME-ARP funds must be used to primarily benefit individuals and families that meet the requirements for one or more qualifying populations (QPs). The QPs are defined as:

People experiencing sheltered and unsheltered homelessness People currently housed and at the risk of homelessness Those fleeing or attempting to flee domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking Other families requiring services, housing assistance, to prevent homelessness.
 

Those at greatest risk of housing instability or in unstable housing situations which includes households with: 1) Annual income ≤ 30% of area median income and is experiencing severe cost burden (i.e., is paying more than 50% of monthly household income toward housing costs); or 2) Annual income ≤ 50% of AMI and meets one of the conditions outlined in HUD’s at risk of homelessness definition.