Department: Housing and Community Development
Department Head/Elected Official: Thao Costis, Executive Director
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Policy
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of the HOME ARP Allocation Plan substantial amendment for the PY2021 Annual Action Plan.
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Background and Discussion:
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) 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 allocated by formula to jurisdictions that qualified for funding through the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME Program) from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). HUD awarded Harris County $16,747,366 in HOME-ARP funds to provide homeless assistance and supportive services through eligible activities that include acquisition and development of non-congregate shelter, tenant based rental assistance, supportive services, affordable rental housing, administration and planning, and nonprofit operating and capacity building assistance. HOMEARP funds must be used primarily to benefit individuals or families from "qualifying populations" that include sheltered and unsheltered homeless populations, persons 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 or housing to prevent homelessness, and those at greatest risk of housing instability.
On April 26, 2022, Commissioners Court approved the HOME ARP Allocation Plan to be submitted to HUD as a substantial amendment to ...
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