HOME- American Rescue Plan ARP

The Department of Housing & Community Development (DHCD) developed a substantial amendment to their FY 2021 Annual Action Plan to include HOME Investment Partnerships Program-American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 funding (HOME-ARP). The City was allocated $12,720,427 in HOME-ARP funding to implement via eligible activities to benefit qualifying populations. The City had to prepare a draft HOME-ARP Allocation Plan that delineated how it intended to use the funding in adherence to federal guidance and regulation.

HOME-ARP funds can be used on the following four eligible activities:

  • Production or Preservation of Affordable Housing
  • Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA)
  • Supportive Services including homeless prevention services and housing counseling
  • Acquisition and Development of Non-Congregate Shelter Units (NCS) - These structures can remain in use as non-congregate shelter or can be converted to:  1) emergency shelter under the Emergency Solutions Grant program; 2) permanent housing under the Continuum of Care; 3) or affordable housing under the HOME Program.   

HOME-ARP funds must be used to primarily benefit individuals or families from the following Qualifying Populations (QPs):

  • Homeless
  • At-risk of homelessness
  • Fleeing, or attempting to flee, domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking
  • In other populations where providing supportive services or assistance would prevent the family’s homelessness or would serve those with the greatest risk of housing instability

NOTE: Veterans and families that include a veteran family member that meet one of the preceding criteria.

The first draft of the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan was issued on Thursday, October 27, 2022, posted online and also made available in print format at the Department’s Offices for review .The comment period for that draft spanned from Thursday, October 27 through Thursday, November 10. The Public Hearing for the first draft was held on Tuesday, November 8, 5 pm, at Miami City Hall, Commission Chambers, and the public was invited to attend and comment.

The second draft of the City’s HOME-ARP Allocation Plan was issued on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, for public review and comment. The proposed activities and funding recommendations to be undertaken with the HOME-ARP Allocation were noted and described in that draft which was also posted online and made available in print format at the Department’s Offices. Comments on the second draft were accepted from Wednesday, December 28, 2022 through Thursday, January 12, 2023.

The most recent draft of the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan went before the City of Miami Commission during the meeting held on Thursday, January 12, 2023, at Miami City Hall, Commission Chambers, 3500 Pan American Drive, Miami, FL 33133. The public meeting was broadcast live on the City’s website (www.miamigov.com/tv) and Channel 77 (Comcast only for residents living in the city) and public comments were accepted. Below are links to the drafts of the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan, as issued to date.

ALLOCATION PLAN DRAFT(PDF, 647KB)
Allocation Plan Draft #2(PDF, 3MB)
Allocation Plan  Draft #3(PDF, 10MB)
Allocation Plan - FINAL

HOME-ARP funding must be expended by September 30, 2030. Additional information on HOME-ARP funds can be found at www.hudexchange.info/programs/home-arp

 

 

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