HOME-ARP Updates and Policy Guidance Summary
HOME-ARP has been a primary focus for OAHP in 2021/2022, with HUD accepting 37 plans and fully contracting grants. Allocation plans are crucial, as PJs may face repayment if not submitted timely. Various guidance documents, FAQs, and tools are available to aid in plan submission. The status shows significant budget allocation for rental housing, supportive services, and more. PJ involvement in plan development alongside the FY22 Annual Action Plan is essential, with HUD providing necessary resources for successful implementation.
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HOME and HOME-ARP Updates NCDA June 22, 2022
HOME-ARP Policy Guidance HOME-ARP has been OAHP s primary focus in 2021/2022 CPD Notice 21-10: Requirements for the Use of Funds in the HOME- American Rescue Plan Program, plus appendix issued Sept 13, 2021 Fact Sheets Recent HOME-ARP Guidance FAQs (39 with additional Q&As to be published shortly) Policy Brief: URA, 104(d), and HOME-ARP-specific relocation requirements Policy Brief: Preferences, Methods of Prioritization, and Limitations Webinars Program Overview Webinars (4 part Fall 2021) Understanding HOME-ARP Preferences, Referral Methods and Allocation Plan Requirements (May 17, 2022) 2
HOME-ARP Status 87 of 651 PJs have submitted HOME-ARP Allocation Plan HUD has accepted 37 plans and fully contracted those grants From accepted plans: 65% of funds budgeted for Rental Housing 16% of funds budgeted for Supportive Services 10% of funds budgeted for Non-congregate Shelter 9% of funds budgeted for Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Cumulative Rental Housing Production Estimates: 2635 units $55 million for PJ Admin $5.5m for nonprofit capacity building; $3.9m for nonprofit operating assistance 3
HOME-ARP Allocation Plans HUD did not establish deadline for HOME-ARP allocation plan submission HUD expects timely and submission HUD may require repayment of any funds a PJ spends on administrative costs, if allocation plan is not submitted within reasonable timeframe Some PJs have indicated that they are developing HOME-ARP allocation plan simultaneously with FY 22 Annual Action Plan Statutory deadline for submitting AAP is August 16th HUD has issued guidance, tools, and training on allocation plans 4
HOME-ARP Allocation Plan Guidance CPD-21-10: HOME-ARP Implementation Notice and Waivers Policy Brief: Preferences, Methods of Prioritization, and Limitations Public Participation Video FAQ Allocation Plan FAQs Sample HOME-ARP Allocation Plan Template Tips for Using the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan Template Common Issues in PJ Allocation Plans HUD Review Checklist for HOME-ARP Allocation Plans Rental Housing Production Goal Calculation Worksheet Submitting a HOME-ARP Allocation Plan in IDIS Video Tutorial 5
HOME-ARP Allocation Plan Webinars HOME-ARP Program Overview - Qualifying Populations, and Allocation Plan Requirements - September 27, 2021 HOME-ARP Preferences, Referral Methods and Rental Housing Requirements - September 29, 2021 HOME-ARP: Planning Process Webinar November 17, 2021 Understanding HOME-ARP Preferences, Referral Methods, and Allocation Plan Requirements Webinar May 17, 2022 6
HOME-ARP Allocation Plan Help Ask-A-Question Desk for questions on: Allocation Plan Requirements Submitting an Allocation Plan in eCon Planning Suite IDIS issues related to HOME-ARP Direct TA through Community Compass, upon request www.hudexchange.info/programs/home-arp 7
Upcoming Allocation Plan TA HUD Office Hours Qualifying Populations, Preferences, and Allocation Plans Obtaining Data for Needs Assessments and Conducting Gaps Analyses (Webinar) Getting the Most from HOME-ARP Partner Consultation - Webinar and Tools Maximizing Citizen Engagement in HOME-ARP Public Participation Process (Webinar) Developing Preferences and Determining Referral Methods (Webinar) ABCs of Approvable Allocation Plans (Delivered by webinar in 3 cohorts State, Local, Consortium) 8
Upcoming Allocation Plan TA HUD Office Hours Qualifying Populations, Preferences, and Allocation Plans Obtaining Data for Needs Assessments and Conducting Gaps Analyses (Webinar) Getting the Most from HOME-ARP Partner Consultation - Webinar and Tools Maximizing Citizen Engagement in HOME-ARP Public Participation Process (Webinar) Developing Preferences and Determining Referral Methods (Webinar) ABCs of Approvable Allocation Plans (Delivered by webinar in 3 cohorts State, Local, Consortium) 9
Other HOME-ARP TA Products Introduction to Homeless Systems for PJs Crash course on existing homeless service delivery (Webinar and e-Guidebook) Providing HOME-ARP Operating Assistance and Capacity Building Assistance to Nonprofit Organizations (webinar, fact sheet) HOME-ARP & LIHTC Leveraging other capital funding for HOME-ARP rental housing (e-Guidebook and Webinar) HOME-ARP Rental Housing Underwriting (tool, webinars, FAQs) Integrating Supportive Housing in Affordable Housing Developments (Webinar, Tools) Integrating NCS into Existing Coordinated Entry Systems (webinar) NCS Model Project Profiles (webinar and guidebook) 10
Other HOME-ARP TA Products Sponsor Role in HOME-ARP TBRA Webinar, Factsheet Comparing HOME-ARP TBRA and CoC Rapid Rehousing Webinar, Program Crosswalk Establishing & Managing HOME-ARP TBRA Programs eGuidebook, Webinar HOME TBRA Sample Agreement Templates Partnering with Supportive Services Providers (Webinar, Templates, e.g., Sample Policies and Procedures, Decision Trees, Written Agreements) HOME-ARP/Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Crosswalk Webinar, Tools Integrating NCS into Existing CoC Coordinated Entry Systems (Webinar) NCS Model Project Profiles (Webinar and guidebook) 11
Other Questions about HOME-ARP? Contact your local HUD Field Office or OAHP at HOMEARP@hud.gov 12
HOME Program and Other Updates HOME Reform initiative Part of White House Housing Supply Action Plan Upcoming Final Rules (anticipated in 2022) HOME Grant-Based Accounting Rule Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2012 (HOTMA) Will make changes to how annual income and adjusted income are calculated under 24 CFR Part 5 for HOME, HTF, and other HUD programs National Standards for Physical Inspection Real Estate (NSPIRE) Will make limited changes to HOME and HTF AFFH Proposed Rulemaking 13
Expiration of HOME COVID Waivers HUD extended certain waivers in 9/21/2021 memorandum Waiver delaying ongoing inspections of HOME rental units and units occupied by HOME TBRA clients extended via September 2021 memo Expired December 31, 2021 HOME PJs have 180 days to perform delayed inspections. Four-Year Completion Deadline for HOME-assisted units was extended through March 31, 2022 Maximum Per Unit HOME Subsidy Limit applicable to projects to which HOME funds were committed on or before March 31, 2022 Match requirements extended through FY 2022 All other waivers expired on September 30, 2021 14
HOME Program Performance Concerns Allocation Years Uncommitted 9 PJs > 5 years of allocations uncommitted 52 PJs Between 4 and 5 years of allocations uncommitted 134 PJs Between 3 and 4 years of allocations uncommitted 206 PJs Between 2 and 3 years of allocations uncommitted Uncommitted Funds FY 2015 Grants: $ 37,902,225 FY 2016 Grants: $120,297,476 15
HOME Program Performance Concerns No HOME grants expire this September (shift from 8-year to 9-year period for expenditure began with FY 2015 funds) PJs not committing their funds are at risk of losing funds - even committed funds - to expiration Unexpended Funds FY 2015 Grants: $ 45,780,469 FY 2016 Grants: $166,757,188 16
