HOME-American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP)

Congress appropriated $5 billion in American Rescue Plan funds to be administered through the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) to address the need for homelessness assistance and supportive services.  The State of Nebraska was allocated $14 million for the Balance of State. The HOME-American Rescue Plan or “HOME-ARP” was created to perform four activities that must primarily benefit qualifying populations. The funding is available through September 2030.

The qualifying populations are:

1. Homeless, as defined 24 CFR 91.5 Homeless (1), (2), or (3)
2. At risk of homelessness, as defined 24 CFR 91.5 At risk of homelessness
3. Fleeing, or attempting to flee domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking, as defined by 24 CFR 5.2003 except human trafficking definition from Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000
4. Part of other populations where providing supportive services or assistance would prevent a family’s homelessness or would serve those with greatest risk of housing instability
5. Veterans and families that include a veteran family member that meet the criteria in one of 1-4 above

The four eligible activities that may be funded are:

1. Development and support of affordable housing
2. Tenant-based rental assistance (TBRA)
3. Provision of supportive services
4. Acquisition and development of non-congregate shelter units (NCS)

In November 2023, Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) received approval of the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan from the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The plan describes how DED assessed the needs for the qualifying population through data collection, consulting with service providers and evaluating the current resources available within the boundaries of its jurisdiction. Pursuant to the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan, the funding will be used for the development of affordable rental housing. Nonprofits are eligible to apply for operating and capacity building assistance.

HOME-ARP must primarily benefit the four qualifying populations:

1. Homeless, as defined 24 CFR 91.5 Homeless (1), (2), or (3), excluding (4)
2. At risk of homelessness, as defined 24 CFR 91.5 At risk of homelessness
3. Fleeing, or attempting to flee domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking, as defined by 24 CFR 5.2003 except human trafficking definition from Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000
4. Part of other populations where providing supportive services or assistance would prevent a family’s homelessness or would serve those with greatest risk of housing instability.

• HUD Exchange: HOME-ARP

• HOME-ARP Notice CPD-21-10

• HOME-ARP Fact Sheets

• HOME-ARP FAQs