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HOME- ARP Supportive Services RFA

Salt Lake County is pleased to announce the availability of funding under the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) HOME-American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) program to provide supportive services for qualifying populations.

On September 13th, 2021, the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released a notice outlining a specialized version of the existing HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME). This new allocation, known as HOME-ARP (HOME-American Rescue Plan), was authorized under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to provide targeted assistance in response to the housing and homelessness challenges exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. These funds were designed to supplement the traditional HOME program and introduce new flexibilities to address urgent needs. 

The total amount available under this RFA is approximately $3,210,671.00, which will be awarded through a competitive process to qualified applicants who demonstrate capacity, experience, and a strong commitment to serving qualifying populations.

Of the total allocation:

  1. $2.3 million will be dedicated to direct rental payments.
  2. $910,671 will be available to agencies for case management and additional supportive services such as childcare, food assistance, health services, employment-related clothing, and access to public transportation as needed. These services are intended to promote and maintain housing stability for QPs, particularly those receiving rental assistance.

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RFA Timeline

Date Activity
September 5, 2025

Applications Available
September 15, 2025

Pre-Application Training 
September 19, 2025 Final Day to Submit Questions
September 26, 2025

Applications Due Via Smartsheet
October 2025 Application Reviews with Citizen Advisory Committee
November 2025 Final Funding Recommendations Will Be Available
January 2026 Award Effective Date
Watch the Pre Application Training: HOME ARP - Supportive Services

This training took place on Sept. 15.
Review the Pre Application Training Slides: HOME ARP - Supportive Services

Questions & Answers

No, HOME-ARP does not require subrecipients to check clients in the state portal like ERAP did. HOME-ARP relies on HUD's eligibility criteria for Qualifying Populations (QPs)

No, previously receiving funds from previous programs does not automatically disqualify someone from HOME-ARP. What matters for HOME-ARP eligibility is whether the household meets one of HUD's qualifying populations.

There is a 12% admin cap for the total project award.

For tenant-based rental assistance, monthly reports will be required detailing the of number of households assisted (new and ongoing), household characteristics, length and amount of assistance provided, housing stability outcomes. For supportive services, quarterly reports are required. Please refer to page 19 of the RFA for specific reporting requirements. 

You can submit a request for rental assistance under the "Direct Client Assistance" line item. 

HOME ARP rental assistance funding in tenant based (portable) and not project based. The subsidy is tied to the household and not a specific unit or development. 

The direct client assistance line item would include with the tenant based rental assistance, while case management can be budgeted under project staff salaries or contracted services. Final budgets will be negotiated during the contract process if awarded.