City of Fullerton
March 21, 2023
HOME Investment Partnership - American Rescue Plan (HOME–ARP) 1 HOME-ARP
In March 2021, President Biden signed a stimulus bill to address the country’s continued effects of COVID-19 Congress appropriated $5 billion to be administered through HOME Investment Partnership Program – American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) Fullerton is eligible to receive $1,954,354
2 HOME-ARP Process
Identify unmet needs and gaps in housing or service delivery systems Consult with service providers and the Continuum of Care (COC) Board. The COC and the City are responsible to provide technical assistance to identify and consider the current resources available to assist qualifying populations and potential collaborations for administering HOME-ARP funds.
A virtual meeting was held on February 21, 2023.
Provide an opportunity for a diverse group of community members to identify the needs, challenges, and gaps in resources for the qualifying populations. Two meetings were held on January 24 and February 28, 2023. 3 Qualifying Populations (QP)
Homeless
At-risk of homelessness
Fleeing/Attempting to flee domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking Other populations where assistance would
Prevent homelessness; or
Serve those with the greatest risk of housing instability Including veterans and families including a veteran member that meet one of the preceding criteria 4 Eligible Activities
Affordable Rental Housing
Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA)
Supportive Services
Non-Congregate Shelter (NCS)
Activities may set preferences but cannot limit assistance This means seniors or veterans may be at the top of the list but program cannot be limited to only seniors or veterans. 5 Eligible Activities – Rental Housing
Rental Housing Eligible Activities
Acquisition of standard rental housing
Construction of rental housing
Rehabilitation of rental housing
Includes conversion of non-residential buildings to housing Rental Housing Eligible Costs:
Development hard and soft cost
Relocation
Operating costs assistance/reserves
6 Eligible Activities – Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) Rental Housing Eligible Costs:
Rental Assistance
Security deposit payments
Utility payments, as part of rental assistance
Utility deposit payments, as part of rental assistance
7 Eligible Activities – Supportive Services
Three categories of eligible supportive services under HOME–ARP:
McKinney-Vento Supportive Services
HOME-ARP Homelessness Prevention Services
Housing Counseling
Individuals and families who meet a QP definition and are not already receiving these services through another program are eligible for HOME-ARP supportive services. 8 Eligible Activities – Non-Congregate Shelter
For purposes of HOME-ARP, NCS is defined as one or more buildings that:
Provide private units or rooms for temporary shelter
Serve individuals and families that meet one or more of the qualifying populations Do not require occupants to sign a lease or occupancy agreement 9 Eligible Activities – Non-Congregate Shelter
NCS Eligible Activities:
Acquisition of structures
New construction, with or without land acquisition
Rehabilitation of existing structures (such as motels, nursing homes) Eligible Costs:
Acquisition costs
Development hard and soft costs
Replacement reserve (for costs identified in capital needs assessment) Ongoing operating costs of NCS cannot be paid for with HOME-ARP 10 Proposed Activities & Cost Allocation
All four qualifying populations will be assisted:
Activity
Allocation
Administration/Planning (Max 15%)
$293,151
Tenant-Based Rental Assistance
$550,000
Supportive Services
$1,111,194
TOTAL
$1,954,345
11 Activity Selection
Will use the Community Development Block Grant Process
Application period
All applications and presentations reviewed and submitted to Community Development Citizens Committee (CDCC) CDCC makes recommendations to City Council
12 Recommendation
Approve the HUD HOME-ARP Allocation Plan
Final Plan will be submitted to HUD via the Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS) no later than March 31, 2023. 13