HOME-ARP
About
HUD obligated HOME-ARP funds to KHRC in the amount of $22,929,650 on September 20, 2021. This program is part of the American Rescue Plan Act, which became law on March 11, 2021.
HOME-ARP is designed to support specific Qualifying Populations, as follows:
- Homeless
- At Risk of Homelessness
- Fleeing, or Attempting to Flee, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, Stalking, or Human Trafficking
- Other Populations
- Other Families Requiring Services or Housing Assistance to Prevent Homelessness
- At Greatest Risk of Housing Instability
- Veterans, and families that include a veteran family member, that meet the criteria for one of the qualifying populations described above are eligible to receive HOME-ARP assistance
HOME-ARP eligible activities include:
- Development and support of affordable housing
- Supportive services
- Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA)
- Acquisition and development of non-congregate shelter units
- Up to 10% of funds can be designated for operating and capacity building expenses for nonprofits carrying out HOME-ARP activities.
KHRC’s HOME-ARP Allocation Plan was approved by HUD in January 2023 and is available for review on this page under Documents | Forms | Resources. KHRC released the HOME-ARP Preliminary Application and Request for Proposal (RFP) on Monday, June 26, 2023 and will accept Preliminary Applications on Monday, September 18, 2023 by 5:00pm.
Next Steps
Preliminary Applications are due to
HOMEARP@kshousingcorp.org
by Monday, September 18, 2023 at 5:00pm.
Staff Contacts
For questions regarding Rental or Non-Congregate Shelter (NCS) projects, contact:
Abigail Phillips,
HOME-ARP Program Manager
(785) 268-8135
For questions regarding Supportive Services projects,
Doug Wallace,
ESG/HOME-ARP Program Manager
785-217-2019
For questions regarding Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) projects:
Shyla Rockett,
ESG / HOME-ARP Program Specialist
785-217-2045
For general questions:
HOME-ARP Team
Upcoming Webinars
Office Hours
KHRC staff will host office hours in July and August to answer questions for potential applicants. Dates and registration for the office hours are below:
August 2 | 1:30-2:30pm
Register Here
August 15 | 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Register Here
August 30 | 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Register Here
Timeline Overview
The assessment process is expected to extend throughout 2021, with the final report’s delivery anticipated in December 2021.
Local & Government Studies
Has your community conducted a local housing study, survey, or needs assessment? If so, please share it with us! Your input will help guide our work
Documents | Forms | Resources
Staff Contact
Alissa Ice
AIce@kshousingcorp.org
Director of Housing Development
785-217-2036
