HOME-ARP Survey 

Thank you for choosing to participate in the HOME-ARP planning survey for the City of Ames. The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 appropriated $5 billion to assist individuals or households who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, and other vulnerable populations, by providing rental housing, rental assistance, supportive services, and non-congregate shelter, to reduce homelessness and increase housing stability. The funds were allocated by formula to jurisdictions that qualified for funding through the HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME Program) from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This special one-time round of funding is called the “HOME-ARP” program.

In September 2021, HUD awarded the City of Ames $, 1.269,248 in HOME-ARP funds.

Eligible activities that may be funded with HOME-ARP include:

  1. Preservation and Production of affordable rental housing
  2. Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA)
  3. Housing Related Supportive Services, Homeless Prevention Services, and Housing Counseling
  4. Purchase and Development of Non-Congregate Shelters (NCS)

Funds must primarily benefit individuals and households in the following qualifying populations:

  • Experiencing homelessness (as defined in 24 CFR 91.5 “Homeless” (1), (2), or (3))
  • At risk of homelessness (as defined in 24 CFR 91.5 “At risk of homelessness”)
  • Fleeing domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking, (as defined in 24 CFR 5.2003)
  • Other populations with high risk of housing instability (including highly cost-burdened low-income households, households who have moved two or more times in the last 60 days, and households living in a hotel/motel)

We encourage you to share this survey with your colleagues, stakeholders, and partner organizations. The survey should take approximately 10 minutes to complete. For more information on the City of Ames HOME-ARP program, please contact Housing Coordinator Vanessa Baker-Latimer at 515-239-5400 or vanessa.bakerlatimer@cityofames.org.

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