HUD’s Office of Affordable Housing Programs (OAHP) is sponsoring additional HOME Investment Partnerships American Rescue Plan Program (HOME-ARP) Allocation Plan Virtual Problem-Solving Clinics for Participating Jurisdictions (PJs) to guide the development and successful submission of compliant HOME-ARP allocation plans by the deadline, March 31, 2023. Register today!
The one-on-one technical assistance (TA) problem-solving clinics are structured to offer individual appointments at four available meeting times, each beginning on the hour. Registrants will provide their availability to meet with a TA provider on their chosen day and will be scheduled for a 45-minute session.
During these clinics, attendees will meet with HOME-ARP subject matter experts to support completions of their HOME-ARP allocation plans. As needed, these meetings will address challenges and answer questions related to the following:
- HOME-ARP allocation plan required elements
- How to use the optional Allocation Plan Template
- Proper and adequate consultation with the organizations required by the Notice
- Tips for expanding public participation
- How to evaluate the size and composition of the qualifying populations and assess unmet needs
- How to establish permissible preferences that meet state or local needs
- How to assess capacity to administer the HOME-ARP grant
- How to determine eligible activities to fund based on the capacity assessment and responsibility to manage implementation of the HOME-ARP grant
- Common issues found in HOME-ARP allocation plans
To foster a productive conversation, PJs should provide a copy of their draft allocation plan in advance of the appointment. The assigned subject matter expert will review the draft plan to prepare for the discussion.
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