HOME - ARP
Congress appropriated $5 billion in American Rescue Plan funds to be administered through the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) to address the need for homelessness assistance and supportive services. The City of Bristol, Tennessee was allocated $4,014,832 for use in the Northeast Tennessee/Virginia HOME Consortium footprint. The HOME-American Rescue Plan or “HOME-ARP” was created to perform four activities that must primarily benefit qualifying populations.
The qualifying populations are:
- Homeless, as defined by 24 CFR 91.5 Homeless (1), (2), or (3)
- At risk of homelessness, as defined 24 CFR 91.5 At risk of homelessness
- Fleeing, or attempting to flee domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking, as defined by 24 CFR 5.2003 except human trafficking definition from Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000
- Part of other populations where providing supportive services or assistance would prevent a family’s homelessness or would serve those with greatest risk of housing instability
- Veterans and families that include a veteran family member that meet the criteria in one of 1-4 above
The four eligible activities that may be funded are:
- Development and support of affordable housing
- Tenant-based rental assistance (TBRA)
- Provision of supportive services
- Acquisition and development of non-congregate shelter units (NCS)
The Northeast Tennessee/Virginia HOME Consortium will make the HOME-ARP funds available through competitive applications once the Allocation Plan is complete.
For additional information please contact Rene’ Mann at 423-722-5122 or Christina Blevins at 423-989-5521.
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HUD CPD Notice 21-10
HOME - ARP Allocation Plan
NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD AND PUBLIC HEARING
CITY OF BRISTOL, TENNESSEE
HOME – ARP FUNDING
NORTHEAST TENNESSEE / VIRGINIA HOME PROGRAM
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
THE NORTHEAST TENNESSEE / VIRGINIA HOME CONSORTIUM, (THE CONSORTIUM) HAS BEEN AWARDED A HOME-AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN “HOME-ARP” GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,014.832 FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD). THE HOME-ARP GRANT IS A ONETIME ALLOCATION TO SERVE QUALIFYING POPULATIONS WITHIN THE CONSORTIUM’S AREA. THIS IS THE FIRST SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE 2021 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN.
QUALIFYING POPULATIONS FOR THE HOME-ARP GRANT FUNDING ARE:
1. HOMELESS, AS DEFINED BY 24 CRF 91.5 HOMELESS (1), (2), OR (3)
2. AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS, AS DEFINED BY 24 CFR 91.5 AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS
3. FLEEING, OR ATTEMPTING TO FLEE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, STALKING, OR HUMAN TRAFFICKING, AS DEFINED BY 24 CFR 5.2003 EXCEPT HUMAN TRAFFICKING DEFINITION FROM TRAFFICKING VICTIMS
PROTECTION ACT OF 2000
4. PART OF OTHER POPULATIONS WHERE PROVIDING SUPPORTIVE SERVICES OR ASSISTANCE WOULD PREVENT A FAMILY’S HOMELESSNESS OR WOULD SERVE THOSE WITH GREATEST RISK OF HOUSING INSTABILITY.
5. VETERANS AND FAMILIES THAT INCLUDE A VETERAN FAMILY MEMBER THAT MEET THE CRITERIA IN ONE OF 1-4 ABOVE.
ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES FOR THE HOME-ARP GRANT FUNDING INCLUDE:
1. DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING
2. TENANT-BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE (TBRA)
3. PROVISION OF SUPPORTIVE SERVICES
4. ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT OF NON-CONGREGATE SHELTER UNITS (NCS)
5. NONPROFIT OPERATING AND CAPACITY BUILDING ASSISTANCE
THE CONSORTIUM’S MEMBER LOCALITIES HAVE IDENTIFIED PRIORITY NEEDS AND PROPOSE TO ALLOCATE FUNDING TOWARDS THE FOLLOWING ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES:
1. $3,000,000.00 – DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING
2. $211,865.60 – THE PROVISION OF SUPPORTIVE SERVICES
3. $200,741.60 – NON-PROFIT CAPACITY BUILDING
4. $602,224.80 – ADMINISTRATION AND PLANNING COSTS
THIS NOTICE IS TO INFORM THE CITIZENS OF BRISTOL, TN & VA, BLUFF CITY, KINGSPORT, SULLIVAN COUNTY, JOHNSON CITY AND WASHINGTON COUNTY THAT A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD FOR COMMENTS ON TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 2023 AT 10:00 AM. THIS MEETING WILL TAKE PLACE IN-PERSON AT THE BRISTOL, TN MUNICIPAL ANNEX BUILDING, 104 8TH STREET, BRISTOL, TENNESSEE. THE PURPOSE OF THE PUBLIC HEARING IS TO SHARE INFORMATION ON HOME-ARP ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES AND “QUALIFYING POPULATIONS” AS WELL AS TO ACCEPT PUBLIC COMMENTS ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE ALLOCATION PLAN FOR EXPENDITURE OF HOME-ARP FUNDS.
CITIZENS ARE ENCOURAGED TO REVIEW CPD NOTICE 21-10 AND THE DRAFT HOME-ARP ALLOCATION PLAN AND SUBMIT COMMENTS FOR CONSIDERATION IN DEVELOPMENT OF THE HOME-ARP ALLOCATION PLAN. THE DRAFT PLAN AND CPD NOTICE CAN BE FOUND AT https://bristoltn.org/1518/HOME---ARP AND www.ftdd.org OR BY VISITING EACH CONSORTIUM MEMBER’S RESPECTIVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OR MAYOR’S OFFICES. COMMENTS MAY BE SUBMITTEED BY U.S. MAIL OR EMAILED TO CHRISTINA BLEVINS USING THE CONTACT INFORMATION BELOW. COMMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL 5:00 PM ON TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 2023.
THE CONSORTIUM FULLY COMPLIES WITH TITLE VI OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964 IN ALL PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES. THE CONSORTIUM PROVIDES REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS WHO REQUIRE SPECIAL ASSISTANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES. PERSONS REQUIRING SPECIAL ASSISTANCE DUE TO MOBILITY OR HEARING IMPAIRMENTS OR INDIVIDUALS NEEDING INTERPRETATION MAY CONTACT MRS. BLEVINS THREE DAYS IN ADVANCE.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
CHRISTINA BLEVINS, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
CBLEVINS@BRISTOLTN.ORG
423-989-5521
104 8TH STREET, BRISTOL, TN 37620
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CITY OF BRISTOL, TENNESSEE
HOME – ARP FUNDING
NORTHEAST TENNESSEE / VIRGINIA HOME PROGRAM
THIS NOTICE IS TO INFORM THE CITIZENS OF BRISTOL, TN & VA, BLUFF CITY, KINGSPORT, SULLIVAN COUNTY, JOHNSON CITY AND WASHINGTON COUNTY THAT A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD FOR COMMENTS REGARDING THE HOME-AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN “HOME-ARP” FUNDS ALLOCATED TO THE NORTHEAST TENNESSEE / VIRGINA HOME CONSORTIUM (THE CONSORTIUM) PROGRAM, IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,014,832. THE PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD AT THE BRISTOL, TN MUNICIPAL ANNEX BUILDING, 104 8TH STREET, BRISTOL, TENNESSEE ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2023 AT 10:00 AM.
THE CONSORTIUM WILL BE PREPARING AN ALLOCATION PLAN FOR SUBMISSION TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT PROVIDING A NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND GAP ANALYSIS REGARDING QUALIFYING POPULATIONS IN THE CONSORTIUM AREA. IT WILL FURTHER PROPOSE HOW FUNDING WILL BE DISTRIBUTED BASED ON PRIORITY NEEDS FOR QUALIFYING POPULATIONS. THE CONSORTIUM SEEKS PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING THE NEEDS FOR QUALIFYING POPULATIONS IN OUR AREA.
THE QUALIFYING POPULATIONS ARE:
- HOMELESS, AS DEFINED BY 24 CRF 91.5 HOMELESS (1), (2), OR (3)
- AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS, AS DEFINED BY 24 CFR 91.5 AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS
- FLEEING, OR ATTEMPTING TO FLEE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, STALKING, OR HUMAN TRAFFICKING, AS DEFINED BY 24 CFR 5.2003 EXCEPT HUMAN TRAFFICKING DEFINITION FROM TRAFFICKING VICTIMS PROTECTION ACT OF 2000
- PART OF OTHER POPULATIONS WHERE PROVIDING SUPPORTIVE SERVICES OR ASSISTANCE WOULD PREVENT A FAMILY’S HOMELESSNESS OR WOULD SERVE THOSE WITH GREATEST RISK OF HOUSING INSTABILITY.
- VETERANS AND FAMILIES THAT INCLUDE A VETERAN FAMILY MEMBER THAT MEET THE CRITERIA IN ONE OF 1-4 ABOVE.
THE FOUR ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES THAT MAY BE FUNDED ARE;
- DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING
- TENANT-BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE (TBRA)
- PROVISION OF SUPPORTIVE SERVICES
- ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT OF NON-CONGREGATE SHELTER UNITS (NCS)
SUBMIT COMMENTS TO CHRISTINA BLEVINS, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST, CITY OF BRISTOL, TENNESSEE, 104 EIGHTH STREET, BRISTOL, TN 37620 OR BY CALLING (423) 989-5521. PERSONS REQUIRING SPECIAL ASSISTANCE DUE TO MOBILITY OR HEARING IMPAIRMENTS OR INDIVIDUALS NEEDING INTERPRETATION MAY CONTACT MRS. BLEVINS THREE DAYS IN ADVANCE.