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Comment #5: Possible utilization of HOME funds for rental assistance. Staff Response: Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) is an eligible use of HOME funds.. The 2004 - 2005 HOME Program design provides $264,000 far rental assistance for approximately 15 units for a period of two years. Participants in the HOME TBRA Program will be selected from the Section 8 Pragram waiting list and the program and the pragram will operate as the current Section 8 Housing Voucher Program. Funds for this pragram should be available by October 1, 2004, Specific guidelines for this program are under development, and as requested, the needs of the disabled community will be considered during policy development, Additionally, the completed program guidelines will be shared with interested disability advocates as requested, Comment #6: Homeownership Program option under the Section 8 Housing Voucher Program Staff Response: Homeownership assistance is eligible under the Section 8 Housing Vouaher Program. However, given the acute need for rental assistance in the community, the recent allocation of project based vouchers, and the availability of financial assistance for homeownership from other funding sources including the HOME Pragram and the County Affordable Housing Bond Program, a homeownership program has not been developed for the County to date.. BANE has expressed an interest in developing a Section 8 Homeownership Pragram and a working group will be convened during the 2004-2005 fiscal year to develop guidelines for establishing this program during the fiscal year, Comment #7: Availability of assistance from local Congressman to acquire additional housing vouchers in the County. Staff Response: Since the Section 8 Housing Voucher Pragram is a federal program, it is appropriate to enlist the support of our Congressman to assist in the acquisition of housing vouchers far the community.