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1 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT <br /> Meeting Date: May 5, 2025 <br /> Action Agenda <br /> Item No. 6-b <br /> SUBJECT: HOME-ARP Allocation Plan Substantial Amendment <br /> DEPARTMENT: Housing <br /> ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: <br /> HOME-ARP Substantial Amendment Blake Rosser, Housing Director, 919- <br /> #1 245-2492 <br /> February 7, 2023 Original HOME-ARP <br /> Allocation Plan Resolution <br /> Proposed Resolution Amending the <br /> HOME-ARP Allocation Plan <br /> Presentation <br /> PURPOSE: To consider approval of a resolution amending the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan to <br /> use the federal funds for Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (either Permanent Supportive Housing <br /> or Rapid Rehousing) instead of development of new affordable housing. <br /> BACKGROUND: The 2021 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) provided $5 billion in ARPA funds <br /> to be administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through <br /> the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) to address the critical need for <br /> homelessness assistance and supportive services across the country. As a HOME program <br /> participating jurisdiction, Orange County was awarded $1,371,401 of HOME ARP funds to benefit <br /> the community's qualifying populations. HUD issued guidance for the utilization of the HOME ARP <br /> funds through CPD-Notice 21-10 on September 13, 2021. HOME ARP funds were a one-time <br /> allocation and must be spent by September 30, 2030. <br /> HOME-ARP funds may be used for the following activities: <br /> 1. Planning and administration of the HOME-ARP Program <br /> 2. Development of affordable rental housing <br /> 3. Tenant-based rental assistance <br /> 4. Provision of supportive services <br /> 5. Acquisition and development of non-congregate shelter <br /> 6. Nonprofit capacity building and operating assistance <br /> HOME ARP funds must be used to primarily benefit individuals or families in the following <br /> qualifying populations: <br /> 1. Homeless, as defined in 24 CFR 91.5 Homeless (1), (2), or (3) <br /> 2. At risk of homelessness, as defined in 24 CFR 91.5 At risk of homelessness <br />