HOME – American Rescue Plan (ARP)
Bergen County was awarded $10,376,279 in HOME-American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds in a one-time allocation from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Funds must primarily benefit individuals and households in the following qualifying populations:
- Experiencing homelessness (as defined in 24 CFR 91.5)
- At risk of homelessness (as defined in 24 CFR 91.5)
- Fleeing domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking (as defined in 24 CFR 5.2003)
- Other populations with a 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)
Eligible activities that may be funded with HOME-ARP include:
- Preservation and Production of affordable rental housing
- Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA)
- Housing Related Supportive Services
- Acquisition and Development of Non-Congregate Shelter (NCS)