HOME-ARP Last updated or reviewed on March 4, 2026 What is the HOME Investment Partnerships – American Rescue Plan Program (HOME-ARP)? The HOME-ARP program provides funding to HOME Participating Jurisdictions (PJs) to reduce homelessness and increase housing stability across the country. The program operates similarly to the HOME program in that projects are eligible for funding across the whole Asheville Regional Housing Consortium (ARHC) area: Madison, Buncombe, Henderson, and Transylvania Counties. The ARHC was awarded $4,706,922 in HOME-ARP funds as part of the American Rescue Plan Act, though they are technically not “ARPA” funds. For more information on the HOME-ARP program visit HUD’s HOME-ARP Webpage How can HOME-ARP funds be used? HOME-ARP funds must be used in accordance with the ARHC’s approved Allocation Plan. The Allocation Plan identified two strategies for making investments with the awarded $4,706,922: Development of Affordable Rental Housing ($3,001,943) Including new construction and substantial rehabilitation Supportive Services ($1,000,000) Focus on mental health and substance abuse services Opportunity for rental assistance support as well Administration and Planning ($704,979) City of Asheville staff salaries, professional services, planning services Who are the intended beneficiaries of HOME-ARP? HOME-ARP funds must be used to primarily benefit individuals or families from the following qualifying populations (QPs): Homeless At-risk of homelessness Fleeing, or attempting to flee, domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking Veterans and families that include a veteran family member that meet one of the preceding criteria. NOTE: At least 70% of HOME-ARP assisted units must be restricted for QPS. Up to 30% of HOME-ARP assisted units may be restricted for non-QP low-income households. How does my agency apply for HOME-ARP funding? The City of Asheville will open applications for the HOME-ARP Development of Affordable Rental Housing program first, with a separate application to follow for the Supportive Services program. Applications for the HOME-ARP Development of Affordable Rental Construction program will open March 16, 2026 and close May 15, 2026. The Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) will be posted on this page when applications open. Applications can be submitted and all relevant application materials can be found on the HOME-ARP Application Portal. Application Key Date: March 16, 2026 Applications will be open for partner organizations to submit proposals on March 16, 2026 and will close at 5:00pm on May 15, 2026 Applicants are required to get a letter of support from their respective Continuum of Care March 25, 2026 1:00pm – 2:30pm Virtual information session for prospective applicants to learn more about the HOME-ARP program and ask questions Google Meet joining info Video call link: https://meet.google.com/nns-adxq-qub Or dial: (US) +1 (530) 994-2072 PIN: 284 348 740# April 1, 2026 Questions can be submitted to CommunityDevelopment@ashevillenc.gov to receive a formal written response by April 1st All responses will be included as an addendum to the NOFO around April 8, 2026 May 15, 2026 Applications must be submitted by 5:00pm Late applications will not be accepted June – July 2026 Following the HOME-ARP team’s review of applications, the ARHC Funding Committee will meet to discuss the proposals and make award recommendations to the ARHC Board of Directors June – July 2026 Virtual Special Meeting of the Asheville Regional Housing Consortium Board of Directors The ARHC Board of Directors will hear the Funding Committee’s recommendations and make final award recommendations July – August 2026 The Asheville City Council will determine final awards Contact information If you would like to receive email updates and notifications, please contact: CommunityDevelopment@ashevillenc.gov. If you are looking for affordable housing, suffering a housing crisis, in need of rental assistance or down payment assistance, or you have concerns about our homeless community, please call 211. The service is free, confidential and available in any language.
