HOME-ARP Last updated or reviewed on October 5, 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. Documents The HOME-ARP Allocation Plan includes a summary of the consultation activities in developing the plan, a description of the qualified populations (QPs), an assessment of unmet needs and service gaps for the QPs, and a summary of the planned uses of the program funds for eligible activities. The HOME-ARP Allocation Plan 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.
