HOME-ARP (American Rescue Plan)

The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) appropriated $5 billion to provide housing, services, and shelter to individuals experiencing homelessness and other vulnerable populations. These funds were allocated by formula to participating jurisdictions (PJ) that qualified for funding through the HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME Program) from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This special round of funding is called the “HOME-ARP” program. 

The City of Lorain (the City) was awarded $1,729,944 in HOME-ARP funds. This one-time funding creates a significant opportunity for the City to meet the housing and service needs of our community's most vulnerable. The City must create a HOME-ARP Allocation Plan (the Plan), approved by HUD, that will address the needs of the qualifying Population (QP) through the eligible activities. Throughout development of the Plan, the City will engage in consultations with agencies and organizations whose clientele includes the QP to identify unmet needs and gaps in housing or service delivery systems. Public Participation will be encouraged through a survey and an in-person public hearing where anyone may attend and provide comments about the creation of the plan.