Housing

The City has received and allocated ARPA funding to support housing stability in the community. The Neighborhood & Housing Services Department (NHSD) administers these programs.

Emergency Assistance for Housing Stabilization - $77 Million

The City leveraged these funds in its Emergency Housing Assistance Program (EHAP). This program provided rental and utilities assistance. EHAP was replaced by the new Housing Assistance Program (HAP) in May 2022. HAP is a long-term program that provides housing stabilization to renters and homeowners.

• Emergency Housing Needs - $10 Million
  This program is in Phase II of the City's two-phased strategy, and supplements the City's Emergency Housing Assistance Program with SLFRF to:
  • Assist residents with rent payments
  • Address the housing security needs of lower-income households
• Emergency Housing Assistance - $67 Million
  Provides support services to renters experiencing emergency financial situations who are unable to pay their rent or utility bills. Services include financial assistance and housing counseling intended to stabilize households.

HOME Investment Partnership Program - $20 Million

Provides resources for:

• Building, buying, and/or rehabilitating affordable housing for rent
• Building, buying, and/or rehabilitating affordable housing for homeownership
• Providing direct rental assistance to low-income people

Housing Stability Services - $7.2 Million

Provides support for the expansion of existing programs:

• Right to Counsel Program: prevents and diverts eviction by providing legal services to households facing eviction, which includes training and guidance.
• Resident Relocation Assistance Program: assistance to support income-restricted  households at or below 80% Area Median Income (AMI) impacted by financial hardship and housing instability by providing financial assistance for obtaining stable housing including application fees, deposits, moving costs, and temporary lodging.