Hudson County, NJ HOME Investment Partnerships Program American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP)

Background

HOME-ARP funds were created as part of the American Rescue Plan Act for the purpose of providing assistance to individuals or households that are homeless, at risk of homelessness, and other vulnerable populations to reduce homelessness and increase housing stability.

The Hudson County Consortium was awarded $9,754,242 in HOME-ARP funding through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). HOME-ARP may be used for the following eligible activities:

Production or preservation of affordable rental housing
Acquisition and development of Non-Congregant Housing
Supportive services, including homeless prevention services and rental/landlord-tenant counseling
Tenant-based rental assistance

The above eligible activities must benefit the following Qualifying Populations:

Homeless
At-risk of homelessness
Fleeing or attempting to flee domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking
Other populations where providing supportive services or assistance would prevent the family’s homelessness or serve those with the greatest risk of housing instability
Veterans and families with a veteran family member that meets one of the above criteria

The purpose of this survey is to collect feedback from stakeholders which include the following:

Continuum of Care (CoC)
Homeless providers (shelter & services)
Domestic violence service providers
Veterans’ groups
Public Housing Agencies (PHAs)
Other public agencies addressing the needs of Qualifying Populations
Public agencies and private organizations that address fair housing, civil rights, and needs of persons with disabilities

In order to access HOME-ARP funds, the Hudson County Consortium must consult with agencies and service providers whose clientele include the HOME-ARP Qualifying Populations to identify unmet needs and gaps in housing or service delivery systems. You are receiving this survey as your organization has been identified as a service, shelter, or housing provider to one or more of the identified Qualifying Populations. Your feedback is critical in assisting the Hudson County Consortium to create a meaningful allocation plan for approval by HUD to best address the needs of our most vulnerable populations with HOME-ARP funds.

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* 1. What is the name of your organization?

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* 2. Which type of organization(s) best describes the group with which you are affiliated? (select as many choices as needed)

Homeless Service Provider

Homeless Shelter Provider

Continuum of Care Member

Public Housing Authority

Disability Services Organization

Fair Housing Organization

Civil Rights Organization

Domestic Violence Service Provider

Veteran Services Organization

Housing Counseling

Legal Services

Multi-Service Organization

Local Government

Community Member

Other (please specify)

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* 3. Which HOME-ARP Qualifying Populations does your organization primarily serve? Check all that apply.

Homeless (residing in temporary shelter, unsheltered, imminent loss of primary residence)

At-risk of homelessness (annual household income

Fleeing or attempting to flee domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking

Other populations where providing supportive services or assistance would prevent the family’s homelessness or serve those with the greatest risk of housing instability (households previously qualified as homeless receiving temporary assistance AND need additional support; households earning <30% area median income and paying >50% income towards housing costs; households earning <50% area median income AND meet at-risk of homelessness criteria.

Veterans and families with a veteran family member that meets one of the above criteria

Other (please specify)