LHC Notice of Public Hearings for HOME ARP Plan: 6/15/22 UPDATE

Due to technical difficulties, the virtual Public Hearing scheduled for 6p Tuesday June 14th has been rescheduled for 6p Thursday June 16th.

You can join the meeting via this Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88653588630?pwd=dzJuYmRsOE1xNUhKeW1KUmk3TkMzUT09

The Louisiana Housing Corporation (the "Corporation") hereby gives notice of public hearings on the proposed HOME American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) Allocation Plan for HOME ARP funds allocated to address the needs of the homeless population. Public comments will be received around the use of the aforementioned funds.

One in-person meeting was held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, June 13, 2022 at the Louisiana Housing Corporation, 2415 Quail Drive, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70808.

One virtual meeting via Zoom was held Tuesday, June 14, 2022: at 2:00 p.m.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has allocated Louisiana Housing Corporation $39 Million through the HOME-ARP program. These HOME-ARP funds are a one-time allocation that must be used to primarily benefit individuals and families that meet the requirements for one or more “qualifying populations” as defined by HUD for HOME ARP program.

HOME-ARP funds can be used for the following eligible activities:

  • Affordable Rental Housing

  • Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA)

  • Supportive Services

  • Non-congregate Shelter

 Louisiana Housing Corporation seeks input from groups or organizations that work with the qualifying homeless or near homeless populations and other interested parties.

After the hearing and review of comments, the application will be finalized and submitted to HUD for acceptance.