HOME-ARP Non-Congregate Shelter (NCS) Development Program

The Illinois Housing Development Authority is pleased to announce the availability of funding under its new HOME-ARP Non-Congregate Shelter Development Program.

IHDA has released this Request for Applications for the development of Non-Congregate Shelter (“NCS”) through the federal HOME-ARP Program. HOME-ARP defines NCS as one or more buildings that provide private units or rooms as temporary shelter to individuals and families and does not require occupants to sign a lease or occupancy agreement. With this funding, IHDA seeks to expand the availability of quality emergency shelter space statewide in order to better serve Illinois’ residents with the greatest need for emergency housing resources.

All interested applicants must submit a complete Preliminary Project Assessment by Monday, October 7, 2024. Please review the Request for Applications for specific requirements of the PPA.

Applications are due to IHDA by 5:00 p.m. CST on Thursday, February 20, 2025.

Any questions should be directed to HOMEARP@ihda.org. Please find the Request for Applications in the link below:

HOME-ARP Non-Congregate Shelter Development Program Request for Applications

Mandatory Informational Webinar Details

IHDA will also be hosting a mandatory informational webinar to discuss the application process. Please use the link below to register for the event. Interested parties may join the event to view the presentation, or may dial in by phone using the number provided after registering.

Event Name: HOME-ARP Non-Congregate Shelter Development Program Informational Webinar
Date: Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Link to Register for Webinar: https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/09995893-69d5-4be2-a856-92a21f7d3346@acc83820-8b8f-4dc8-b270-266cb24e926f


NCS Key Events Deadlines

Please see the key event deadlines below:

HOME-ARP Non-Congregate Shelter (NCS) Timeline Date* Project Sponsor
RFA published on the Website Wednesday, August 7, 2024 YES
RFA Informational Webinar Wednesday, August 14, 2024 YES
Preliminary Project Assessment Workbook available on the Website

First day to submit Preliminary Project Assessment

 Friday, August 16, 2024 YES
Preliminary Project Assessment deadline Monday, October 7, 2024 YES
The Authority sends PPA notifications Friday, December 13, 2024 YES

*Dates are subject to change. Full application and timeline will be included in published RFA.