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

The Illinois Housing Development Authority released a request for applications (“RFA”) under its new HOME-ARP Non-Congregate Shelter Development 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.

Applications were due to IHDA by 5:00 p.m. CST on Thursday, February 27, 2025. Applications are no longer being accepted for the HOME-ARP Non-Congregate Shelter Development Program.

Any questions should be directed to HOMEARP@ihda.org.

2025 HOME-ARP Non-Congregate Shelter Development Program Applications Received

  • To view  submitted and approved PPAs for this round, please click here.

Application information and key materials including Mandatory Informational Webinar Details, NCS Key Events Deadlines,  Preliminary Project Application (PPA) Documents, Primary Reference Documents are listed below .

Mandatory Informational Webinar Details

IHDA hosted a mandatory informational webinar to discuss the application process on August 14, 2024. Please find links to the presentation slides and the video recording below.


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
2025 Applications Due Thursday, February 27, 2025 YES
Clarification Period March 31 – April 4, 2025 YES
Recommendations to IHDA Board Friday, May 16, 2025 YES

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


Preliminary Project Application (PPA) Documents

As noted, PPAs and full Applications must be submitted electronically via IHDAConnect. You may find an IHDAConnect instructional video below.

PPA Submission Documents

Primary Reference Documents

For all other PPA reference documents listed in the RFA, please refer to IHDA’s Developer Resource Center.


Application Documents

As noted, PPAs and full Applications must be submitted electronically via IHDAConnect. You may find an IHDAConnect instructional video below.

 Mandatory Application Submission Documents

Please note: IHDA will require that sponsors submitting applications under the Non-Congregate Shelter Development Program evidence the inclusion of 20 non-code items to meet IHDA’s Universal Design requirements. Should sponsors not be able to meet this threshold, they must provide a narrative explaining why 20 items cannot be physically achieved.

Scoring Application Submission Documents

 Application Reference Material – Mandatory Criteria

For all other Application reference documents listed in the RFA, please refer to IHDA’s Developer Resource Center.