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 27, 2025.
The Preliminary Project Assessment (PPA) is the first step when applying for the Authority resource requests. You may find the PPA Documents below.
Any questions should be directed to HOMEARP@ihda.org. Please find the Request for Applications in the link 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.
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