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.

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

*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

All Application documents will be available in mid-December, no later than 60 days before the application deadline.