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Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP)

Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP). Department of Community Development May 13, 2009. HPRP Overview Part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 HUD established formula for funding allocations ($3.2 billion nationwide, $567,612 Miami Gardens)

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Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP)

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  1. Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP) Department of Community Development May 13, 2009

  2. HPRP Overview • Part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 • HUD established formula for funding allocations ($3.2 billion nationwide, $567,612 Miami Gardens) • Funding Notice published on March 19, 2009

  3. HPRP Targeting • Homelessness Prevention • Prevent individuals and families at risk of homelessness from becoming homeless • Rapid Re-housing • Assist persons experiencing homelessness to be quickly re-housed and stabilized

  4. Targeting for Homelessness Prevention • Persons facing eviction within 2 weeks • Discharge from institution with 2 weeks • Residency in condemned housing • Sudden loss of income or increase in utility costs • Mental health and substance abuse issues • Physical disabilities and chronic health issues • Extremely low income persons • Significant medical debt

  5. Targeting for Rapid Re-housing • Sleeping in emergency shelter • Sleeping in place not meant for human habitation • Staying in hospital or institution for up to 180 days, but literally homeless immediately prior to entry • Graduating from or timing out of transitional housing • Victim of domestic violence

  6. Eligible Activities proposed by CMG • Financial Assistance • Short term Rental Assistance (up to 3 months) • Security Deposits • Utility Deposits • Moving and Relocation costs • Housing Relocation and Stabilization Services • Eligibility certification • Outreach and engagement • Legal services (landlord/tenant issues only) • Data Collection and Evaluation • Software & Hardware costs • HMIS training (user & system admin) • Participation fees for providers using the HMIS

  7. Eligible Participants • Eligible participants income limits 50% or less Area Median Income (AMI) • Program participants must be homeless or about to become homeless and: • Initial consultation to determine appropriate assistance • No other housing options • No financial resource or support networks to obtain or remain in housing

  8. Other Requirements • HPRP funds must be issued to a third party (e.g., landlord or utility company), NOT directly to program participants • An assisted property may not be owned by the grantee, sub-grantee or the parent, subsidiary or affiliated organization of the sub-grantee • Funds used for ineligible activities must be reimbursed to HUD

  9. Program Budget

  10. HPRP Request for Proposals • Solicitation of non profit agencies and organizations to provide services under the HPRP • Proposals evaluation will be based on: • Effectiveness of providing homelessness prevention and rapid re-housing services • Meeting the program intent as described in the HUD Notice • Sustaining services beyond the three-year program • Ability to complete activities in a timely and efficient manner (inclusive of data collection and evaluation requirement)

  11. Proposed RFP Timeline:

  12. Public Comments

  13. Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP)

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