As part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, HUD obligated HOME-American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) funds to KHRC in the amount of $22,548,530. HOME-ARP is designed to support specific Qualifying Populations, as follows: 

  • Homeless; 
  • At Risk of Homelessness; 
  • Fleeing, or Attempting to Flee, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, Stalking or Human Trafficking; 
  • Other Populations; 
  • Other Families Requiring Services or Housing Assistance to Prevent Homelessness; and 
  • At Greatest Risk of Housing Instability. 
  • Veterans, and families that include a veteran family member, that meet the criteria for one of the qualifying populations described above are eligible to receive HOME-ARP assistance. 

HOME-ARP eligible activities include: 

  • Development and support of affordable housing; 
  • Supportive services; 
  • Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA); 
  • Acquisition and development of non-congregate shelter units; and 
  • Up to ten percent of funds can be designated for operating and capacity-building expenses for nonprofits carrying out HOME-ARP activities. 

The HOME-ARP Conditional Award List can be found on KHRC’s HOME-ARP webpage by scrolling down to the “Documents | Forms | Resources” section and selecting “HOME-ARP Conditional Award List.” 

KHRC has amended the Allocation Plan and will be hosting a Public Hearing on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024 10 to 11 a.m. CT. The amended Allocation Plan will be available for public comment beginning Aug. 8, 2024 at noon CT through Aug. 23, 2024 at noon CT.  

The amended HOME-ARP Allocation Plan will be available for review online at KHRC’s HOME-ARP webpage and KHRC’s Public Notices Page.  

Plan to join KHRC to discuss this important resource for Kansans. 

  • Online: Tuesday, August 13, 2024 10 to 11 a.m. | Register Now  
  • In Person: 611 S Kansas Avenue, Suite 3, Topeka, KS, 66614