Supportive Housing

Special Populations Housing Fund Not currently accepting applications

DSHA has set aside $1,500,000 (subject to availability) in funding for the following eligible activities:

• Emergency Homeless Shelter;
• Permanent Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities (i.e. mental illness, physical disabilities, persons with intellectual/developmental disabilities, persons with HIV/AIDS, etc.);
• Re-Entry Housing;
• Substance Abuse Recovery Housing/Facilities;
• Youth Aging out of Foster Care; and
• Other DSHA approved activities (must receive DSHA approval prior to application).

Housing Development Fund – Statewide Emergency Repair Program (HDF-SERP)

DSHA is pleased to announce the release of a Notice of Funding Availability for experienced emergency repair 501(c)(3) nonprofits and/or local jurisdictions responsible for CDBG Programs that included emergency repair programs. DSHA may select one or more agencies to manage the program for the State.

HDF funding is available for a Statewide Emergency Repair Program for repairs to low-income, owner-occupied housing units that address an emergency condition threatening the health or safety of an owner-occupied household's occupants. An emergency is defined as an unexpected occurrence or combination of events calling for immediate action. All eligibility requirements for Applicants and homeowners are defined in the SERP Guidelines below.

How to apply for a grant

Please refer to the NOFA Guidelines listed below for instructions on how to apply, date and time deadlines, and the application process and eligibility requirements.

Housing Trust Fund Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) Not currently accepting applications

This funding source is more restrictive than the HDF Special Populations Housing Fund, as it requires target populations that meet DSHA's definition of permanent supportive housing and can only be used for units restricted to 30% AMI or below. The lending limits for this program are capped at the lesser of the Section 234 Limits, the program set-aside (and subject to application volume), or the amount deemed necessary for project feasibility. The 2021 application round is closed and the timing of the next round is not yet known. In the meantime, the 2021 NOFA is a good primer for this funding source.

Availability of NHTF funds

Funds for the program will be disbursed through a competitive process.

How to apply for NHTF

DSHA will distribute NHTF funds through the request for proposal (RFP) process in place for the State's Housing Development Fund and Low Income Housing Tax Credit programs. For 2021, the NHTF allocation was made available as follows:

• $1,000,000 (a minimum of 20%) reserved for permanent supportive housing projects for:
  • Chronically homeless with mental health disabilities or substance abuse;
  • Chronically homeless; or
  • Persons with disabilities, particularly persons with disabilities at high risk of homelessness or institutionalization.
  • Funding will be awarded through a request for proposal (RFP) process (see below).
• $1,700,000 used to fund affordable rental, multi-family projects in coordination with the HDF and LIHTC programs. HDF and NHTF may be awarded to permanent housing for special populations.
  • Funds may be used for development hard costs, acquisition costs, related soft costs, and relocation costs; and
  • Up to one-third of the annual grant amount, $990,000, may be used for operating cost assistance and operating cost assistance reserves.
• Applications for NHTF for multi-family developments shall be made through the application and approval process already in place for the HDF and/or LIHTC programs. DSHA will charge a $1,250 application fee for NHTF funds.

Archived funding round documentation

American Rescue Plan – Homelessness Assistance and Support Services Program (HOME-ARP)

This program is designed to provide homelessness assistance and supportive services to qualifying populations, one of which is survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking. Eligible activities include acquisition and rehab or new construction of non-congregate shelters, rental assistance, supportive services, and capacity building.

Compliance with applicable State and Federal regulations

Recipients and sub-recipients selected to receive HOME-ARP funds for eligible projects will be required, if applicable, to certify, provide documentation, and assure that they will comply with the regulations, policies, guidelines, and requirements applicable to the acceptance and use of federal funds.