Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing

Program (HPRP)

Department of Community DevelopmentMay 13, 2009

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HPRP OverviewPart 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

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HPRP Targeting1. Homelessness Prevention

◦Prevent individuals and families at risk of homelessness from becoming homeless

2. Rapid Re-housing◦Assist persons experiencing homelessness to be

quickly re-housed and stabilized

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1. Targeting for Homelessness PreventionPersons 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

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2. 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

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Eligible Activities proposed by CMGFinancial 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

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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

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Other RequirementsHPRP 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

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Program BudgetHPRP Estimated Budget Summary

Homelessness Prevention

RapidRe-housing

Total Amount Budgeted

Financial Assistance 169,869 $100,000 $269,869

Housing Relocation and Stabilization Services $185,500 $46,260 $231,760

Subtotal $355,369 $146,260 $501,629

Data Collection and Evaluation $37,602Administration (up to 5% of allocation) $28,381Total HPRP Amount Budgeted $567,612

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HPRP Request for ProposalsSolicitation 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)

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Proposed RFP Timeline:

RFP Available: May 18, 2009

Pre-Proposal Conference June 2, 2009

RFP Submission Deadline: June 12, 2009

Staff Review of Proposals June 15 – 26, 2009

Notice of Proposed Funding July 5, 2009

Appeals of Proposed Funding July 6 – 8, 2009

Public Comment Period July 5 – 15, 2009

Funding Approval by Council July 29, 2009

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Public Comments

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Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing

Program (HPRP)