Purpose of HOME-ARP ALLOCATION PLAN:  Anne Arundel County was awarded a one-time allocation of $2,800,473 in HOME Investment Partnership Program – American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) Funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).  The HOME-ARP Allocation Plan presents a detailed strategy for the use of HOME-ARP funds to implement eligible activities for households who are experiencing homelessness, at risk of homelessness, and other vulnerable populations.  The HOME-ARP Allocation Plan amends the County’s Local Fiscal Year 2022/Federal Fiscal Year 2021 Annual Action Plan.

Public Comments on HOME-ARP Allocation:  The Draft HOME-ARP Allocation Plan will be available for download via the Arundel Community Development Services, Inc. (ACDS) website at https://acdsinc.org/community-planning-development/action-plan for a period of 30 days beginning January 14, 2023.  Residents without access to the internet can contact ACDS to request a printed copy.  Oral and written comments received by 5:00 p.m. on February 13, 2023 will be considered and changes made if such changes are deemed appropriate prior to submitting the final plan to HUD.  A summary of all comments, with reasons provided for any comments not incorporated, will be included in the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan submitted to HUD.  Please refer to the ACDS contact information above for submitting oral or written comments.

Access by Persons with Disabilities and Limited English Persons:  Copies of the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan will be made available in a form accessible to persons with disabilities and persons with limited English proficiency upon request.  Hearing impaired persons are encouraged to use the Maryland Relay Service at 1-800-735-2258 should they wish to call the above offices.

Direct Link to PDF Download of DRAFT Anne Arundel County HOME-ARP Allocation Plan:  https://acdsinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Draft-HOME-ARP-Plan.FINAL_-1.pdf