HOME-ARP Program

The American Rescue Plan (ARP) provides $5 billion to assist individuals or households who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, and other vulnerable populations, by providing housing, rental assistance, supportive services, and non-congregate shelter, to reduce homelessness and increase housing stability across the country.

On April 8, 2021, the City of Scranton was allocated $2,440,076.

Draft Plan

Click here to download the draft of the City of Scranton’s HOME-ARP Allocation Plan (PDF)

Public Hearings Notice

In compliance with United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations, the City of Scranton, Office of Economic and Community Development, will be holding three (3) Public Hearings to receive public comments on the draft HOME-ARP Allocation Plan (Plan).

The City of Scranton was allocated $2,440,076 for eligible activities including:

  1. Production or Preservation of Affordable Housing
  2. Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA)
  3. Supportive Services, including services defined at 24 CFR 578.53€, homeless prevention services, and housing counseling
  4. Purchase and Development of Non-Congregate Shelter
  5. Administrative and Operating Funding

The Plan is a guide to the City’s eligible activities, qualifying populations, preferences, and programs, for meeting local housing needs and goals. The Plan will be made available for public review on November 1, 2022, both online at www.scrantonpa.gov/arpa/home-arp and in hard copy format at our office location Monday through Friday from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

Written comments should be addressed to City of Scranton, Office of Economic and Community Development, 340 North Washington Avenue, Scranton, PA 18503, Attention: Christopher Hughes, chughes@scrantonpa.gov. All written comments received prior to 5:00 PM on November 18, 2022.

The Public Hearings will be open to residents to learn more about the Plan and provide feedback. Hearings will be conducted by the Office of Economic and Community Development:

  • Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at 5:15 p.m., at the City of Scranton Municipal Building (City Hall), 340 North Washington Avenue, Scranton, PA., online via zoom,  https://bit.ly/scrantonhome3
  • Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at 10:00 a.m., at the City of Scranton Municipal Building (City Hall), 340 North Washington Avenue, Scranton, PA and online via Zoom, https://bit.ly/scrantonhome2

These sessions can also be followed on the ECTV Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/ElectricCityTelevision

To request reasonable accommodation, including an interpreter, for this meeting or to ask questions, please contact Christopher Hughes, ARPA Communication, and Information Manager.
Email: chughes@scrantonpa.gov
Phone: (570) 878-8490 

Eligible Populations

Per the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), HOME-ARP funds must be used to primarily benefit individuals or families from the following qualifying populations:

  • Homeless, as defined in section 103(a) of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11302(a));
  • At-risk of homelessness, as defined in section 401(1) of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11360(1));
  • Fleeing, or attempting to flee, domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking, as defined by the Secretary;
  • In other populations where providing supportive services or assistance under section 212(a) of the Act (42 U.S.C. 12742(a)) would prevent the family’s homelessness or would serve those with the greatest risk of housing instability;
  • Veterans and families that include a veteran family member that meet one of the preceding criteria.

Eligible Activities

HOME-ARP funds can be used for four eligible activities.

  • Production or Preservation of Affordable Housing
  • Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA)
  • Supportive Services, including services defined at 24 CFR 578.53(e), homeless prevention services, and housing counseling.
  • Purchase and Development of Non-Congregate Shelter. These structures can remain in use as non-congregate shelter or can be converted to:
    • 1) emergency shelter under the Emergency Solutions Grant program;
    • 2) permanent housing under the Continuum of Care; or
    • 3) affordable housing under the HOME Program.

Survey Data

Public Survey

The City of Scranton’s Office of Economic and Community Development is building a strategic housing plan that incorporates HOME-ARP funding. Members of the public were encouraged to complete the City’s Affordable Housing Survey prior to October 28, 2022.

Click here to download the Housing Survey (PDF).
Download the Housing Survey in Nepali (PDF).
Download the Housing Survey in Spanish (PDF).
Download the Housing Survey in Swahili (PDF).

Provider Survey

Organizations that provide housing and related services were asked to complete a separate survey before October 21, 2022.

Download the HOME-ARP Gaps and Needs Analysis Survey (PDF).

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