Committee approves sending HOME‑ARP substantial amendment to HUD to fund permanent supportive housing
Wayne County staff won committee approval to submit a substantial amendment to its HOME‑ARP action plan so county HOME‑ARP dollars can be used on permanent supportive housing projects serving people experiencing chronic homelessness; staff said the change is to enable expenditure of the existing HOME‑ARP allocation (not a new allocation).
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County staff asked the committee to approve a substantial amendment to the HOME‑ARP action plan that would permit HOME‑ARP funding to be spent on permanent supportive housing projects for individuals facing chronic homelessness. Betsy Palazzola (Community Development) explained the change is necessary because permanent supportive housing was not specifically contemplated in the original plan and HUD requires commission approval to accept a substantial amendment before the county may spend the funds on those eligible projects.
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