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HOME Program
To all Non-Profits, Governmental Bodies, Interested Parties, and Public in Wayne County:
HOME Investment Partnerships Program - Notice of Funding Availability and Request for Proposals
Afforable Housing Construction, Acquistion and Rehabilitation, Homebuyer Programs, Tenant-based Rental Assistance Programs
Wayne County Community Development Program has released a HOME Investment Partnerships Program Notice of Funding Availability and Request for Proposals for affordable housing construction, acquisition and rehabilitation, homebuyer programs, and tenant-based rental assistance programs. The Request for Proposal (RFP) applications will be available from November 23, 2022, to January 5, 2023, and can be accessed on Wayne County's website at https://www.waynecounty.com/departments/econdev/home-program.aspx.Applicants should follow the instructions. No applicant conference will be held, but interested parties can contact Community Development Program staff for a technical assistance appointment by email or phone prior to December 13, 2022, at 4 p.m. All applications should be submitted to the Wayne County Community Development Program Office located at the Guardian Building, 500 Griswold Street, 28th Floor, Detroit, Michigan 48226, no later than 4 p.m. on January 5, 2023. For more information on this RFP or requesting special accommodations, please contact Tuesday Redmond, Director, at 313.224.6418 or tredmond@waynecounty.com for assistance.
HOME Request for Proposal
HOME Investment Partnerships Program - American Rescue Plan Draft Allocation Plan
Draft Allocation PlanNotice of Public Hearing and Comment Period for the Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) - American Rescue Plan
The American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act of 2021 has provided $10,288,375 to the Charter County of Wayne to provide housing, services, and shelter to individuals experiencing homelessness and other vulnerable populations (a complete list of eligible activities can be found at Notice CPD-21-10, Requirements for the Use of Funds in the HOME-American Rescue Plan Program - Final HOME-ARP Implementation Notice_(hud.gov)).
Notice is hereby given that the County of Wayne has completed a draft Allocation Plan for these funds. Prior to submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), a draft of the Allocation Plan is available for public review and comment for a 15-day period from October 18, 2022, through November 2, 2022. The draft Allocation Plan can be found on the County's Website https://www.waynecounty.com/departments/econdev/home-program.aspx. The information will also be available for review and comment at the Wayne County Economic Development Office of Wayne County, located at 500 Griswold, 28th Floor, Detroit, MI 48226 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
A public hearing regarding the possible use of these funds will be held on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. via Zoom. Join the public hearing with the following Zoom link: https://waynecounty.zoom.us/j/86354356306?pwd=T3BmSjQ4TlU4QVpPZldvZHBSQ1lhUT09. All public comments received during this period will be considered in the selection of activities to be funded with HOME - ARP funding. Any written comments should be made to the attention of Tuesday Redmond, Community Development Director, Wayne County, Guardian Building, 500 Griswold St., 28th Floor, Detroit, MI 48226.
PLEASE NOTE: This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act), MCLA 41.71 a (2) (3) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services, or persons who require translation services may contact Tuesday Redmond, Community Development Director, in writing, by email at tredmond@waynecounty.com, or by calling 313.224.6418.
Notice of Public Hearing and Comment Period for the Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) - American Rescue Plan
The American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act of 2021 has provided $10,288,375 to the Charter County of Wayne to provide housing, services, and shelter to individuals experiencing homelessness and other vulnerable populations (a complete list of eligible activities can be found at Notice CPD-21-10, Requirements for the Use of Funds in the HOME-American Rescue Plan Program - Final HOME-ARP Implementation Notice_(hud.gov)).
Notice is hereby given that the County of Wayne has completed a draft Allocation Plan for these funds. Prior to submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), a draft of the Allocation Plan is available for public review and comment for a 15-day period from October 18, 2022, through November 2, 2022. The draft Allocation Plan can be found on the County's Website https://www.waynecounty.com/departments/econdev/home-program.aspx. The information will also be available for review and comment at the Wayne County Economic Development Office of Wayne County, located at 500 Griswold, 28th Floor, Detroit, MI 48226 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
A public hearing regarding the possible use of these funds will be held on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. via Zoom. Join the public hearing with the following Zoom link: https://waynecounty.zoom.us/j/86354356306?pwd=T3BmSjQ4TlU4QVpPZldvZHBSQ1lhUT09. All public comments received during this period will be considered in the selection of activities to be funded with HOME - ARP funding. Any written comments should be made to the attention of Tuesday Redmond, Community Development Director, Wayne County, Guardian Building, 500 Griswold St., 28th Floor, Detroit, MI 48226.
PLEASE NOTE: This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act), MCLA 41.71 a (2) (3) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services, or persons who require translation services may contact Tuesday Redmond, Community Development Director, in writing, by email at tredmond@waynecounty.com, or by calling 313.224.6418.
October 19, 2022 - 11:00 am Eastern Time
Zoom Meeting Link
Meeting ID: 863 5435 6306
Passcode: 122451
First Time Home Buyers Program
Wayne County offers first time homebuyers down payment and closing cost assistance when purchasing a home in any of the 37 participating communities. The assistance comes in the form of an interest-free deferred loan that is due upon the sale of the property by the loan recipient. For an existing property, the loan amount is $5,000. For a newly constructed home, the loan amount is $10,000.
Each homebuyer must complete a home ownership counseling program in order to be eligible for assistance. Currently Wayne County has a contract with the National Faith Homebuyers Program to provide a series of classes in credit, buying a home, qualifying for a mortgage, home maintenance, and other related topics. Each potential homeowner earns a certificate of completion after a series of classes. First time homebuyers are defined as a purchaser who has not owned a home within the last three years. Interested person should contact National Faith Community Homebuyers at (313) 255-9500 to enroll in the program.
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Rental Housing Development Program
Wayne County can provide gap financing for the development of newly constructed or rehabilitated rental projects serving very-low income households and special needs groups such as: seniors, homeless, or the disabled throughout the 37 participating communities. Typically these are projects that primarily supported through subsidies from either HUD Section 202, 811 or Supportive Housing Programs; Low Income Housing Tax Credits from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority; or other similar funding agencies. HOME Funds can be used to fill a gap in financing of up to $500,000. All projects are required to achieve an Energy Star certification.Developers interested in participating in the program are required to complete a HOME Program Application. Applicants must have site control in order to be considered for funding. The County's contribution may be in the form of a loan or a grant to the project, however it will be secured through a second mortgage to guarantee that the units remain affordable to very-low income households throughout the HUD required affordability period.Organizations interested in participating in the program are encouraged to consult with the Housing Division in advance of completing the HOME Intake Application.
