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GASTONIA-GASTON CONSORTIUM HOME-ARP ALLOCATION PLAN (March 24, 2023 - FINAL)

As the lead agency for the Gastonia-Gaston Home Consortium, the City of Gastonia  was awarded $2.8 million dollars as part of the HOME American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP).  The grant is from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and  may be used to assist citizens with housing and housing-related services. In order to receive the funds,  an allocation plan must be developed and include feedback from citizens and the community. 

Who is eligible to receive grant assistance?

  • Homeless Individuals and Families
  • Individuals of families at-risk of losing housing
  • Domestic Violence Victims 
  • Military Veterans
  • Persons with very low incomes who are most likely to have unstable housing conditions

How can grant funds be used?

  • Build or repair Affordable Housing
  • Provide Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) Vouchers
  • Provide Homeless Prevention and Housing Counseling Services  
  • Create shelter space  or Non-Congregate Shelter (NCS) where each individual or household has living space that offers some level of privacy. (examples:  hotels or dormitories).

            Note: The Non-Congregate Shelter (NCS) type will not replace the current emergency shelter.

  What else can the grant be used for?

  • Pay staff to manage the program
  • Training and Development for non-profit organizations

What has taken place so far (timeline)?

  • January 1 - 20, 2023: Community Survey.
  • Tuesday, February 7, 2023 -10:00 am - 11:30 am: Non-Profit Organizations, Fair Housing Agencies, Other Community Groups

              PRESENTATION SLIDES: Agency Input Session 2023 02 07-10am 

  • Tuesday, February 7, 2023 – 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm: Local government municipalities 

              PRESENTATION SLIDES: Gaston County Municipalities Input Session 2023 02 07-1pm

  • February 9, 2023: Deadline to receive all comments for the draft plan.
  • February 10 – 21, 2023: City staff will use comments received along with statistical data to prepare a draft plan.
  • February 23, 2023, 6pm: Conduct an in-person Community Meeting to present the draft plan and obtain final comments

                 Location: City of Gastonia Adult Recreation Center                                        
                 Address: 519 W. Franklin Blvd., Gastonia, NC 28052

  • February 22, 2023 – March 10, 2023: Public Comment Period-The draft plan will be available for citizen comments for a 15-day period.
  • March 9, 2023, 12 - 2pm : Virtual Public Hearing
  • March 10, 2023: Written comments due by 5 pm
  • March 21, 2023: Submit to Gastonia City Council for approval
  • March 24, 2023: Submit document to HUD for review and approval
  • April 18, 2023: HUD approved allocation plan

 For additional details on housing or homeless assistance please visit the HUD website.


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