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1. What is the HOME Program?

The HOME Program was created to expand the supply of affordable housing. The general goals of the HOME Program are to:

• Expand the supply of decent and affordable housing for low-income persons
• Expand the capacity of nonprofit housing providers
• Strengthen the ability of state and local governments to provide housing
• Leverage private sector participation

2. What areas of the county are eligible for HOME funding?

Affordable housing projects may take place throughout the county.

Owner-occupied housing rehabilitation projects may only take place within unincorporated Pinal County, and the communities of Eloy, Florence, and Mammoth.

3. What projects are eligible with HOME funds?

Pinal County invests HOME funds in the following housing activities:

• Homeowner Rehabilitation - Assist existing low-income owner occupants with the rehabilitation or reconstruction of their home. To submit an application for assistance visit the owner-occupied housing rehabilitation program page on the website.
• Homeownership Housing Development - Develop for sale affordable housing units to assist households with homeownership opportunities.
• Rental Housing Development - Increase the supply of affordable rental housing through acquisition of standard rental properties, new construction, or rehabilitation of affordable rental housing.

4. What projects were funded with HOME funds?

Projects are identified each year and are listed in the Annual Action Plan.

5. Who can apply for HOME funds?

The HOME Program is the largest federal block grant program for affordable housing for low-income households. All HOME funds must be used to benefit families and individuals who qualify as low-income at or below 80% of the Area Median Income.

An individual resident may apply for direct assistance for projects such as owner-occupied housing rehabilitation and down payment assistance when the county has an active program.

A developer of affordable housing or a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) may apply for funding to develop affordable housing.

6. How do eligible organizations apply for HOME funds?

An individual resident may apply for owner-occupied housing rehabilitation assistance by visiting the owner-occupied housing rehabilitation program page on the website.

A housing developer may apply for assistance, when Pinal County has issued a request for proposal.