Toolkit: HPRP

The Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP) was authorized under American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. $1.5 billion of funding for the program was distributed based on the formula used for the Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG) program.

The Purpose of HPRP
The purpose of HPRP is to provide homelessness prevention assistance to households who would otherwise become homeless and to provide assistance to rapidly re-house persons who are homeless.

General Requirements

Program participants must be:

Homeless or At-risk of Homelessness
Engage in initial consultation to determine appropriate assistance
Income of 50% or less Area Median Income(AMI): HUD Income Limits
Have no other housing options
Have no financial resources or support networks to obtain or maintain housing

HUD Issued Guidance

Data Collection and Reporting

Tools and TA Resources

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