The HOME program assists cities, counties, developers, Native American Entities, and nonprofit Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs) to create and retain affordable housing. HOME Program Activities provides grants for first-time homebuyer, owner-occupied rehabilitation, and tenant-based rental assistance programs.
The Application Portal contains all applications for the HOME program (both Project Activities and Program Activities). This includes current HOME NOFA applications as well as Program Income applications. Program Income funds are available only to cities and counties with HOME program income generated from earlier HOME single family or rental projects.
Visit the HOME Project Activities page for rental projects and first-time homebuyer subdivision construction projects.
Notice of Funding Availability
2024 HOME Program Activities
| Year | Document Name | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2024 HOME Program Activities Awards | Download |
| 2024 | Amended HOME 2024 NOFA | Download |
| 2024 | Appendix A – Eligible HOME Jurisdictions | Download |
| 2024 | Appendix B – CHDO Certification | Download |
Program Overview
The HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) was established under the Federal HOME Investment Partnerships Act Statutes at Title II of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 12701 et seq.
The State of California HOME Program supports the following housing activities:
- First-Time Homebuyer (FTHB) Program, including scattered-site infill new construction — Helping eligible households achieve sustainable homeownership.
- Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation (OOR) Program — Supporting low-income homeowners in making critical repairs and improvements to maintain safe, decent housing.
- Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) Program — Providing rental support to income-qualified households facing housing instability.
Eligible applicants include cities, counties, and federally recognized tribal entities seeking to operate one or more HOME-funded programs within their jurisdictional areas provided they do not receive HUD HOME funding through another source. Additionally, prospective HCD-certified Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs) may apply exclusively for the HOME FTHB Infill New Construction Program, within an eligible jurisdictional area.