HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) — Program Activities

HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) — Program Activities Public Comment OPEN Public Comment Period Opens August 10 - September 9, 2026 at 5:00 Draft Guidelines The HOME program assists 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 HOME Program Activities Year Document Name Link 2026 Fact Sheet – HOME Draft Program Guidelines Download 2024 HOME 2024 NOFA 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 Background 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 12701 et seq. Eligible Program Activities 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 Eligible applicants include 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. Additional Information preview Forms Forms Resources Webinars & Trainings Archive On This Page NOFA Program Overview Forms Resources Webinars & Trainings Archive HOME Program Activities Contact us [email protected] Mailing List