Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing (HPRP) Program

Through the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP), funds are available to provide housing stability services in Tennessee communities. The State of Tennessee has been allocated $13,467,433 to provide financial assistance and services to either prevent individuals and families from becoming homeless or to help those who are experiencing homelessness to be quickly re-housed and stabilized. Local HUD Entitlement jurisdictions will receive separate allocations directly from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

The Substantial Amendment to the Consolidated Plan and Program Description was submitted to HUD on May 15, 2009. THDA received the award letter July 17, 2009 noting acceptance of the amendment.  THDA is required to pass these funds through to local governments and private non-profit entities. THDA has selected sub-grantees and has developed required program implementation materials. 

THDA is required to execute all local sub-grantee contract agreements by September 30, 2009, and expects an effective local program start date of October 1, 2009. THDA will allocate funds to the state's 10 Continuum of Care organizations based on the HUD-defined pro rata share formula and additional data that reflects current Tennessee unemployment and change in unemployment data. Tennessee's Continua cover all 95 counties.

A Continuum of Care is a community-based, long-range plan that addresses the needs of homeless persons in order to help them reach maximum self-sufficiency. The Continuum of Care is developed through collaboration with a broad cross section of the community and based on an assessment of local homeless needs and resources. The Continuum of Care is recommended by HUD as a comprehensive and strategic approach to addressing homelessness.

Contact the local HPRP contact in your county for more information on the Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program.