Public Notice - Substantial Amendment to the Five-Year Consolidated Plan (FYI 2021-2025)

In accordance with requirements of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the City of Cleveland Draft Substantial Amendment to the Five-Year Consolidated Plan (FY 2021-2025) is now available for public comment.

The purpose of the Amendment is to modify the Five-Year Consolidated Plan (FY 2021-2025) Home-ARP Allocation Plan to allow for preferences and limitations to support the following populations:

• Homeless Individuals or Families per 24 CFR 91.5, Homeless (1), (2), or (3) (QP 1)
• Individuals or Families who are At Risk of Homelessness per 24 CFR 91.5 (QP 2)
• Individuals who are Fleeing, Attempting to Flee, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, Stalking, or Human Trafficking, as defined by HUD (QP 3)
• Other Populations who are families requiring services or housing services to prevent homelessness or are at Greatest Risk of Housing Instability (QP 4)
• Seniors (55 years or older and 62 years or older) who meet the definition of at least one of the QPs
• Young Adults aged 18-24, including young adults aged 18-24 with dependents, who meet the definition of at least one of the QPs
• Veterans or Families that include a Veteran Family Member that meet the criteria for one of the QPs
• Individuals or Families living with a Disability who meet the definition of at least one of the QPs
• Individuals who are suffering from Chronic Mental Illness who meet the definition of at least one of the QPs

The public comment period for this amendment to the Five-Year Consolidated Plan (FY2021-2025) is April 23rd, 2025 through May 9th, 2025. A copy of the draft amended Plan is available for review at www.clevelandohio.gov. For more information or to submit a public comment, please contact Anthony Bango at abango@clevelandohio.gov.

HOME-ARP Allocation Plan Template with Guidance - January 2023

HOME-ARP Allocation Plan Template with Guidance - Update 4-28-25