The HOME Program is the largest federal block grant program for affordable housing for low-income households. All HOME funds must be used to benefit families and individuals who qualify as low-income at or below 80% of the Area Median Income.
An individual resident may apply for direct assistance for projects such as owner-occupied housing rehabilitation and down payment assistance when the county has an active program.
A developer of affordable housing or a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) may apply for funding to develop affordable housing.