Special Needs Housing Opportunities
In partnership with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the Department of Planning & Development provides assistance in the form of annual grants to housing providers for special needs populations.

Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG)
Information on annual competitive grant process that provides funding to eligible organizations for the provision of basic shelter and supportive services for people experiencing homelessness.

Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA)
Information on annual competitive grant process that provides funding to eligible organizations for the provision of housing and supportive services for people living with HIV/AIDS

Proposed Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program
The City is proposing to amend its Consolidated Planning Strategy to include a Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program as required by the Department of Housing and Urban Development to receive funds allocated through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. For more information, please view:

• Notice of Public Hearing and Public Comment Period
• Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program Fact Sheet
• Proposed Consolidated Planning Strategy Amendment to include Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program