The HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) is a federal entitlement program that was established by the National Affordable Housing Act of 1990. As a HOME participating jurisdiction, the Metropolitan Government receives an annual allocation of funds directly from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
The primary objective of HOME is to expand the supply of decent, safe and affordable housing for low- and moderate-income families. HOME funds for homeownership projects must be used to benefit persons who earn less than 80% of the area median income for Nashville and Davidson County (AMI), while rental projects must benefit persons who earn less than 60% AMI. Recipients of HOME subsidies must agree to maintain affordability for a specified period of time based on the amount of subsidy received.
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MDHA Accepting Applications for HOME Investment Partnerships Program
MDHA is soliciting applications from qualified for-profit and nonprofit developers for funding to provide new affordable rental housing opportunities for tenants with incomes at or below 60% of the Area Median Income (AMI) for Davidson County, adjusted according to family size. MDHA has allocated a minimum of $2,109,502 in HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds for eligible rental projects to be completed by qualified developers who respond to this request for applications (RFA). This amount includes the following set-asides:
- A minimum of $359,502 specifically for projects to be owned, sponsored or developed by nonprofit developers that apply for and receive designation as Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs);
The $1,750,000 remaining HOME funds are available to all qualified for-profit and nonprofit developers for use in all HOME eligible rental projects and are not restricted solely for use in CHDO, permanent supportive housing or new nonprofit partner projects. The intent of this RFA is to identify rental projects that create decent, safe and affordable housing opportunities for low-income households utilizing HOME funds while leveraging other resources. All HOME-funded projects must comply with all U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) HOME program regulations as described in this RFA. The application deadline is 11:59 p.m. CDT Friday, Aug. 31, 2026.
A virtual pre-application meeting will be held at 10 a.m. CDT Wednesday, July 29, 2026, via Zoom.
Please click here for more information and to apply.
HOME: Eligible Activities
- Administration: MDHA Community Development Department staff provide grant management and oversight of the HOME Program.
- Homebuyer Programs: Funds will be made available to qualified developers for projects that will provide affordable homeownership opportunities for sale to households with incomes ≤ 80% AMI.
- Rental Programs: Funding is available for the construction of new units for rent to households with incomes ≤ 60% AMI.
HOME-ARP
HOME-ARP, issued through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as a part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), was signed into law in 2021 and provided $5 billion to states and local jurisdictions to serve the following Qualifying Populations (QP):
- Experiencing homelessness
- At risk of homelessness: ELI (<30% AMI), no resources or supports to prevent homelessness, and any one of seven additional criteria
- Fleeing, or attempting to flee, domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking
- Other populations: For example, previously homeless, severely cost-burdened, ELI, or VLI who meet one of seven additional criteria
Davidson County received $9,298,780 in HOME‐ARP funding. After a community consultation process, MDHA revised its Allocation Plan, originally submitted to HUD for approval in 2022. The draft revision is below and proposes to use the majority of the funding to develop key supportive services that will promote successful tenancies and reduce returns to homelessness.