HOME-ARP Stakeholder Survey

HOME-ARP Stakeholder Survey

Cumberland County Community Development Department
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through the Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program grant has allocated $1,435,021 of the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act of 2021 funds to Cumberland County to perform eligible activities that must primarily benefit qualifying individuals and families who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or in other vulnerable populations.

Prior to using the HOME-ARP funds, Cumberland County must consult with housing and service providers whose clientele include the Qualifying Populations to identify unmet needs and gaps in housing and service delivery systems. Feedback provided by the service providers and citizens will aide Cumberland County in determining how to best use the HOME-ARP funds to meet the needs of the qualifying populations.

To learn more about the Qualifying Populations, eligible activities, and other information about the HOME-ARP program, please refer to Cumberland County Community Development Webpage and / or HUD's website.
1. Please rank the Qualifying Populations below beginning with the population you believe should have the highest priority. Please place your mouse over the item and drag the selection to the appropriate ranking level. Note: the selected items will be re-ranked in ascending order.
2. Select the supportive services your organization currently offers to the Qualifying Populations:

Case ManagementLegal ServicesMoving Cost AssistanceEmployment AssistanceEducational AssistanceDevelopment of Affordable HousingRental Assistance (Short-Term/Medium-Term)Emergency Shelter for Homeless PersonsTenant Based Rental AssistanceAcquisition / Development of Non-Congregate Units (i.e., Emergency Shelter Providing Individual Rooms Other than a Traditional Homeless Shelter)Not ApplicableOther
3. Please select from the list below, the special population you believe has the highest need for housing and services.

Single adults and/or two adult households (married/domestic partners/close relativesFamilies with children and youthIndividuals/family members with a permanent disability that limits housing optionsThose with chronic physical or mental health conditions requiring supportive servicesThose with substance use disorders requiring supportive servicesThose with histories of domestic violence abuseThose with two or more of the following barriers: lack of a high school diploma/GED; illiteracy; low English proficiency; or, a history of unstable employment
4. Please rank the following activities beginning with the activity you believe should have the highest priority. Please place your mouse over the item and drag the selection to the appropriate ranking level. Note: the selected items will be re-ranked in ascending order.
5. What do you see as major barriers to affordable housing? Please select all that is applicable.

Acceleration in rentLow supply of affordable housing unitsSubstandard housing unitsLack of funding sources to build affordable unitsLack of accessibility for people with disabilitiesLack of housing units for large families (of 5 or more people)Lack of landlord participation in rental subsidy assistanceLand use policies and zoning regulationsNot in my backyard (NIMBY)Economic factors (low wage jobs, gap in education/job preparation and workplace needs)Lack of flexibility with program policies and process, too much red tapeOther
6. If HOME-ARP funds were used for development of new affordable housing units, would you prefer the option of all units being made available to all of the Qualifying Populations, or making at least 70% available to the Qualifying Populations and making the remaining units available for the rest of the low-to-moderate-income renters?

Make all units available to Qualifying PopulationsMake a minimum of 70% available to the Qualifying Populations and the rest avaible to other renters of all income levels
7. If HOME-ARP funds were used for tenant-based rental assistance, what type of assistance do you believe should be provided. Please select all that is applicable.

Security DepositRental AssistanceUtility DepositUtility PaymentOther
8. If HOME-ARP funds were used for non-congregate shelter, what do you believe is the area of greatest need for shelter facilities?

Costs for increasing EXISTING shelter capacity and operationsCosts for the development of NEW shelter facilitiesCosts associated with increasing access to supportive servicesShelter operating costsAdministration and planning costs for shelter facilities
9. If HOME-ARP funds were used for providing supportive services, what are the top three services you believe should have the highest priority? Please select up to three services.

Housing Counseling (i.e. landlord/tenant rights, housing search, budgeting, credit education/repair, etc (does not include first time home buyer / foreclosure counseling)Mental Health ServicesSubstance Abuse Treatment ServicesEngagement / OutreachHomelessness Prevention ServicesHealth ServicesTransportation ServicesJob Readiness / Employment AssistanceLife Skills TrainingCase Management ServicesChild CareLegal Services
10. Are there any additional unmet needs / services you see among the Qualifying Populations, or any additional remarks you wish to add?
11. Which type of organization best describes your group or affiliation?

Homeless Service Provider - Emergency or Temporary Shelter/housingHomeless Service Provider - Rapid Rehousing or Permanent Supportive HousingPublic Housing AuthorityDomestic Violence Service ProviderVeteran Affairs / Veteran's GroupHuman Relations / Fair Housing / Civil Rights OrganizationOrganization Serving People with DisabilitiesOrganization Serving People Living with HIV/AIDSOther Public Agency (i.e. Local Government, etc.)Continuum of CareLandlord / Property ManagerDeveloperResident / AdvocateOther
12. How long has your organization been operating in the Fayetteville/Cumberland County area?
13. If representing an organization, what is your organization's mission statement or focus area?
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15. Name of Organization (If Applicable)
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