Public Notices

Home-America Rescue Plan Allocation Plan (HOME-ARP) 15-Day Commenting Period June 8 to June 22, 2022

The City of North Miami (City) was awarded $1,088,181 in HOME-American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) funds in a one-time allocation from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). HOME-ARP funding was created to assist qualifying populations with affordable rental housing, rental assistance, supportive services, and/or non-congregate shelter to reduce homelessness and increase housing stability. 

HOME-ARP funds may be used for individuals or families from the qualifying populations: 

• Homeless; 
• At-risk of homelessness;
• Fleeing or attempting to flee domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking; 
• Other populations where providing assistance would prevent the family’s homelessness or would serve those with the greatest risk of housing instability.

HOME-ARP funds can be used for the following activities:

• Production or preservation of affordable rental housing; 
• Tenant-based rental assistance; 
• Supportive services, homeless prevention services, and housing counseling; 
• Acquisition or development of non-congregate shelters; 
• Administration and Planning; and 
• Nonprofit Operating and Capacity Building Assistance.

The City’s HOME-ARP Allocation Plan describes how the funding will be used to address the needs, objectives, and goals as identified in the consultation and public participation process. After City Council approval, the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan will be submitted to HUD for approval on or before August 15, 2022. The projected use of HOME-ARP funding is provided below:

A draft copy of the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan will be available to the public for a 15-day comment period beginning June 8 through June 22, 2022. We seek your comments on the Plan. Printed copies of the Plan will be available at the North Miami City Hall located at 776 NE 125th Street, North Miami, and the North Miami Public Library located at 835 NE 132 Street, North Miami, FL. You can also view the full draft of the Plan online here Version OptionsPublic NoticesHeadline. 

Anyone wishing to comment on the plan may submit written comments via email at: housing@northmiamifl.gov or in writing to Alberte Bazile, Director, at the City of North Miami, Housing and Social Services Department, 776 NE 125th Street, North Miami, FL 33161. 

If requested this document can be provided in an alternative format.

Community Development  Block Grant (CDBG)

Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME0

Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan 30-Day Commenting Period June 8 to July 7, 2022

The City of North Miami (City) was notified that it will receive a total of $1,115,288 in federal grant funds for FY 2022-2023 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) comprised of a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) allocation of $768,251 and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) program allocation of $347,037. CDBG and HOME funds can be used to develop stronger communities by providing decent housing, creating suitable living environment, and expanding economic opportunities. Activities must benefit low- and moderate-income persons with at least 70% of funding benefitting households with incomes at or below 80% of the area median income. The City’s FY 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan (AAP) describes how the CDBG and HOME grant allocations will be used to address the needs, objectives, and goals set in its FY 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan. After City Council approval, the AAP will be submitted to HUD for approval on or before August 15, 2022. The projected use of funds for the FY 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan is provided below:

A draft copy of the FY 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan will be available to the public for a 30-day comment period beginning June 8 through July 7, 2022. We seek your comments on the Plan. Printed copies of the Plan will be available at the North Miami City Hall located at 776 NE 125th Street, North Miami, and the North Miami Public Library located at 835 NE 132 Street, North Miami, FL. You can also view the full draft of the Plan online here Version OptionsPublic NoticesHeadline. 

Anyone wishing to comment on the plan may submit written comments via email at: housing@northmiamifl.gov or in writing to Alberte Bazile, Director, at the City of North Miami, Housing and Social Services Department, 776 NE 125th Street, North Miami, FL 33161. 

If requested this document can be provided in an alternative format or language.

Home-American Rescue Plan Allocation Plan (HOME-ARP) 

Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) 

Public Comment Period & Public Hearings

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of North Miami was awarded $1,088,181 in HOME-American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) funds in a one-time allocation from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). 

HOME-ARP funding was created to assist qualifying populations with affordable rental housing, rental assistance, supportive services, and/or non-congregate shelter to reduce homelessness and increase housing stability. 

HOME-ARP funds may be used for individuals or families from the qualifying populations:

• Homeless; 
• At-risk of homelessness; 
• Fleeing or attempting to flee domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking; 
• Other populations where providing assistance would prevent the family’s homelessness or would serve those with the greatest risk of housing instability; and 

HOME-ARP funds can be used for the following activities:

• Production or preservation of affordable rental housing; 
• Tenant-based rental assistance; 
• Supportive services, homeless prevention services, and housing counseling; 
• Acquisition or development of non- congregate shelters; 
• Administration and Planning; and 
• Nonprofit Operating and Capacity Building Assistance.

The City will make funds available for activities once the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan’s associated consultation, public participation process, and HUD approval have been completed through the substantial amendment of the FY 2021 Annual Action Plan. 

The City will host two citizen workshops on May 11 and May 12, 2022 to present an overview of the HOME-ARP funding uses, targeted beneficiaries, eligible expenses, and to solicit input and feedback from stakeholders and interested parties. The City will host a Public Hearing on June 7, 2022, followed by a 15-day commenting period, and a second Public Hearing will be conducted on July 12, 2022 to present the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan and solicit feedback from the public. Once an approved HOME-ARP Allocation Plan is complete, the City will solicit applications following the Request for Proposal policies, regulations and procedures of the City Procurement Department. 

*All meetings are livestreamed on all City of North Miami platforms except the meeting at Joe Celestin Center (Facebook live only)

 Anyone unable to attend these meetings but wishing to contact the Housing and Social Services Department for more information or to make their views known may do so by submitting written comments to: 

City of North Miami
Housing and Social Services Department
Attn: Alberte Bazile, Housing & Social Services Director
776 NE 125th Street, North Miami, FL 33161
or email at: housing@northmiamifl.gov
Telephone: 305-893-6511 ext. 20000

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing special accommodation to participate in this proceedings should contact the Housing and Social Services Department no later than four (4) days prior to the proceeding. Telephone (350) 893-6511m Ext. 20000, for assistance. If hearing impaired, telephone 711 or you may contact 1-800-955-8771 for the Florida Relay Service for assistance.

If requested this document can be provided in an alternative format.

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME)
Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan

The City of North Miami (City) is an “entitlement” community eligible to receive assistance from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) programs. The City is expected to receive approximately $800,000 in CDBG funds and $300,000 in HOME funds for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2023. CDBG and HOME funds can be used for public facilities and infrastructure improvements, public services, affordable housing, and economic development. Projects must generally benefit low- and moderate-income persons with at least 70% of funding benefitting households with incomes at or below 80% of the area median income. The City is required to develop an Annual Action Plan (AAP) to describe how the City’s annual CDBG and HOME grant allocations will be used to address the needs, objectives and goals set in its 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan. After City Council approval, the AAP will be submitted to HUD for approval.

As mandated by the Federal regulations at 24 CFR Part 91, the City is starting a collaborative planning process to get the input of residents and other community stakeholders on the use of grant funds. The city will be conducting open meetings followed by a 30-day comment period; public comments are then incorporated into the AAP. Persons living or working in North Miami are encouraged to attend and participate in the meetings/events listed below, and review and comment on the drafts.

*All meetings are livestreamed on all City of North Miami platforms except the meeting at Joe Celestin Center (Facebook live only)

Anyone unable to attend these meetings but wishing to contact the Housing and Social Services Department for more information or to make their views known may do so by submitting written comments to: 

City of North Miami
Housing and Social Services Department
Attn: Alberte Bazile, Housing & Social Services Director
776 NE 125th Street, North Miami, FL 33161
or email at: housing@northmiamifl.gov
Telephone: 305-893-6511 ext. 20000

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing special accommodation to participate in this proceedings should contact the Housing and Social Services Department no later than four (4) days prior to the proceeding. Telephone (350) 893-6511m Ext. 20000, for assistance. If hearing impaired, telephone 711 or you may contact 1-800-955-8771 for the Florida Relay Service for assistance.

If requested this document can be provided in an alternative format.