City Council reallocates $500K from tenant assistance to supportive services for homelessness

The Provo City Council meeting on December 17, 2024, focused on the allocation of funds from the HOME ARP grant, a one-time funding initiative from HUD aimed at assisting individuals experiencing homelessness or those at risk of becoming homeless.

During the meeting, council members discussed a request from one of the grantees who proposed reallocating $500,000 from tenant-based rental assistance (TBRA) to supportive services. This adjustment would reduce the TBRA balance to $420,000 while increasing the supportive services funding to $620,000. The grantee believes that this shift will enhance their ability to serve clients more effectively.

The council approved the funding reallocation, emphasizing the importance of adapting resources to meet the needs of the community. This decision reflects a commitment to addressing homelessness in Provo and ensuring that support services are adequately funded to assist those in need.

Overall, the meeting underscored the ongoing efforts of the Provo City Council to respond to homelessness challenges through strategic funding decisions.