Guides, tools, and webinars are provided by topic to assist HTF grantees in designing and implementing their programs.
Opportunity Zones and the HTF Program Webinar
This webinar covers the basics of using HTF funds within Opportunity Zones (OZs). The webinar is recommended to be used in conjunction with the Using HOME and HTF Funds within Opportunity Zones Guidebook.
Date Published: July 2022
2022 HTF Basics Webinar Series
This three-part webinar series provided participants with a detailed review of the regulatory requirements for the use of HTF program funds including eligible activities, long-term affordability requirements, eligible costs, the required policies and procedures, and the administrative requirements.
Date Published: June 2022
Using HOME and HTF Funds within Opportunity Zones
This Guidebook provides HOME Participating Jurisdictions (PJs) and HTF grantees with background information about the OZ program, and tools to facilitate the development of HOME- or HTF-assisted housing in the OZs. Grantees can use this Guidebook to educate themselves, OZ investors and developers, and other potential development partners about how HOME or HTF projects can be developed in OZs, and the benefits of doing so.
Date Published: August 2021
This document provides an overview of the program requirements and eligible activities for HTF.
Date Published: June 2015
Comparison of HTF and the HOME Investment Partnerships Program
This chart shows the comparisons between HTF and HOME.
Date Published: March 2015
These FAQs cover the following topics: Activities, Cross Cutting Requirements, Program Management, and Program Requirements.
Date Published: Ongoing
Notice CPD-18-08: Guidance for Grantees on Submitting HTF Allocation Plans
This Notice provides guidance to States on the submission requirements for the HTF program. States are defined as the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and U.S. Virgin Islands.
Date Published: June 2018
FY 2017 HTF Grantee Allocation Plan Sample Form
This sample form may be used by HTF grantees to submit their 2017 HTF allocation plans.
Date Published: June 2017
FY 2016 HTF Grantee Allocation Plan Sample Form
This sample form may be used by HTF grantees to submit their 2016 HTF allocation plans.
Date Published: May 2016
FY 2016 HTF Allocation Plans Webinar
This webinar covers submission requirements of the 2016 HTF allocation plan.
Date Published: April 2016
Overview of New HTF eCon Planning Suite Screens Webinar
This webinar shows how to utilize the HTF screens in the eCon Planning Suite.
Date Published: March 2018
HTF e-Con Planning Suite Screens Office Hours
This session reviews how to integrate HTF elements into the Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plans templates in the eCon Planning Suite.
Date Published: September 2017
HTF and eCon Planning Suite Quick Guide
This guide provides guidance on how state grantees should include the HTF in the Consolidated Plan; how state grantees should include the HTF in Action Plans; and how entitlement grantees who are HTF subgrantees should include the HTF in the Action Plan.
Date Published: September 2017
This document provides FAQs regarding HTF and the eCon planning Suite.
Date Published: August 2016
HTF Environmental Provisions, Notices, and Webinars
This web page describes the Environmental Provisions for HTF projects involving new construction and rehabilitation.
Date Published: Ongoing
Section 3 Final Rule for HOME and HTF: How to Use IDIS for Reporting
This webinar provides a demonstration on how to use IDIS for reporting Section 3 accomplishments for HOME and HTF projects.
Date Published: September 2021
Section 3 Final Rule for HOME and HTF: Overview
This webinar provides an overview of the Section 3 Final Rule for HOME PJs and HTF grantees.
Date Published: July 2021
This notice provides guidance to HOME PJs and HTF grantees on the Section 3 Final Rule including outlining key changes made by the Final Rule and providing guidance for tracking and reporting compliance with the new requirements.
Date Published: July 2021
Housing Counselor Certification Final Rule Requirements for the HTF Program
Learn how to implement housing counseling requirements for HTF Program activities as of the final compliance deadline, August 1, 2021.
IDIS Online Reports User Guide
This manual provides instructions for generating MicroStrategy reports using IDIS.
Using IDIS for HTF Training Videos
These training videos provide an overview of IDIS for HTF grantees.
Date Published: March 2022
HTF IDIS User Manual for Grantees
This manual provides instruction to HTF grantee users on how to set up, fund, draw funds for, and complete HTF activities in IDIS.
Date Published: May 2017
CPD Income Eligibility Calculator
This Calculator performs income eligibility and assistance amount calculations for HTF and other CPD programs.
Date Published: Ongoing