HOM History

In the spring of 1994, the Arizona Department of Commerce was awarded a Shelter Plus Care grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the provision of tenant-based rental assistance for homeless persons with serious mental illness.

This grant provided funding for 300 households in Maricopa County. The Department of Commerce partnered with the Maricopa County Regional Behavioral Health Authority (RBHA) to provide the supportive service component of the grant and overall grant administration. The RBHA needed a professional housing provider with experience in the administration and operation of affordable housing programs.  HOM, Inc. was created in July 1994 as a response to this need.

Since its inception, HOM, Inc. has provided housing services to thousands of individuals and families throughout Maricopa County.

Certifications, Licenses and Professional Experience

HOM, Inc. team members possess a magnitude of experience in the affordable housing
industry and maintain the following certifications and licenses:

• Certified Public Housing Manager (PHM)
• Certified Occupancy Specialist
• Certified Housing Quality Standards (HQS) Inspector
• Certified Credit Compliance Professional for the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program administered by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
• Arizona Real Estate Broker and Sales license