As has been already stated, HOPWA Short-Term Supported Housing can be used to fund emergency shelter operations on a limited basis under this activity.
There are two important limits on this activity. First, assistance may not be provided to any individual for more than 60 days in any six-month period.
Second, funded facilities may not exceed more than 50 households.
Grantees and sponsors who administer this activity should have policies and procedures in place addressing these limits.
Note that under this activity, HOPWA funds can also be used for reasonable and appropriate motel and hotel vouchers for up to 30 days of assistance,
if no appropriate shelter beds are available and subsequent rental housing has been identified
but is not immediately available for move-in by program participants, as described in FAQ #761 on the HUD Exchange website.
For monitoring, review policies and procedures in order to ensure that they reflect these time and facility size limits.
Documentation in client files should reflect compliance with length of stay requirements.