Government Services Residents Business I Want To... Search HomeGovernmentDepartmentsFinancial ServicesAmerican Rescue Plan Act American Rescue Plan Act What is ARP On March 11, 2021, the American Rescue Plan was signed into law. This bill includes direct financial assistance to local governments that have faced revenue losses and added safety expenses in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill includes over $1.3 billion for cities and towns in North Carolina. High Point is projected to receive a total of $22,699,511 paid out in two installments over the next 12 months in ARPA funds. Click to read the entire American Rescue Plan Bill. How It Can Be Spent The funds may be spent in a variety of ways to reduce the impact of the pandemic, including assisting households, small businesses and nonprofits; offsetting City revenue losses caused by the pandemic; aiding impacted industries, such as tourism, travel and hospitality; or making necessary investments in water, sewer or broadband infrastructure. They cannot be spent on a tax rate reduction or to delay a tax increase. Give us your opinion! Take our survey to let us know how you would use the $22 million to support your community! Public Discussion The City of High Point will host a joint public input meeting with Guilford County regarding the use of ARPA funds on Oct. 25, 2021. Join us for a community conversation to identify areas of opportunities and discuss how to best utilize these funds. Nov. 16, 2021 6 - 7:30 p.m. High Point Public Library 901 North Main St, High Point, N.C. 27262 Click to watch the live ARP meeting at the Library Nov. 18, 2021 6 - 7:30 p.m. High Point Museum 1859 East Lexington Ave, High Point, NC 27262 Click to watch the live ARP meeting at the Museum United States Department of the Treasury Guidance Click to read the interim Final Rule. NC League of Municipalities Accounting Division American Rescue Plan Act Annual Adopted Budgets Bond Information Comprehensive Financial Annual Report FY 2020 Finance Administration Archived Financial Reports Purchasing Division Staff Directory Pay a Bill Meeting Agendas Public Records Notify Me Jobs Trash / Recycling Contact Us City of High Point 211 S. Hamilton P.O. Box 230 High Point, NC 27261 Phone: 336-883-3111 TDD: 711 FAQs What is a Development Ordinance? Why did the City rewrite its Development Ordinance? Will the new Development Ordinance change the zoning on my property? Using This Site Employee Extranet Employee Webmail Site Map Accessibility Copyright Notices Government Websites by CivicPlus®