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COUNTY OF HAWAI'I OFFICE OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 1990 Kino’ole Street, Suite 105 HILO, HAWAI'I 96720-5293 V/TTY: (808) 959-4642 FAX: (808) 959-9308 RESIDENTIAL REPAIR PROGRAM (RRP) FACT SHEET PURPOSE: To provide low cost loans to benefit low-and moderate-income homeowners in the County of Hawai'i to repair the dwelling unit that they occupy as their primary residence. PROGRAM FUNDING: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant Program. APPLICATION FEE: 1. There is a $50.00 processing fee. APPLICANT QUALIFICATION: 1.Total adjusted gross income of all persons living in the household may not exceed the attached household income limit schedule. (See attached schedule) 2. Applicant must be owner/occupant for at least one year prior to filing a loan application for proposed repairs to the dwelling. A rental unit or a portion of a owner/occupied unit that is used for rental purposes is not eligible for rehabilitation assistance. DWELLING QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Single family dwelling owned in fee simple. 2. The dwelling must be a completed residence prior to the owner applying. 3. The residence must meet equity underwriting requirements. 4. After repairs, the dwelling must be safe, sanitary and decent. 5. Dwelling may not be located in the Flood Hazard Area unless all flood hazards are mitigated under Executive Order 11988, Flood Plan Management. 6. Dwelling must be insured (homeowners insurance). The applicant and dwelling must meet all program underwriting requirements as documented in the RRP Administrative Rules. A copy of the Rules is available at www.hawaiicounty.gov/office-of-housing or by contacting the Office of Housing and Community Development.