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COUNTY OF HAWAI I
HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM PROPOSAL PACKET
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION................................................... 1
I.GENERAL INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS........................ 6
A.ELIGIBILITY OF THE APPLICANTS ......................... 6
B.FORMS OF ASSISTANCE ................................... 6
C.ELIGIBLE COSTS ........................................ 7
D.PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES ................................. 8
E.MATCHING FUNDS REQUIREMENT ............................ 9
F.ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES .................................. 10
II.RENTAL HOUSING ACTIVITIES................................ 11
A.HOME INVESTMENT ...................................... 11
B.INCOME LIMITS ........................................ 11
C.OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENTS ............................... 14
D.PROPERTY STANDARDS ................................... 16
E.PROPERTY VALUE. ...................................... 17
F.INITIAL AFFORDABILITY ................................ 17
G.PERIOD OF AFFORDABILITY .............................. 17
H.TARGETING OF HOME FUNDS .............................. 18
III.HOMEOWNERSHIP ACTIVITIES ............................... 22
A.HOME INVESTMENT ...................................... 22
B.INCOME LIMITS ........................................ 22
C.OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENTS ............................... 24
D.PROPERTY STANDARDS ................................... 24
E.PROPERTY VALUE ....................................... 26
F.INITIAL AFFORDABILITY ................................ 26
G.LONG-TERM AFFORDABILITY .............................. 26
H.TARGETING OF HOME FUNDS .............................. 28
I.OTHER REQUIREMENTS ................................... 28
IV.TENANT-BASED RENT ASSISTANCE............................. 29
A.HOME INVESTMENT ...................................... 29
B.INCOME LIMITS/ELIGIBLE BENEFICIARIES. ................ 30
C.OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENTS ............................... 32
D.PROPERTY STANDARDS ................................... 32
E.PROPERTY VALUE ....................................... 32
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F.INITIAL AFFORDABILITY ................................ 32
G.LONG-TERM AFFORDABILITY .............................. 32
H.TARGETING OF HOME FUNDS .............................. 32
I.OTHER REQUIREMENTS ................................... 32
V.THE COUNTY SELECTION SYSTEM.............................. 37
A.THRESHOLD FACTORS .................................... 37
1.ELIGIBLE COST ........................................ 37
2.FORMS OF ASSISTANCE .................................. 37
3.ELIGIBLE ENTITIES .................................... 37
4.MATCHING REQUIREMENTS ................................ 38
5.ELIGIBLE ACTIVITY .................................... 38
6.PROJECT SCHEDULE ..................................... 38
7.CONSISTENCY WITH THE COUNTY CONSOLIDATED PLAN ........ 38
8.RELOCATION PLAN ...................................... 40
9.ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS ......................... 40
10. SITE SELECTION....................................... 40
11. PROJECT FUNDING...................................... 40
B.PRIORITY FACTORS ..................................... 41
PROJECT EVALUATION................................... 41
APPLICANT EVALUATION................................. 43
RATING CRITERIA...................................... 45
C.FINAL SELECTION ...................................... 49
VI.PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS.................................... 50
A.GENERAL .............................................. 50
B.SUBMISSION DATES ..................................... 50
C.PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS ................................ 50
D.PROPOSAL SCHEDULE .................................... 50
VII. APPENDIX
A. HOME REGULATIONS - Part 92
B. HOME PROPOSAL FORM
EXHIBIT 1 – PROJECT INFORMATION..................... P-5
EXHIBIT 2 - EXTENT AND SERIOUSNESS OF THE IDENTIFIED
NEED ........................................ P-21
EXHIBIT 3 - CONSOLIDATED PLAN PRIORITIES .......... P-22
EXHIBIT 4 – NEED FOR HOME FUNDS.................... P-23
EXHIBIT 5 – RESULTS TO BE ACHIEVED................. P-24
EXHIBIT 6 – BUDGET AND FUNDING..................... P-26
EXHIBIT 7 – LEVERAGING/MATCHING.................... P-31
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EXHIBIT 8 – PROJECT SCHEDULE....................... P-32
EXHIBIT 9 – SITE SELECTION STANDARDS INFORMATION ... P-33
EXHIBIT 10 – ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS.......... P-36
EXHIBIT 11 – ADDITIONAL ACTIONS.................... P-38
EXHIBIT 12 – COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL OVERLAY
STATUTES .................................... P-39
EXHIBIT 13 – PROJECT MANAGEMENT.................... P-40
EXHIBIT 14 – PAST PERFORMANCE...................... P-41
EXHIBIT 15 – DISPLACEMENT/RELOCATION/ACQUISITION... P-42
EXHIBIT 16 – APPLICANT INFORMATION................. P-44
EXHIBIT 17 - CERTIFICATION OF AUTHORIZING
OFFICIAL/RESOLUTION ......................... P-45
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INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this HOME Proposal Packet is to provide
information and guidance to the applicant who is considering
applying for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development’s (HUD) HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program,
through the County of Hawai i Office of Housing and Community
Development (OHCD).
The HOME Program was created under Title II (the HOME Investment
Partnerships Act) of the National Affordable Housing Act of
1990. The purpose of the HOME Program is outlined in Appendix
A. The following is a brief outline of the HOME Program’s
purposes:
1.To expand the supply of decent, safe, sanitary, and
affordable housing, with primary attention to rental
housing, for very low-income and low-income Americans;
2.To mobilize and strengthen the abilities of States and
units of local government throughout the United States to
design and implement strategies for achieving an adequate
supply of decent, safe, sanitary and affordable housing;
3.To provide participating jurisdictions, on a coordinated
basis, with the various forms of Federal housing
assistance, including capital investment, mortgage
insurance, rental assistance, and other Federal assistance
needed. To make new construction, rehabilitation,
substantial rehabilitation, and acquisition of such housing
feasible;
4.To make housing more affordable for very low-income and
low-income families through the use of tenant-based rental
assistance; and
5.To extend and strengthen partnerships among all levels of
government and the private sector, including for-profit and
non-profit organizations, in the production and operation
of affordable housing.
The State of Hawai i, through the Hawai i Housing Finance and
Development Corporation (HHFDC), anticipates it will receive
approximately $2,900,000 for the 2021 HOME Program allocation
for the three neighbor island counties of Hawai i, Maui and
Kauai. Based on a 3 year rotation of HOME funds, the County
estimates that the 2021 HOME allocation will be approximately
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$2,900,000. The HHFDC is expected to retain approximately
$300,000 from the 2021 HOME Program for its administration of
the HOME program.
Out of the County of Hawai i’s allocation of $2,900,000 the
County anticipates utilizing $2,300,000 for HOME projects,
$450,000 for projects with Community Housing Development
Organizations (CHDO) (see Appendix A for the definition), and
$150,000 for the administration of the County’s HOME Program.
COUNTY OF HAWAI I 2021 HOME
CATEGORIES ALLOCATION
HOME Projects $2,300,000
CHDO Projects $450,000
OHCD Administration $150,000
TOTAL $2,900,000
The County of Hawai i has designated the OHCD as the agency to
administer the HOME Program. The OHCD will submit to the HHFDC
a 2021 HOME Program Description for approval. The HOME Program
description will include the HOME project(s) approved by the
Hawai i County Housing Agency.
The OHCD is seeking eligible project proposals from qualified
organizations to develop and support affordable rental housing,
homeownership or tenant-based rental assistance. Qualified
entities are asked to submit one proposal form for each project
and activity being proposed.
In order to receive federal funding all applicants will be
required to have a Dun and Bradstreet Data Universal Numbering
System (DUNS) number and be actively registered with current
information in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) prior
to applying for CDBG and HOME funding. The applicant will have
to submit proof that they have a DUNS number and are actively
registered in the CCR system with their project proposal packet.
In order to rate and rank the project, the OHCD has developed
the County Selection System. The system is intended to ensure
that the projects submitted to the HHFDC are eligible for funds
and can be implemented in a timely manner as well as to avoid
the problems and mistakes the OHCD has experienced with past
projects.
The OHCD will recommend, for Hawai i County Housing Agency
approval, the projects to be included in its 2021 Action Plan of
the County’s Consolidated Plan. For the purpose of preparing
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its recommendation, all decisions as to timeliness, eligibility,
adequacy of the proposal, ranking and rating will be made by the
OHCD.
Please read all the enclosed program materials before you
prepare the proposal. In order to be considered for HOME funds,
all eligible applicants will be required to submit a complete
proposal that satisfies the threshold factors established by
HUD/HHFDC and the County before the OHCD will rank and rate the
proposal. However, since the demand for grants far exceed the
available funds, the County Selection System is designed to
ensure that the projects are fairly and equitably reviewed and
rated.
This selection system establishes a specific range of points for
various elements of the project; the OHCD will rate and rank the
projects accordingly. To be evaluated fairly, the applicant
must provide appropriate, quantifiable information in a manner
that will enable the OHCD to score the project on each rating
element. This proposal packet has been prepared to assist the
applicant by explaining the review system and providing
information and guidance on how to prepare the proposal.
The proposal packet provides the following information:
Explanation of HOME Program requirements.
Explanation of how, need, benefit and performance judgments
and the selection system assessments will be made.
Description of the documentation applicants must submit to
substantiate the data, qualifications and other necessary
requirements.
Description of the review and rating process that will be
used.
Additional Federal regulations applicable to applicants
receiving HOME funding.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
The time frames established in the proposal process are firm.
At the close of the proposal submittal period, no further
information will be accepted by the OHCD, although clarification
of information will be allowed, or additional information may be
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requested as required to comply with the County’s Consolidated
Plan. It is, therefore, important that your proposal is
complete, factual, and contains the required supporting data.
If the proposal is incomplete, the OHCD will not review the
proposal.
All original bounded (PLEASE NO SPIRAL BINDING) project
proposal and two (2) copies must be received no later than 4:30
p.m., November 9, 2020, at the:
Hilo Office of Housing and Community Development
1990 Kino ole Street, Suite 102
Hilo, Hawai i 96720
Phone No. (808)961-8379
or
Kona Office of Housing and Community Development
West Hawai i Civic Center
74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway
Kailua-Kona, Hawai i 96740
Phone No. (808)323-4305
Proposals submitted after the date and time stamp deadline or
insufficient copies of the proposal will not be accepted and
therefore not rated for funding.
After a proposal is approved for funding, a HOME contract will
be prepared. This contract is the legal document that governs
the administration of the project and includes, but is not
limited to:
The amount of HOME funds to be provided;
A detailed budget for the use of HOME funds;
A detailed statement of work, including activity
description; area of services; work schedule; work
revisions; and records and reports;
The general and special terms and conditions associated
with the award; and
A specified contract termination date.
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The approved proposal becomes part of the contract. The HOME
policy precludes the disbursement of any funds until the
environmental assessment is completed, and the contract is fully
executed.
The OHCD will monitor all expenditures and activities associated
with each funded project. This includes site visits and desk
monitoring. All participants are required to report on the
status of their progress monthly. Through these reports, the
OHCD ensures that the money is spent within the regulations.
(Appendix H details the record keeping requirements for the HOME
Program.)
In addition, effective July 1996, all applicants selected for
HOME funding are required to obtain a tax clearance certificate
from the State Department of Taxation and the Internal Revenue
Service (IRS) prior to entering into an agreement with the
County of Hawai i and prior to submitting the final payment
request.
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I.GENERAL INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS
A.ELIGIBILITY OF THE APPLICANTS
In general, public agencies, private non-profit
organizations, developers, owners, community housing
development organizations (as defined by HUD, see
Appendix A), or other private organizations are
eligible to utilize HOME funds.
RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION (92.257 – See Appendix E) –
HOME funds may not be provided to primarily religious
organizations, such as churches, for any activity
including secular activities. In addition, HOME funds
may not be used to rehabilitate, or construct housing
owned by primarily religious organizations or to
assist primarily religious organizations in acquiring
housing. However, HOME funds may be used by a secular
entity to acquire housing from a primarily religious
organization; and a primarily religious entity may
transfer title to property to a wholly secular entity
and the entity may participate in the HOME Program in
accordance with the requirements of this part. The
entity may be an existing or newly established entity,
which may be an entity established, but not
controlled, by the religious organization. The
completed housing project must be used exclusively by
the owner entity for secular purposes, available to
all persons regardless of religion. In particular,
there must be no religious or membership criteria for
tenants of the property.
B.FORMS OF ASSISTANCE (92.205B)
HOME funds may be used as equity investments,
interest-bearing loans or advances, non interest-
bearing loans or advances, interest subsidies
consistent with the purposes of this part, deferred
payment loans, grants, or other forms of assistance as
approved by HUD/HHFDC.
HOME funds may be used to guarantee loans made by
lenders. The amount of the loan guarantee account
must be based on a reasonable estimate of the default
rate on the guaranteed loans, but under no
circumstances may the amount on deposit exceed 20% of
the total outstanding principal amount guaranteed,
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except that the account may include a reasonable
minimum balance. While loan funds guaranteed with
HOME funds are subject to all HOME requirements, funds
which are used to repay guaranteed loans are not.
C.ELIGIBLE COSTS (92.206)
The applicant should consult the federal regulations
Sections 92.206 to 92.209 (Appendix D) for the entire
list of the eligible costs.
The major categories for the eligible costs are:
1.Development hard costs defined as the actual cost
of constructing or rehabilitating housing;
2.The cost to refinance existing debt secured by
housing that is being rehabilitated with HOME
funds;
3.Cost of acquiring improved or unimproved real
property, including acquisition by homebuyer;
4.Related soft costs defined as other reasonable
and necessary costs incurred by the owner and
associated with the financing or development (or
both) of new construction, rehabilitation, or
acquisition of housing assisted with HOME funds;
5.CHDO project specific assistance under Section
92.301 (see Appendix F);
6.Relocation costs defined as costs of relocation
payments and other relocation assistance to
persons displaced by the project;
7.Costs related to payment of loans. If HOME funds
are not used to directly pay a cost specified in
this section, but are used to pay off a
construction loan, bridge financing, or
guaranteed loan, the payment of principal and
interest for such loan is an eligible cost if the
loan was used for eligible costs specified in
92.206 and the HOME assistance is part of the
original financing for the project and the
project meets the requirement of this part; and
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8.Tenant-based rental assistance, such as rental
assistance payments and security deposit payments
made to provide tenant-based rental assistance
for a family.
D.PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES (92.214)
HOME funds may not be used to:
1.Provide project reserve accounts, except as
provided in Section 92.206(d)(5), or operating
subsidies;
2.Provide tenant-based rental assistance for the
special purposes of the existing Section 8
Program, in accordance with Section 212(d) of the
Act;
3.Provide non-federal matching contributions
required under any other federal program;
4.Provide assistance authorized under section 9 of
the 1937 Act (annual contributions for operation
of public housing);
5.Carry out activities authorized under 24 CFR Part
968 (Public Housing Modernization);
6.Provide assistance to eligible low-income housing
under 24 CFR Part 248 (Prepayment of Low-Income
Housing Mortgages); except that assistance may be
provided to priority purchasers as defined in 24
CFR 248.101;
7.Provide assistance (other than tenant-based
rental assistance or assistance to homebuyers to
acquire housing previously assisted with HOME
funds) to a project previously assisted with HOME
funds during the period of affordability
established by the County. However, additional
HOME funds may be committed to a project up to
one year after project completion (see 92.502)
but the amount of HOME funds in the project may
not exceed the maximum per unit subsidy amount
established under 92.250;
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8.Pay for the acquisition of property owned by the
State of Hawai i/County of Hawai i, except for
property acquired by the State/County with HOME
funds, or property acquired in anticipation of
carrying out a HOME project;
9.Pay delinquent taxes, fees or charges on
properties to be assisted with HOME funds and;
10.Pay for any cost that is not eligible under
92.206-209.
E. MATCHING FUNDS REQUIREMENT (92.218-220)
All applicants shall make contributions to housing
that qualifies as affordable housing. The required
contribution, or “MATCH,” is for every $1.00 of HOME
funds spent, the required match contribution must
total not less than $.25. Please refer to Appendix C
for the federal regulations concerning match. The
following is a very brief description of the matching
requirements:
1.SOURCES OF MATCHING FUNDS – As a general rule of
thumb, investments which are contributions from
the state/local government or private sources
will be eligible to qualify as a matching
contribution.
2.ELIGIBLE SOURCES – Cash; donated construction
materials or voluntary labor; value donated land
or real property; value of foregone interest,
taxes, fees, or charges levied by public or
private entities; investments in on- or off-site
improvements; proceeds from bond financing.
3.INELIGIBLE MATCH SOURCES – Federal funds and CDBG
funds may not be counted towards the match,
interest rate subsidy attributable to the federal
tax exemption on financing or the value
attributable to federal tax credits, owner equity
or investment in a project, and cash or other
forms of contribution from applicants for or
recipients of HOME assistance or contracts, or
investors who own, are working on, or are
proposing to apply for assistance for a HOME-
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assisted project, except as permitted under
paragraph (a)(9) of this section.
F. ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES (92.205a)
HOME funds may be used to provide incentives to
develop and support the following:
1.RENTAL HOUSING – through the acquisition, new
construction, reconstruction, or moderate or
substantial rehabilitation of non-luxury housing
with suitable amenities, including real property
acquisition, site improvements, conversion,
demolition, and other expenses, including
financing costs, relocation expenses of any
displaced persons, families, businesses, or
organizations;
2.HOMEOWNERSHIP – through the acquisition
(including assistance to homebuyers), new
construction, reconstruction, or moderate or
substantial rehabilitation of non-luxury housing
with suitable amenities, including real property
acquisition, site improvements, conversion,
demolition, and other expenses, including
financing costs, relocation expenses of any
displaced persons, families, businesses, or
organizations; and
3.TENANT-BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE – including
security deposits.
The housing must be permanent or transitional
housing and includes permanent housing for
disabled homeless persons, and single-room
occupancy housing. Please refer to 92.206
through 92.209 for the specific eligible costs.
Appendix D)
The following is a brief explanation of the
requirements for the three eligible HOME activities.
The eligibility requirements and other rules are
listed to give the applicant a general idea of the
requirements. For the specific requirements and
regulations, the applicant should consult Appendices D
and E.
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II.RENTAL HOUSING ACTIVITIES
A.HOME INVESTMENT
1.MINIMUM (92.205c) - $1,000 per HOME assisted
unit.
2.MAXIMUM (92.250) – The following is the maximum
HOME investment per HOME assisted unit (2020).
0 bedroom - $183,934
1 bedroom - $257,508
2 bedrooms - $331,082
3 bedrooms - $441,443
4+ bedrooms - $551,803
3. MATCHING REQUIREMENT (92.218-220)
For every $1.00 of HOME funds spent, the
required match contribution must total not less
than $.25.
B.INCOME LIMITS – The chart below indicates the income
limits for very low and low income households.
FAMILY INCOME LIMITS
(As of 07/01/2020 – Amended Annually)
Household Very Low (80%)
Size Income (50%) 60% Limit Low Income
1 Person $29,200 $35,040 $46,700
2 Persons 33,350 40,020 53,350
3 Persons 37,500 45,000 60,000
4 Persons 41,650 49,980 66,650
5 Persons 45,000 54,000 72,000
6 Persons 48,350 58,020 77,350
7 Persons 51,650 61,980 82,650
8+Persons 55,000 66,000 88,000
2019 Hawai i County Median Income: $75,200
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1.INCOME DETERMINATION (92.203 & 92.252) – The
applicant must determine that each family is
income eligible by determining the family’s
annual income.
a)For families who are tenants in HOME-
assisted housing and not receiving HOME
tenant-based rental assistance, the
applicant must determine annual income by
the following methods:
i)Examine at least 2 months of source
documents evidencing annual income;
ii)Obtain from the family a written
statement of the amount of the family’s
annual income and family size, along
with a certification that the
information is complete and accurate.
The certification must state that the
family will provide source
documentation upon request; and
iii)Obtain a written statement from the
administrator of a government program
under which the family receives
benefits, and which examines, each
year, the annual income of the family.
b)When determining whether a family is income
eligible, one of the following definitions
of annual income must be used:
i)Annual income as defined at 24 CFR
5.609, except when determining the
income of a homeowner for an owner-
occupied rehabilitation project, the
value of the homeowner’s principal
residence may be excluded from the
calculation of Net Family Assets; or
ii)Adjusted gross income as defined for
purposes of reporting under Internal
Revenue Service (IRS) Form 1040 series
for individual Federal annual income
tax purposes.
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c)Although the applicant may use either of the
definitions of annual income permitted above
to calculate adjusted income, it must apply
exclusions from income established at 24 CFR
5.611. The HOME rents for very-low income
families established under 2.252(b)(2) are
based on adjusted income.
d)The applicant must calculate the gross
amount of income anticipated by all adults
in the household during the twelve (12)
months following the effective date of the
income determination. Annual income shall
include income from all family members.
Income or asset enhancement derived from the
HOME-assisted project shall not be
considered in calculating annual income.
The applicant is not required to re-examine
the family’s income at the time the HOME
assistance is provided, unless more than six
months has elapsed since the applicant
determined that the family qualified as
income eligible.
The income of each tenant must be determined
initially in accordance with
92.203(a)(1)(i). In addition, each year
during the period of affordability the
project owner must re-examine each tenant’s
annual income in accordance with one of the
options in 92.203 selected by the applicant.
An owner of an multi-family project with an
affordability period of 10 years or more who
re-examines tenant’s annual income through a
statement and certification in accordance
with 92.203(a)(1)(ii), must examine the
income of each tenant, in accordance with
92.203(a)(1)(i), every sixth year of the
affordability period. Otherwise, an owner
who accepts the tenant’s statement and
certification in accordance with
92.203(a)(1)(ii) is not required to examine
the income of tenants in multi-family or
single-family projects unless there is
evidence that the tenant’s written statement
failed to completely and accurately state
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information about the family’s size or
income.
C.OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENTS (92.252)
The HOME-assisted units in a rental housing project
must be occupied only by households that are eligible
as low-income families and must meet the requirements
of 92.252 to qualify as affordable housing.
1.RENT LIMITATION (92.252a). HUD provides the
following maximum HOME rent limits. The maximum
HOME rents are the lessor of:
a) The fair market rent for existing housing
for comparable units in the area as
established by HUD under 24 CFR 888.111; or
b) A rent that does not exceed 30 percent of
the adjusted income of a family whose annual
income equals 65 percent of the median
income for the area, as determined by HUD.
HOME RENTS LIMITS (07/01/20 – Amended Annually)
UNIT TYPE RENT LIMIT
Efficiency $ 929
1 Bedroom 996
2 Bedrooms 1,197
3 Bedrooms 1,374
4 Bedrooms 1,514
5 Bedrooms 1,651
6 Bedrooms 1,789
2.ADDITIONAL RENT LIMITATIONS (92.252b). In rental
projects with five or more HOME-assisted units,
twenty (20) percent of the HOME-assisted units
must be occupied by very low income families and
meet one of the following rent requirements (See
Appendix B):
a) The rent does not exceed 30% of the annual
income of a family whose income equals 50%
of the median income for the area, as
determined by HUD, with adjustments for
smaller and larger families. HUD provides
the HOME rent limits which include average
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occupancy per unit and adjusted income
assumptions. However, if the rent
determined under this paragraph is higher
than the applicable rent under (a) of this
section, the maximum rent for units under
this paragraph is that calculated under
paragraph (a);
OR
b) The rent does not exceed 30% of the family’s
adjusted income. If the unit receives
federal or state project-based rental
subsidy and the very low-income family pays
as a contribution towards rent not more than
30% of the family’s adjusted income, the
maximum rent (i.e., tenant contribution plus
project-based rental subsidy) is the rent
allowable under the federal or state
project-based rental subsidy program.
HOME RENTS LIMITS (07/01/20 – Amended Annually)
LOW HOME HIGH HOME
UNIT TYPE RENT LIMIT RENT LIMIT
Efficiency $ 730 $ 929
1 Bedroom 781 996
2 Bedrooms 937 1,197
3 Bedrooms 1,083 1,374
4 Bedrooms 1,208 1,514
5 Bedrooms 1,333 1,651
6 Bedrooms 1,457 1,789
3.INITIAL RENT SCHEDULE AND UTILITY ALLOWANCE
(92.252d) – The County must review and approve
rents proposed by the owner for units subject to
the maximum rent limitations in paragraphs (a) or
(b) of this section. For all units subject to
the maximum rent limitations in paragraphs (a) or
(b) of this section for which the tenant is
paying utilities and services, the County must
ensure that the rents do not exceed the maximum
rent minus the monthly allowances for utilities
and services.
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4.OVER-INCOME TENANTS (92.252i) – HOME-assisted
units continue to qualify as affordable housing
despite a temporary noncompliance caused by
increases in the incomes of existing tenants if
actions satisfactory to HUD are being taken to
ensure that all vacancies are filled in
accordance with this section until noncompliance
is corrected.
Tenants who no longer qualify as low-income
families must pay as rent the lesser of the
amount payable by the tenant under State or local
law or 30% of the family’s adjusted monthly
income, except that tenants of HOME-assisted
units that have been allocated low-income housing
tax credits by a housing credit agency pursuant
to Section 42 of the Internal Revenue Code of
1986 (26 U.S.C. 42) must pay rent governed by
Section 42.
D.PROPERTY STANDARDS (92.251)
1.Housing that is constructed or rehabilitated with
HOME funds must meet all applicable local codes,
rehabilitation standards, ordinances, and zoning
ordinances at the time of project completion,
except as provided in paragraph (b) of this
section. Newly constructed housing must meet the
current edition of the Model Energy Code
published by the Council of American Building
Officials;
2.All other HOME-assisted housing must meet all
applicable state and local housing quality
standards and code requirements;
3.The housing must meet the accessibility
requirements at 24 CFR part 8, which implements
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29
U.S.C. 794) and covered multi-family dwellings,
as defined at 24 CFR 100.201, must also meet the
design and construction requirements at 24 CFR
100.205, which implements the Fair Housing Act
(42 U.S.C. 3601-3619);
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4.Construction of all manufactured housing must
meet the Manufactured HOME Construction and
Safety Standards established in 24 CFR part 3280.
These standards pre-empt State and local codes
covering the same aspects of performance for such
housing. The applicants HOME assistance to
install manufactured housing units must comply
with applicable State and local laws or codes.
Manufactured housing that is rehabilitated using
HOME funds must meet the requirements set forth
in paragraph (D)(1) of this section.
5.An owner of rental housing assisted with HOME
funds must maintain the housing in compliance
with all applicable State and local housing
quality standards and code requirements.
E.PROPERTY VALUE – Not Applicable.
F.INITIAL AFFORDABILITY – See “Occupancy Requirements”
G.PERIOD OF AFFORDABILITY (92.252e)
The HOME-assisted units must meet the affordability
requirements for not less than the applicable period
specified in the table, beginning after project
completion. The affordability requirements apply
without regard to the term of any mortgage or the
transfer of ownership. They must be imposed by deed
restrictions, covenants running with the land, or
other mechanisms approved by HUD, except that the
affordability restrictions may terminate upon
foreclosure or transfer in lieu of foreclosure.
- Rehabilitation or acquisition of existing housing
per unit amount of HOME funds:
Under $15,000 5 years
$15,000 to $40,000 10 years
Over $40,000 15 years
New construction or
acquisition of newly 20 years
constructed housing
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H.TARGETING OF HOME FUNDS (92.216a)
Not less than 90% of the units assisted with
HOME funds are occupied by families whose
annual incomes do not exceed 60% of the median
family income for the area.
The remaining units (up to 10%) may be occupied
by families whose annual incomes do not exceed
80% of the median family income for the area.
I.OTHER REQUIREMENTS
1.LEASE REQUIREMENTS (92.253)
a)LEASE TERMS (92.253a) – The lease between a
tenant and an owner of rental housing
assisted with HOME funds must not be for
less than one year, unless by mutual
agreement between the tenant and the owner.
b)PROHIBITED LEASE TERMS (92.253b) – The lease
may NOT contain any of the following
provisions (Appendix E):
Agreement to be sued
Treatment of property
Excusing owner from responsibility
Waiver of notice
Waiver of legal proceeding
Waiver of a jury trial
Waiver of right to appeal court decision
Tenant chargeable with cost of legal
actions regardless of outcome
c)TERMINATION OF TENANCY (92.253c)
An owner may not terminate the tenancy or
refuse to renew the lease of a tenant of
rental housing assisted with HOME funds
except for serious or repeated violation
of the terms and conditions of the lease;
for violation of applicable federal,
state, or local law; for completion of the
transitional housing tenancy period; or
for other good cause. Any termination or
refusal to renew must be preceded by not
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less than 30 days by the owner’s service
upon the tenant of a written notice
specifying the grounds for the action.
d)TENANT SELECTION (92.253d) An owner of
rental housing assisted with HOME funds must
adopt written tenant selection policies and
criteria that:
1)Are consistent with the purposes of
providing housing for very low-income
and low-income families;
2)Are reasonably related to program
eligibility and the applicants’ ability
to perform the obligations of the
lease;
3)Give reasonable consideration to the
housing needs of families that would
have a Federal preference under Section
6(c)(4)(A) of the 1937 Act (See
92.209c2);
4)Provide for the selection of tenants
from a written waiting list in the
chronological order of their
application, insofar as is practicable;
and
5)Give prompt written notification to any
rejected applicant of the grounds for
any rejection.
e)NONDISCRIMINATION AGAINST RENTAL ASSISTANCE
SUBSIDY HOLDERS (92.253(4)) – The owner
cannot refuse to lease HOME-assisted units
to a certificate or voucher holder under 24
CFR Part 982 – Section 8 Tenant-Based
Assistance; Unified Rule for Tenant-Based
Assistance under the Section 8 Rental
Certificate Program and the Section 8 Rental
Voucher Program or to the holder of a
comparable document evidencing participation
in a HOME tenant-based rental assistance
program because of the status of the
prospective tenant as a holder of such
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certificate, voucher, or comparable HOME
tenant-based assistance document.
2. FIXED AND FLOATING HOME UNITS (92.252j) – In a
project containing HOME-assisted and other units,
the County may designate fixed or floating HOME
units. This designation must be made at the time
of project commitment. Fixed units remain the
same throughout the period of affordability.
Floating units are changed to maintain conformity
with the requirements of this section during the
period of affordability so that the total number
of housing units meeting the requirements of this
section remains the same, and each substituted
unit is comparable in terms of size, features,
and number of bedrooms to the originally
designated HOME-assisted unit.
3. SITE AND NEIGHBORHOOD STANDARDS (92.202b) - New
construction of rental housing must follow 24 CFR
Part 983.57(e)(2)and(3) and the proposed sites
for new construction units must be approved by
the State’s Housing and Community Development
Corporation of Hawai i. The site must meet the
following site and neighborhood standards:
a)The site must be adequate in size, exposure,
and contour to accommodate the number and
type of units proposed, and adequate
utilities and street must be available to
the service site;
b)The site must be suitable from the
standpoint of facilitating and furthering
full compliance with the applicable
provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights
Act of 1964, the Fair Housing Act, Executive
Order 11063, and implementing HUD
regulations;
c)The site must not be located in an area of
minority concentration, except as permitted
under paragraph (b)(3)(ii) of this section,
and must not be located in a racially mixed
area if the project will cause a significant
increase in the proportion of minority to
non-minority residents in the area;
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d)The site must promote greater choice of
housing opportunities and avoid undue
concentration of assisted persons in areas
containing a high proportion of low-income
persons;
e)The neighborhood must not be one which is
seriously detrimental to family life or in
which substandard dwellings or other
undesirable conditions predominate, unless
there is actively in progress in concerted
program to remedy the undesirable
conditions;
f) The housing must be accessible to social,
recreational, educational, commercial, and
health facilities and services, and other
municipal facilities and services that are
at least equivalent to those typically found
in neighborhoods consisting largely of
unassisted, standard housing of similar
market rents;
g) Except for new construction housing designed
for elderly persons, travel time and cost
via public transportation or private
automobile, from the neighborhood to places
of employment providing a range of jobs for
lower-income workers, must not be excessive.
4. SPECIAL CONDITION PROJECT SIGN
All construction projects in excess of $50,000,
which are undertaken using HOME Program funds,
shall have a project sign (minimum 4’ x 4’)
located prominently at the project site. The
sign must be installed prior to construction and
shall be maintained for the duration of the
construction project.
5.RECORDKEEPING (92.508) – All projects are subject
to the recordkeeping requirements of 92.508.
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III.HOMEOWNERSHIP ACTIVITIES
A.HOME INVESTMENT
1.MINIMUM (92.205c) - $1,000 per HOME assisted
unit.
2.MAXIMUM (92.250) – The following is the maximum
HOME investment per HOME assisted unit (2020)
0 bedroom - $183,934
1 bedroom - $257,508
2 bedrooms - $331,082
3 bedrooms - $441,443
4+ bedrooms - $551,803
3.MATCHING REQUIREMENT (92.218-220) – For every
$1.00 of HOME funds spent, the required match
contribution must total not less than $.25.
B.INCOME LIMITS – The chart below indicates the income
limits for low income homeowners (80% of the median
income).
FAMILY INCOME LIMITS
(As of 07/01/20) – Amended Annually)
Low Income
Household Size 80% of Median Income
1 Person $ 46,700
2 Persons 53,350
3 Persons 60,000
4 Persons 66,650
5 Persons 72,000
6 Persons 77,350
7 Persons 82,650
8+Persons 88,000
2020 Hawai i County Median Income - $75,200
1. INCOME DETERMINATION (92.203) –
The applicant must determine that each family is
income eligible by determining the family’s
annual income.
a)For families who are tenants in HOME-
assisted housing and not receiving HOME
tenant-based rental assistance, the
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applicant must determine annual income by
the following methods:
i) Examine at least 2 months of source
documents evidencing annual income;
ii)Obtain from the family a written
statement of the amount of the family’s
annual income and family size, along
with a certification that the
information is complete and accurate.
The certification must state that the
family will provide source
documentation upon request; and
iii)Obtain a written statement from the
administrator of a government program
under which the family receives
benefits, and which examines, each
year, the annual income of the family.
b)When determining whether a family is income
eligible, either one of the following
definitions of annual income must be used:
i) Annual income as defined at 24 CFR
5.609, except when determining the
income of a homeowner for an owner-
occupied rehabilitation project, the
value of the homeowner’s principal
residence may be excluded from the
calculation of Net Family Assets; or
ii)Adjusted gross income as defined for
purposes of reporting under Internal
Revenue Service (IRS) Form 1040 series
for individual Federal annual income
tax purposes;
c)Although the applicant may use any of the
two definitions of “annual income” permitted
above to calculate adjusted income, it must
apply exclusions from income established at
24 CFR 5.611;
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d)The applicant must calculate the gross
amount of income anticipated by all adults
in the household during the twelve (12)
months following the effective date of the
income determination.
Annual income shall include income from all
family members. Income or asset enhancement
derived from the HOME-assisted project shall
not be considered in calculating annual
income.
The applicant is not required to re-examine
the family’s income at the time the HOME
assistance is provided, unless more than six
months has elapsed since the applicant
determined that the family qualified as
income eligible.
2. INCOME TARGETING: HOMEOWNERSHIP (92.217) – 100%
of HOME funds invested in dwelling units that are
occupied by households that qualify as low-income
families at the time of occupancy or at the time
funds are invested, whichever is later.
C.OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENTS (92.254a3 & b)
The housing must be acquired by a homebuyer whose
family qualifies as a low-income family and the
housing must be the principal residence of the family
throughout the period of affordability. The housing
is the principal residence of an owner whose family
qualifies as a low-income family at the time HOME
funds are committed to the housing.
D.PROPERTY STANDARDS (92.251)
1.Housing that is constructed or rehabilitated with
HOME funds must meet all applicable local codes,
rehabilitation standards, ordinances, and zoning
ordinances at the time of project completion,
except as provided in paragraph (b) of this
section. Newly constructed housing must meet the
current edition of the Model Energy Code
published by the Council of American Building
Officials;
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2.All other HOME-assisted housing must meet all
applicable state and local housing quality
standards and code requirements;
3.Construction of all manufactured housing must
meet the Manufactured HOME Construction and
Safety Standards established in 24 CFR Part 3280.
These standards pre-empt State and local codes
covering the same aspects of performance for such
housing. The applicants HOME assistance to
install manufactured housing units must comply
with applicable State and local laws or codes;
Manufactured housing that is rehabilitated using
HOME funds must meet the requirements set forth
in paragraph (D)(1) of this section;
4.The housing must meet the accessibility
requirements at 24 CFR Part 8, which implements
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29
U.S.C. 794), upon the request of the prospective
buyer if the nature of the handicap of an
expected occupant so requires;
5.The following requirements apply to housing for
homeownership that is to be rehabilitated after
transfer of the ownership interest:
a)Before the transfer of the homeownership
interest, the participating jurisdiction
must:
i) Inspect the housing for any defects
that pose a danger to health; and
ii)Notify the prospective purchaser of the
work needed to cure the defects and the
time by which defects must be cured and
applicable property standards met.
b)The housing must be free from all noted
health and safety defects before occupancy
and not later than six months after
transfer.
c)The housing must meet the property standards
in 92.251(a)(1) of this section no later
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than two years after transfer of the
ownership interest.
E.PROPERTY VALUE (92.254a2 & b)
Has an initial purchase price or has an estimated
appraised value at acquisition or after any repair
needed to meet the property standards in Section
92.251 must not exceed 95% of the median area purchase
price as determined by HUD.
PROPERTY VALUE LIMIT
1-FAMILY 2-FAMILY 3-FAMILY 4-FAMILY
LIMIT LIMIT LIMIT LIMIT_
$340,000 $435,000 $527,000 $653,000
F.INITIAL AFFORDABILITY
None for homebuyer.
G.LONG-TERM AFFORDABILITY (92.254a4)
The units assisted with HOME funds must comply with
the resale restriction or recapture provision for the
following number of years:
Under $15,000/unit 5 years
$15,000/unit to $40,000/unit 10 years
Over $40,000/unit 15 years
1.RESALE AND RECAPTURE PROVISIONS (92.254a5i & ii)
To ensure affordability, either resale or
recapture requirements must be imposed.
RESALE – Resale requirements must ensure, if the
housing does not continue to be the principal
residence of the family for the duration of the
period of affordability, that the housing is made
available for subsequent purchase only to a buyer
whose family qualifies as a low-income family and
will use the property as its principal residence.
The resale requirement must also ensure that the
price at resale provides the original HOME-
assisted owner a fair return on investment and
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ensure that the housing will remain affordable to
a reasonable range of low-income homebuyers.
Deed restrictions, covenants running with the
land, or other similar mechanisms must be used as
the mechanism to impose resale requirements. The
affordability restrictions may terminate upon
occurrence of any of the following termination
events: foreclosure, transfer in lieu of
foreclosure or assignment of an FHA insured
mortgage to HUD. Purchase options, rights of
first refusal or other pre-emptive rights to
purchase the housing before foreclosure may be
used to preserve affordability.
RECAPTURE – Recapture provisions must ensure that
the County of Hawai i recoups all or a portion of
the HOME assistance to the homebuyers, if the
housing does not continue to be the principal
residence of the family for the duration of the
affordability period. The following options for
recapture requirements are acceptable to HUD:
a)Recapture the entire amount of the HOME
investment from the homeowner.
b)The HOME investment amount to be recaptured
may be reduced on a pro-rata basis for the
time the homeowner has owned and occupied
the housing measured against the required
affordability period.
c)If the net proceeds are not sufficient to
recapture the full HOME investment plus
enable the homeowner to recover the amount
of the homeowner’s down payment and any
capital improvement investment made by the
owner since purchase, the participating
jurisdiction may share the net proceeds.
d)The County of Hawai i may permit the
homeowner to recover the homebuyer’s entire
investment before recapturing the HOME
investment.
e)The HOME investment that is subject to
recapture is based on the amount of HOME
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assistance that enabled the homebuyer to buy
the dwelling unit. This includes any HOME
assistance that reduced the purchase price
from fair market value to an affordable
price but excludes the amount between the
cost of producing the unit and the market
value of the property. The recaptured funds
must be used to carry out HOME-eligible
activities.
H.TARGETING OF HOME FUNDS (92.217)
With respect to homeownership assistance, 100% of
these funds are invested with respect to dwelling
units that are occupied by households that qualify as
low-income families at the time of occupancy or at the
time funds are invested, whichever is later.
I.OTHER REQUIREMENTS
1.SPECIAL CONDITION PROJECT SIGN
All construction projects in excess of $50,000,
which are undertaken using HOME Program funds,
shall have a project sign (minimum 4’ x 4’)
located prominently at the project site. The
sign must be installed prior to construction and
shall be maintained for the duration of the
construction project.
2.RECORDKEEPING (92.508) – All projects are subject
to the recordkeeping requirements of 92.508.
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IV.TENANT-BASED RENT ASSISTANCE
A.HOME INVESTMENT
1.MINIMUM – none
2.MAXIMUM (92.209h) – The amount of the monthly
assistance paid to, or on behalf of, a family may
not exceed the difference between a rent standard
for the unit size established by the
participating jurisdiction and 30% of the
family’s monthly adjusted income.
The participating jurisdiction must establish a
minimum tenant contribution to rent.
The rent standard for a unit size must be based
on the following:
Local market conditions; or
May not be less, for each unit size, than 80% of
the published Section 8 Existing Housing fair
market rent (in effect when the payment standard
amount is adopted) nor more than the fair market
rent or HUD approved community-wide exception
rent.
HOME RENT LIMITS (07/01/20 – amended annually)
FAIR MARKET
UNIT TYPE RENT____
Efficiency $ 931
1 Bedroom 1,085
2 Bedrooms 1,429
3 Bedrooms 1,800
4 Bedrooms 1,936
5 Bedrooms 2,226
6 Bedrooms 2,517
3. MATCHING REQUIREMENT (92.218-220)
For every $1.00 of HOME funds spent, the required
match contribution must total not less than $.25.
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B.INCOME LIMITS/ELIGIBLE BENEFICIARIES – The chart below
indicates the income limits for low income families.
FAMILY INCOME LIMITS
(As of 07/01/20 – amended annually)
Household Low Income
Size 60% Limit 80% of Median Income
1 Person $35,040 $ 46,700
2 Persons 40,020 53,350
3 Persons 45,000 60,000
4 Persons 49,980 66,650
5 Persons 54,000 72,000
6 Persons 58,020 77,350
7 Persons 61,980 82,650
8+Persons 66,000 88,000
2020 Hawai i County Median Income - $75,200
1. INCOME DETERMINATION (92.203) – The applicant
must determine that each family is income
eligible by determining the family’s annual
income.
a)For families who are tenants in HOME-
assisted housing and not receiving HOME
tenant-based rental assistance, the
applicant must determine annual income by
one of the following methods:
i) Examine at least 2 months worth of
source documents evidencing annual
income;
ii)Obtain from the family a written
statement of the amount of the family’s
annual income and family size, along
with a certification that the
information is complete and accurate.
The certification must state that the
family will provide source
documentation upon request; and
iii)Obtain a written statement from the
administrator of a government program
under which the family receives
benefits, and which examines, each
year, the annual income of the family.
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b)When determining whether a family is income
eligible, one of the following two
definitions of annual income must be used:
i) Annual income as defined at 24 CFR
5.609 except when determining the
income of a homeowner for an owner-
occupied rehabilitation project, the
value of the homeowner’s principal
residence may be excluded from the
calculation of Net Family Assets; or
ii)Adjusted gross income as defined for
purposes of reporting under Internal
Revenue Service (IRS) Form 1040 series
for individual Federal annual income
tax purposes.
c)Although the applicant may use either of the
definitions of annual income permitted
above, to calculate adjusted income it must
apply exclusions from income established at
24 CFR 5.611. The HOME rents for very-low
income families established under
92.252(b)(2) are based on adjusted income.
In addition, the applicant may base the
amount of tenant-based rental assistance on
the adjusted income of a family.
d)The applicant must calculate the gross
amount of income anticipated by all adults
in the household during the twelve (12)
months following the effective date of the
income determination.
Annual income shall include income from all
family members. Income or asset enhancement
derived from the HOME-assisted project shall
not be considered in calculating annual
income.
The applicant is not required to re-examine
the family’s income at the time the HOME
assistance is provided, unless more than six
months has elapsed since the applicant
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determined that the family qualified as
income eligible.
C.OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENTS
- See Section H, Targeting of HOME Funds.
Very Low Income Occupancy Requirements: Not
Applicable.
D.PROPERTY STANDARDS (92.251)
Housing occupied by a family receiving tenant-based
assistance under this section must meet the
requirements set forth in 24 CFR Section 982.401. The
participating jurisdiction must inspect the housing
initially and re-inspect it annually. All housing
occupied by tenants receiving HOME tenant-based rental
assistance must meet the housing quality standards in
24 CFR 982.401. (See 92.251d)
E.PROPERTY VALUE – Not applicable.
F.INITIAL AFFORDABILITY – Not applicable.
G.LONG-TERM AFFORDABILITY – Not applicable.
H.TARGETING OF HOME FUNDS (92.216a)
1.Not less than 90% of the families receiving such
rental assistance are families whose annual
incomes do not exceed 60% of the median family
income for the area, at the time of occupancy or
at the time funds are invested, whichever is
later;
2.The remainder of the families receiving such
rental assistance are households that qualify as
low-income families at the time of occupancy or
at the time funds are invested, whichever is
later. The dwelling units assisted with such
funds are occupied by such households.
I.OTHER REQUIREMENTS
1.SECURITY DEPOSIT PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (92.209j)
If the applicant is interested in developing a
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security deposit program, Section 92.209 provides
the requirements for the program. Generally:
Provide loans or grants to very low and low-
income families for security deposits for
rental of dwelling units whether or not the
participating jurisdiction provides any other
tenant-based rental assistance.
The relevant State or local definition of
“security deposit” in the jurisdiction where
the unit is located is applicable for the
purposes of this part, except that the amount
of HOME funds that may be provided for a
security deposit may not exceed the equivalent
of two month’s rent for the unit.
Only the prospective tenant may apply for HOME
security deposit assistance, although the
participating jurisdiction may pay the funds
directly to the tenant or to the landlord.
HOME funds for security deposits may be
provided as a grant or as a loan, the loan
repayments are program income to be used in
accordance with 92.503.
Paragraphs (b), (c), (d), (f), (g) and (i) of
92.209 are applicable to HOME security deposit
assistance, except that income determinations
pursuant to paragraph (c)(1) of this section
and Housing Quality Standard inspections
pursuant to paragraph (I) of this section are
required only at the time security deposit
assistance is provided. (See Appendix D)
2.TENANT-BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
REQUIREMENTS (92.209) – If the applicant is
interested in the development of a tenant-based
rental assistance program, Section 92.209
provides the requirements for the program.
Generally:
a)CERTIFICATION (92.209b) – The State/County
must provide the certification about
inclusion of this type of assistance in its
consolidated plan and specify local market
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conditions that lead to the decision to use
HOME funds for rental assistance.
b)TENANT SELECTION (92.209c) – Selection to be
in accordance with written tenant selection
policies and criteria that are consistent
with the following:
LOW-INCOME FAMILIES – Tenant-based rental
assistance may only be provided to very low-
and low-income families. The participating
jurisdiction must determine that the family
is very-low or low-income before assistance
is provided. During the period of
assistance, the participating jurisdiction
must annually determine that the family
continues to be low-income.
PREFERENCES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL
NEEDS – the County/State may establish a
preference for individuals with special
needs and may offer, in conjunction with a
tenant-based rental assistance program,
particular types of services.
The County/State may also provide a
preference for a specific category of
individuals with disabilities, if the
specific category is identified in the
consolidated plan as having unmet needs and
the preference is needed to narrow the gap
in benefits and services received by such
persons.
Preferences cannot be administered in a
manner that limits the opportunities of
persons on any basis prohibited by laws
listed under 24 CFR 5.105(a).
At least 50% of the individuals must qualify
or would qualify in the near future for one
of the three federal preferences.
EXISTING TENANTS IN THE HOME-ASSISTED
PROJECTS – Low-income families currently
residing in the units that are designated
for rehabilitation or acquisition under the
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HOME Program may be selected without
requiring that the family meet the written
tenant selection policies and criteria.
Families so selected may use the tenant-
based assistance in the rehabilitated or
acquired unit or other qualified housing.
3.TERM OF RENTAL ASSISTANCE CONTRACT (92.209e) –
Rental assistance contracts may not exceed
twenty-four months but may be renewed subject to
the availability of HOME funds.
4.RENT REASONABLENESS (92.209f) – The participating
jurisdiction must disapprove a lease if the rent
is not reasonable, based on rents that are
charged for comparable unassisted units.
5.LEASE REQUIREMENTS (92.209g) – Must comply with
the requirements in Section 92.253 (a) and (b).
Briefly, the requirements in Section 92.253(a)
and (b) state:
a)LEASE TERMS (92.253a & b) – The lease
between a tenant and an owner of rental
housing assisted with HOME funds must be for
not less than one year unless by mutual
agreement between the tenant and owner.
b)PROHIBITED LEASE TERMS (92.253b) – The lease
may NOT contain any of the following
provisions:
Agreement to be sued
Treatment of property
Excusing owner from responsibility
Waiver of notice
Waiver of legal proceeding
Waiver of a jury trial
Waiver of right to appeal court decision
Tenant chargeable with cost of legal
actions regardless of outcome
6.USE OF SECTION 8 ASSISTANCE (92.209l) – In any
case where assistance under Section 8 of the 1937
Act becomes available to a participating
jurisdiction, recipients of tenant-based
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assistance under this part will qualify for
tenant selection preferences to the same extent
as when they received the tenant-based rental
assistance under this part.
7.PORTABILITY OF ASSISTANCE (92.209d) – A
participating jurisdiction may require the family
to use the tenant-based assistance within the
participating jurisdiction’s boundaries or may
permit the family to use the assistance outside
its boundaries.
8.RECORDKEEPING (92.508) – All projects are subject
to the recordkeeping requirements of 92.508.
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V.THE COUNTY SELECTION SYSTEM
The County Selection system is designated to help select
those projects having the greatest need and which most
effectively addresses that need.
In order to be considered for funding, the project must
meet certain minimum requirements established by HUD,
HHFDC, and the OHCD. These are identified as “Threshold
Factors.” If all the threshold factors are met, the
project will be rated on the basis of “Priority Factors,”
including the Consolidated Plan priorities, extent and
seriousness of the identified need, the need for HOME
funds, the results to be achieved, budget and funding,
leveraging/matching, project schedule, site selection
information, environmental concerns, the applicant’s
capabilities, past performance in grant management, project
management, and ability to meet and comply with federal
overlay statutes.
A.THRESHOLD FACTORS
A proposal must meet certain minimum requirements
before the OHCD will begin to rate the project. If
your proposal does not address or meet these threshold
factors, the OHCD will not rank and rate your project
proposal. The threshold requirements are listed
below:
1.ELIGIBLE COST
The project cost must be eligible with respect to
24 CFR 92.205 – 92.209.
2.FORMS OF ASSISTANCE
The forms of assistance must be eligible with
respect to 24 CFR 92.205(b).
3.ELIGIBLE ENTITIES
The entity carrying out the HOME activity must be
eligible.
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4.MATCHING REQUIREMENTS
The project must be eligible with respect to 24
CFR 92.218 – 92.220. Applicants are required to
come up with a $.25 match for every $1.00 of HOME
funds requested. Documentation to verify the
matching funds is required.
5.ELIGIBLE ACTIVITY
The activity must be eligible.
6.PROJECT SCHEDULE
In order to comply with and meet HOME Program
requirements, all activities funded with HOME
funds shall be expended and completed within an
eighteen (18) month period. This period is
anticipated to begin from November 1, 2021 and
ends on April 30, 2023.
7.CONSISTENCY WITH THE COUNTY CONSOLIDATED PLAN
The Consolidated Plan contains the County of
Hawai i’s priorities and objectives for HUD
Programs. As such, all projects must show that
they are consistent with the Consolidated Plan’s
priorities and objectives in order to be
considered by the OHCD for HOME funds.
Projects requesting HOME funding will need to
address at least one of the priorities and
objectives stated in the County's five-year 2020-
2024 Consolidated Plan for utilizing HUD’s CDBG
and HOME Program funds.
The County’s Consolidated Plan’s priorities will
be used to allocate HOME funds in accordance with
project eligibility requirements and program
rules. Higher points will be awarded to project
proposals that address high priority activities.
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The following are the County’s CP Priorities:
HIGH PRIORITIES:
Housing: Housing for households earning less
than 80% of median income [i.e. rental,
homeownership, special needs, homeless and
activities which will produce new housing (i.e.
water, streets, environmental activities,
planning, etc.)]
Public Health and Safety: Activities that
protect the health and safety of the residents
in Hawai i County. (i.e. fire, police,
environment, etc.)
Federal Mandates: Activities to meet legal
obligations or federal mandates. (i.e. ADA)
Public Facilities - Child care, youth, and/or
senior centers; facilities for the disabled;
homeless facilities; health facilities;
neighborhood facilities; and/or parks &
recreation facilities.
MEDIUM PRIORITIES:
Infrastructure (other than housing related) -
Water/sewer/street improvements; solid waste
disposal; and/or flood drainage improvements.
Public Services - Senior, disabled, youth,
childcare, transportation, substance abuse,
employment, health, lead hazards, crime, etc.
Economic Development – Activities which create
jobs for low and moderate income persons.
LOW PRIORITIES:
Public Facilities - Parking facilities and non-
residential historic preservation.
Infrastructure – Sidewalks.
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8.RELOCATION PLAN
If individuals or businesses will be relocated in
order to carry out the proposed project, it is
required that the applicant describe why
displacement is necessary and submit a relocation
plan that complies with 24 CFR 570.606, Uniform
Relocation Act (URA), as contained in Appendix G,
and the County of Hawai i’s Relocation Plan. If
there is no approved relocation/displacement
plan, the proposed project will not be rated and
ranked.
9.ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
All projects utilizing HOME funds are required by
HOME Program rules and regulations to be reviewed
for the appropriate level of environmental
compliance. The type of environmental compliance
is a significant milestone in the project
schedule and will ultimately affect the progress
of the project. Projects requiring an
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) or an
Environmental Assessment expecting to have
numerous environmental concerns will not be rated
and ranked.
10.SITE SELECTION
In order to implement the project in a timely
manner, it is vital that the project site be
identified and controlled by the applicant.
Projects requiring changes in zoning and/or if it
involves site acquisition with HOME funds, the
applicant must submit a timeline identifying the
steps and their process to comply with the
Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property
Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended.
11.PROJECT FUNDING
Applicants will need to state and identify
whether there are other sources of funds (i.e.,
County, State, private donations, etc.).
Documentation to verify that these funds are
secured and committed are required to be
submitted.
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B.PRIORITY FACTORS
The HOME program is moving towards a performance-based
funding. Based on community input and current data,
the County established its high, medium and low
priorities for the HOME program. Applicants should
clearly describe how its proposed project will comply
and ultimately accomplish a priority(ies) of the
County’s 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan. Higher points
will be awarded to projects that address high priority
activities. The proposal will be evaluated and
selected for assistance based upon the following
rating criteria:
Project Evaluation: Maximum Points
1. Extent and Seriousness of the 100
Identified Need
2. Need for HOME Funds 100
3. Consolidated Plan Priorities 100
4. Results to be Achieved 100
5. Budget and Funding 100
6. Leveraging/Matching 100
7. Site Selection Standards Information 100
8. Environmental Considerations 100
9. Additional Actions Needed 50
10. Compliance w/ Federal Overlays 50
11. Project Management 100
12. Past Performance _____100
TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS 1,100
Project Evaluation
The project evaluation element, which represents a
significant portion of the total number of points each
project can receive, is intended to ensure that the best
projects are considered for funding. Twelve components
have been identified and will be considered in the rating
of this element. These components are:
1.EXTENT AND SERIOUSNESS OF THE IDENTIFIED NEED:
Applicants should clearly describe the extent and the
seriousness of the identified needs.
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2.NEED FOR HOME FUNDS:
Applicants should clearly describe why HOME funds are
needed for this project.
3.CONSOLIDATED PLAN PRIORITES:
Applicants will need to address at least one of the
priorities stated in the County’s five-year 2020-2024
Consolidated Plan in order to be considered by the
OHCD for HOME funds.
4.RESULTS TO BE ACHIEVED:
Applicants should explain what will actually be
accomplished as a result of undertaking this project.
Applicants should describe how and to what extent the
proposed project will address the needs identified.
The kind of benefit which the proposal provides may
make a difference in judging and comparing the
adequacy of the proposal in meeting the identified
needs.
5.BUDGET AND FUNDING:
The project funding and budget elements are intended
to ensure that the proposed project can be completed
and that the program funds are effectively used and
secured. It is to the applicant’s benefit that their
project budget demonstrates that HOME funds will be
encumbered and utilized prior to the eighteen-month
expenditure deadline. The scoring system is also
intended to encourage the use of resources and funds
over and above the HOME funds applied for in
undertaking a project.
6.LEVERAGING/MATCHING:
Applicants applying for HOME funding are required to
match every $1.00 of federal HOME funds with at least
$.25 of eligible matching funds. The applicant must
clearly document the amount of matching funds
committed to the project. In addition, applicants
should describe how they are able to utilize other
sources of funding for the implementation of the
project.
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7. SITE SELECTION STANDARDS INFORMATION:
Applicants proposing to acquire or lease land for
housing or any other eligible activity should address
the site selection standards and the efforts it will
take to meet them. See Exhibit 9 of the proposal for
the selection standards.
8. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS:
A federal environmental review will be required for
all projects selected for funding. Consequently,
information relating to environmental concerns at the
selection stage can have a significant impact on the
proposal. The extent to which the applicant has
considered and acted upon potential environmental
concerns may be important. Some examples are:
relocation activities from a flood plain, the effect
of increased traffic in a neighborhood resulting from
a funded activity, historic sites, hazardous material,
etc.
9. ADDITIONAL ACTIONS NEEDED:
Evidence should be provided where necessary to
indicate that other resources or activities are needed
to ensure a complete project will be available. If
such support is not documented, or if the need is
evident but not addressed, the impact of the proposal
may be diminished.
Applicant Evaluation
The applicant evaluation element is intended to ensure that
the applicant has the necessary qualifications and
expertise to carry out the proposed project. To be awarded
HOME funds, the applicant must have the capacity to
undertake, complete, and administer the project in
compliance with the HOME program rules in a timely and
efficient manner. In addition, applicants who have
received HOME funds in the past will be evaluated on the
basis of their past performance.
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The components to be examined include:
10. COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL OVERLAY STATUTES:
Applicants are required to indicate whether their
activities will necessitate compliance with the
federal overlay statutes as described in Exhibit 11
and the applicant should describe its understanding
and procedures for complying with these federal
statutes.
11. PROJECT/PROGRAM MANAGEMENT CAPABILITIES:
The project management component is designed to
evaluate the applicant’s capacity to implement the
project. If an on-going program activity will result
from this project (i.e., construction of a building
for operation of rental housing project, etc.), the
program management section will be evaluated to
determine if the applicant has the capacity to
implement the program activity as well as the project.
12. PAST PERFORMANCE:
The performance component involves an examination of
the applicant’s previous record in carrying out the
HOME project. Criteria to be examined include:
a.Applicant’s rate of progress in completing
activities.
b.Applicant’s rate of expenditure and obligation of
funds.
c.Applicant’s compliance with applicable laws and
regulations.
d.Applicant’s track record for responding to the
OHCD in a timely manner.
If the applicant has not received a Block Grant in the
past, it will be rated solely on its Project
Management Capabilities to complete the project in the
eighteen-month time frame.
Points will be assigned for each component based on
the following criteria:
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RATING CRITERIA
1.EXTENT AND SERIOUSNESS OF THE IDENTIFIED NEEDS
100 pts. Clear need is described which is major and
current and the need is more crucial than others.
75 pts. Need is clearly described and is serious.
50 pts. Need is described and is fairly serious. The
need does not appear to be as crucial as others
being considered in the selection process.
25 pts. Need is described but not major or pronounced.
0 pts. No clear need is described, or need is not major
or pronounced.
2. NEED FOR HOME ASSISTANCE
100 pts. Clear need for HOME funds is described and
the project cannot occur without the HOME award.
75 pts. Need for HOME funds is clearly described and is
serious.
50 pts. Need for HOME funds is described and is fairly
serious. The need does not appear to be as
crucial as others being considered in the
selection process.
25 pts. Need for HOME funds is described but is not major
or pronounced.
0 pts. No clear need is described, or need is not major
Pronounced.
3. CONSOLIDATED PLAN PRIORITIES
100 pts. The project will address a high priority and goal
of the Housing and Special Needs priorities
within the County’s Consolidated Plan.
75 pts. The project will address a medium priority and
goal of the Housing and Special Needs priorities
within the County’s Consolidated Plan.
50 pts. The project will address a low priority and goal
of the Housing and Special Needs priorities
within the County’s Consolidated Plan.
25 pts. The project meets the high, medium and/or low
priorities but will not accomplish the goal of
the Housing and Special Needs priorities within
the Consolidated Plan.
0 pts. The project does not address a priority and goal
of the Housing and Special Needs priorities
within the County’s Consolidated Plan.
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4. RESULTS TO BE ACHIEVED
100 pts. The project would resolve the problem completely,
other actions needed to support the project have
been committed and are clearly stated in the
proposal.
75 pts. The project would have a major impact on the need
but would not completely resolve the problem.
50 pts. The project would have some impact on the need
but not as much as that of other projects.
25 pts. The project does not clearly address the need.
The project appears to be of general community
benefit and would only minimally serve low- and
very-low income persons.
0 pts. Only a small portion of the described need would
be addressed. The community has made no apparent
effort to solve the problem through local and
other sources.
5. BUDGET AND FUNDING
100 pts. The project costs are clearly documented and are
accurate.
75 pts. The project costs appears to be accurate but not
well documented.
50 pts. The accuracy of the project costs are
questionable and not well documented.
25 pts. The project costs are inaccurate and are not
documented.
0 pts. The project costs were not submitted and not
documented.
6. LEVERAGING/MATCHING
100 pts. Other funding sources are to be used in
conjunction with HOME funds in order to complete
the project. Applicant has obtained firm
commitments for all of these funds.
75 pts. Other funding sources are to be used in
conjunction with HOME funds in order to complete
the project. Applicant has obtained firm
commitments for more than one-half of these
funds.
50 pts. Other funding sources are to be used in
conjunction with HOME funds in order to complete
the project. Applicant has obtained firm
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commitments for less than one-half of these
funds.
25 pts. Other funding sources are to be used in
conjunction with HOME funds in order to complete
the project. Applicant has not obtained firm
commitments for these funds.
0 pts. The grant funds requested will provide all the
funding necessary for completing the project. No
other resources are to be used in conjunction
with HOME funds.
7. SITE SELECTION STANDARDS INFORMATION
100 pts. There are no site selection problems identified.
75 pts. There may be some site selection problems;
however, they appear to be fully resolvable.
50 pts. The project appears to have some problems with
respect to site selection.
25 pts. The project appears to have a moderate amount of
problems with respect to site selection.
0 pts. The project appears to have extensive problems
with respect to site selection.
8. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS
100 pts. An environmental review has been completed, and
there are no environmental problems.
75 pts. Environmental problems have been identified;
however, they appear to be fully resolvable.
50 pts. The project appears to have slight problems with
respect to environmental concerns.
25 pts. The project appears to have moderate problems
with respect to environmental concerns.
0 pts. The project appears to have extensive problems
with respect to environmental concerns.
9. ADDITIONAL ACTIONS NEEDED
50 pts. No further action is needed. The project fully
resolves the identified problem.
40 pts. Some additional action may be needed to fully
resolve the problem.
30 pts. Moderate action is still needed to resolve the
identified problem.
20 pts. Extensive action is still needed to fully resolve
the identified problem.
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0 pts. The project does not address the identified
problem.
10. COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL OVERLAY STATUTES
50 pts. There are no overlay statute problems.
40 pts. There may be overlay statute problems; however,
they appear reasonable and fully achievable.
30 pts. The project appears to have slight problems with
respect to overlay statutes compliance.
20 pts. The project appears to have moderate problems
with respect to overlay statutes compliance.
0 pts. The project appears to have extensive problems
with respect to overlay statutes compliance.
11. PROJECT MANAGEMENT
100 pts. The applicant clearly documents the necessary
qualifications and experience to carry out the
project. Staff has extensive training and
experience relative to their functions.
Applicant has excellent previous experience and
capacity for managing grant funds.
75 pts. The applicant appears to have the necessary
qualifications and experience to carry out the
project, but it is not well documented.
50 pts. The applicant appears to have most of the
necessary qualifications and experience to carry
out the project.
25 pts. The applicant appears to have some of the
necessary qualifications and experience to carry
out the project.
0 pts. The applicant does not appear to have the
necessary qualifications or experience.
12. PAST PERFORMANCE
100 pts. The applicant has implemented the project(s) on a
timely basis.
75 pts. The applicant had some problems in implementing
the project(s), but the problems were fully
resolvable.
50 pts. The applicant had problems in implementing the
project(s).
25 pts. The applicant had a moderate amount of problems
in implementing the project(s).
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0 pts. The applicant had extensive problems in
implementing the project(s).
C.FINAL SELECTION
RANKING
The points received on each of the elements will be
added and the projects ranked accordingly. A project
proposal must receive a minimum of 50% of the total
points to be considered for ranking. An interview
with each applicant may be conducted, to clarify any
information presented in the project proposal, prior
to the final recommendation to the Hawai i County
Housing Agency and the Hawai i County Council. The
OHCD will then recommend, for Hawai i County Housing
Agency/Council approval, the projects to be included
in the County’s Consolidated Plan to HUD/HHFDC, based
on the ranking system.
In cases of a tie in the number of points a project
receives, the following method will be used:
a)The proposal which has the higher “Extent and
Seriousness of the Identified Needs” evaluation
score will be selected;
b)If the projects meet the same higher “Extent and
Seriousness of the Identified Needs”, the
proposal which has the higher “Need for HOME
funds” evaluation score will be selected.
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VI.PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS
A.GENERAL
The information required in the proposal will be used
by the OHCD to make a recommendation to the Hawai i
County Council for final funding decisions.
Appendix B contains a copy of the proposal form.
NOTE: Please call Beryl Manliguis at 808/961-8379 if
you would like proposal form on CD (Word)
B.SUBMISSION DATES
Original project proposals and two (2) copies for the
2021 HOME Program funds should be bounded to secure
all documents and must be submitted to the OHCD by
November 9, 2020, no later than 4:30 p.m. Proposals
received after the date and time deadline, faxed
copies, and proposals not accompanied with the
appropriate two copies and incomplete proposals will
be rejected. Only data submitted by the deadline will
be considered in the selection process. The OHCD may
request additional data which will be required to be
submitted as promulgated by the HOME Program rules to
comply with the Consolidated Plan.
Additional data submitted after the proposal due date
and not requested by the OHCD will be returned.
C.PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS
The proposal and its exhibits in Appendix B contains
specific instructions for completing each section.
Applicants should check and verify the proposal
requirements as contained in the instructions and
checklist form.
D.PROPOSAL SCHEDULE
The following is the tentative HOME application
schedule:
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2021 CDBG/HOME ACTION PLAN SCHEDULE
DATE TASK
Public hearings to hear the Housing and Community
Development needs and explain the CDBG/HOME
proposal procedure and Action Plan process
09/09/20 & Virtual Public hearings to hear the Housing &
Community Development Needs
09/11/20 and explain the CDBG/HOME/HTF proposal procedure and
Action Plan process.
09/14/20 CDBG/HOME/HTF project proposals available.
11/09/20 CDBG/HOME/HTF project proposals due to the OHCD.
11/12-12/04/21 OHCD to review, rank and select CDBG/HOME/HTF projects
for the County’s Action Plan to HUD.
12/07-01/15/21 OHCD to draft the County’s proposed 2021 Action Plan.
2/01/21 Public Notice appears in newspapers announcing the
availability of the proposed 2021 Action Plan for
public review and comment.
2/02/21 to Comment period for the County’s proposed Action Plan
3/03/21 (30 days required).
3/16/21 Deadline to submit documents for Finance Committee
meeting.
4/06/21 Finance Committee meeting to approve project funding.
4/13/21 Deadline to submit documents for Hawai i County
Council.
4/21/21 Council meeting to authorize Mayor to sign and submit
the County’s 2021 Action Plan to HUD.
5/07/21 Obtain Mayor’s signature.
5/09/21 Public Notice appears in newspapers summarizing the
final 2021 Action Plan.
5/13/21 Mail 2021 Action Plan to HUD.
5/15/21 2021 Action Plan due
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A.INSTRUCTIONS/CHECKLIST
This checklist will aid the applicant in submitting all the
appropriate forms required for a complete project proposal.
Please complete the checklist by placing a check mark next
to each item and attach Exhibits 1 to 16 along with
required forms and documents as requested for each exhibit
in a bounded format.
Exhibits must be typewritten, or computer generated.
Narratives should be straightforward and limited to facts,
solutions to problems, and proposed plans of actions.
Limit these responses to no more than two (2) pages.
Narratives beyond two (2) pages will not be considered in
the evaluation/scoring. Please tab exhibits for ease of
locating information.
All proposals should be bound to secure your document and
labeled as original and copies. Incomplete proposals or
those presented in a different format may be rejected.
___ 1. Letter of transmittal
___ 2. Project Summary Proposal Form
Answer all questions. If a question does not
apply, mark it N/A (not applicable).
___ 3. Exhibit 1 – Project Information Sheet
___ Select proper activity form
___ Narrative
___ Minimum HOME Program Description Requirement
___ 4. Exhibit 2 – Extent and Seriousness of the
Identified Need
___ Narrative
___ 5. Exhibit 3 – Consolidated Plan Priorities
___ Narrative
___ 6. Exhibit 4 – Need for HOME funds
___ Narrative
___ 7. Exhibit 5 – Results to be Achieved
___ Forms
___ Narrative
___ Proforma (Rental Housing)
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___ 8. Exhibit 6 – Budget and Funding
___ Forms
___ Narrative
___ Proforma (Rental Housing)
___ 9. Exhibit 7 – Leveraging/Matching
___ Narrative/Documentation
___ 10. Exhibit 8 – Project Schedule
___ Schedule
___ 11. Exhibit 9 – Site Selection Standards Information
___ Form
___ Narrative
___ 12. Exhibit 10 – Environmental Considerations
___ Narrative
___ 13. Exhibit 11 – Additional Actions
___ Narrative
___ 14. Exhibit 12 – Compliance with Federal Overlay
Statutes
___ Form
___ Narrative
___ 15. Exhibit 13 – Project Management
___ Narrative
___ Organizational Chart
___ 16. Exhibit 14 – Past Performance
___ Narrative
___ 17. Exhibit 15 – Displacement/Relocation/Acquisition
___ Narrative
___ Plan
___ 18. Exhibit 16 – Applicant Information
___ Documentation
___ Articles of Incorporation
___ By-Laws
___ IRS Exemption under Section 501(c)
___ List of Current Board of Directors
___ Board of Director composition
___ Most Current Financial and Program Audit
___ Procedures of Non-Discrimination
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___ 19. Exhibit 17 – Certification/Resolution
___ Form
___ Resolution Authorizing Filing and Submittal
___ 19. Submit the original proposal and two (2)
copies to:
Office of Housing and Community Development
1990 Kino ole Street, Suite 102
Hilo, Hawai i 96720
Deadline: November 9, 4:30 p.m.
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PROPOSAL FORM FOR THE HOME PROGRAM
Office of Housing and Community Development (OHCD)
1990 Kino ole Street, Suite 102
Hilo, Hawai i 96720
Phone: 808/961-8379
GENERAL INFORMATION
PROJECT NAME: _____________________________________________
AMOUNT OF HOME FUNDS REQUESTED: $__________________________
Project Address: __________________________________________
City: __________________________ Zip Code: ________________
Census Tract: ___________________TMK: _____________________
Name of Applicant: ________________________________________
Mailing Address: __________________________________________
Phone Number: _____________________________________________
E-mail Address: ___________________________________________
Contact Person and Title: _________________________________
A.Eligible Costs: The following is a list of eligible
costs for the HOME Program. Please indicate the
appropriate eligible cost(s) that the HOME funds will
be used for.
___ Development Hard Costs (please check one of the
following:
___ New Construction
___ Rehabilitation
___ New Construction and Rehabilitation
Notes: Housing that has received an initial
certificate of occupancy or equivalent document
within a one-year period before the applicant
commits HOME funds to the project is new
construction.
Conversion of an existing structure to affordable
housing is rehabilitation, unless the conversion
entails adding one or more units beyond the
existing walls, in which case the project is new
construction.
___ Acquisition
Notes: Acquisition of vacant land or demolition
must be undertaken only with respect to a
particular housing project intended to provide
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affordable housing and for which funds for
construction have been committed.
___ Related Soft Costs (please check all that apply):
___ Architect/Engineer/Professional Services
___ Financing Costs
___ Audits
___ Affirmative Marketing/Fair Housing
___ Initial Operating Deficit Reserve
___ Staff and Overhead Costs for the Project
___ Payment of Impact Fees Charged for all
Projects
___ Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO)
project specific assistance under 92.301
___ Relocation/Displacement
___ Tenant-Based Rental Assistance
B.Type of Funding Assistance Requested (Check One)
___ Equity Investment
___ Interest-bearing loans or advances
___ Non-interest bearing loans or advances
___ Interest Subsidies
___ Deferred Payment Loan
___ Grants
___ Other (HUD/HHFDC/OHCD Approved)
C.Type of Organization (Check One)
___ Public Agency
___ Private Non-Profit Organization
___ Developers
___ Owners
___ Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO)
See Appendix F for the CHDO requirements and
Appendix B for the CHDO definition
___ Private Organization
___ Other: (HUD Approved) __________________________
D.Matching (Check One) $1.00 HOME to $.25 match
Identify the source of matching funds: _______________
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Eligible: (indicate the amount of matching funds)
Cash $_________
Foregone Interest, taxes, fees or charges $_________
Appraised value of land or real property $_________
Investments in on- or off-site improvements $_________
Bond Financing $_________
Donated Construction Materials $_________
Voluntary Labor $_________
Sweat Equity $_________
Other __________________________________ $_________
TOTAL MATCH $_________
MATCHING REQUIREMENT (HOME AMOUNT X .25) $_________
DIFFERENCE TOTAL MATCH AND REQUIREMENT $_________
E.Project Schedule
Expected start date: ________________________
Expected completion date: ________________________
F.Consistency with the Consolidated Plan
The proposed project must address and comply with the
County’s priorities as contained in the County’s
current approved 2020-2021 Consolidated Plan (CP).
Briefly describe which priority your proposed project
complies with and how your project will address the
priority(ies).
The following are the County’s CP Priorities:
HIGH PRIORITIES:
Housing: Housing for households earning less than
80% of median income [i.e. rental, homeownership,
special needs, homeless and activities which will
produce new housing (i.e. water, streets,
environmental activities, planning, etc.)]
Public Health and Safety: Activities that protect
the health and safety of the residents in Hawai i
County. (i.e. fire, police, environment, etc.)
Federal Mandates: Activities to meet legal
obligations or federal mandates. (i.e. ADA)
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MEDIUM PRIORITIES:
Public Facilities - Child care, youth, and/or senior
centers; facilities for the disabled; homeless
facilities; health facilities; neighborhood
facilities; and/or parks & recreation facilities.
Infrastructure (other than housing related) -
Water/sewer/street improvements; solid waste
disposal; and/or flood drainage improvements.
Public Services - Senior, disabled, youth,
childcare, transportation, substance abuse,
employment, health, lead hazards, crime, etc.
Economic Development – Activities which create jobs
for low and moderate income persons.
LOW PRIORITIES:
Public Facilities - Parking facilities and non-
residential historic preservation.
Infrastructure – Sidewalks.
G.EXHIBITS
Complete Exhibits 1 to 16, attach forms, documents,
maps, etc., as requested in the exhibit. Narratives
should be typed and not more than two pages long.
Please tab exhibits for ease of locating information.
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EXHIBIT 1 – PROJECT INFORMATION
THRESHOLD FACTOR – REQUIRED TO BE ADDRESSED
Check the activity category that most appropriately
describes your proposed HOME activity. Complete the
appropriate project information sheet which is attached for
your use.
____ Rental Housing
____ Homeownership/Rehabilitation
____ Tenant-Based Rental Assistance
On a separate sheet briefly describe the proposed project
and attach all appropriate information. Include
information necessary to provide a clear understanding of
the project. This section should include a map to show
location(s) of facility or service area; quantify the
activity (i.e., number of units to rehabilitate, number of
persons to be served). In addition, if the activity is
real property acquisition, construction, or rehabilitation,
explain what is being acquired, ownership of the property,
and specify the property improvements. Discuss whether the
project could be implemented at a lower level or smaller
scale without the HOME award.
Describe the site and/or the building proposed, including
property conditions, number of units and bedroom sizes, and
proposed use of project.
If other funds will be used, explain specifically what the
HOME funds will be used for.
For special needs housing projects, specify the special
need group to be served and describe in detail the services
that will be provided or coordinated for the property’s
residence and how client outreach will occur.
Specify the eligible families/tenants for the
project/program and the selection procedure.
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HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program
Minimum HOME Program Description Requirements
1.Description of the proposed project/program:
Completely describe the proposed project or program
(provide conceptual plans and maps showing location.)
Does the project/program involve the use of existing
property; is the property privately or publicly owned;
are the units standard or substandard, occupied or
vacant.
Describe the site and/or the building proposed,
including property conditions, number of units and
bedroom sizes, and proposed use of project.
Also address if site improvements or other amenities
are being proposed (please list).
For special needs housing projects, specify the
special need group to be served and describe in detail
the services that will be provided or coordinated for
the property’s residence and how client outreach will
occur.
A.Rental Housing (New Construction or Acquisition and/or
Rehabilitation):
Describe the project site and why it is
appropriate for the proposed housing, including
information on site selection, zoning and land-
use considerations, and required permits.
Describe the project design (new construction) or
the scope of work for rehabilitation and how the
needs of the target population have been
considered. Include the basis for cost estimates
related to site acquisition, development costs,
and construction sots.
Calculate the total per unit development cost and
the HOME investment per unit.
Illustrate that the HOME investment per unit does
not exceed the maximum allowable investment and
that the number of HOME-assisted units is based
on the level of HOME funds to be invested.
Describe the proposed rent structure and your
basis for determining that the proposed rents are
appropriate and affordable to the target
population.
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Describe how the project will be managed and
include a management plan. If a management plan
has not yet been prepared, provide the outline
for such plan.
Include a proforma operating statement projected
through the period of affordability.
Provide a proposed construction timetable and
indicate when HOME funds are expected to be fully
disbursed.
Provide evidence of site control for the project
(i.e., deed, lease, agreement of sale, option
agreement.)
B.Homebuyer Housing Programs:
Describe the project or housing production you
propose for first-time buyers.
Will housing be newly constructed or will
existing units be acquired and rehabilitated?
How will vacant land or existing units be
acquired and rehabilitated?
How will vacant land or existing units be
selected for inclusion in the program?
Describe the design of homes proposed for new
construction or the scope of rehabilitation for
existing homes. Include the basis for costs
estimates related to site acquisition,
development costs.
Calculate the total per unit development costs
and the HOME investment per unit.
Illustrate that the HOME investment per unit
does not exceed the maximum allowable investment
and the number of HOME-assisted units is based on
the level of HOME funds to be invested.
Will units be resold to construction or
rehabilitation?
Does your program include homeowner counseling or
training?
Describe how the homebuyer will finance the
purchase of the home? Will assistance be
provided to buyers to secure private financing?
If so, what is the anticipated source private
finance and what are the proposed terms? How
much down payment will the homebuyer be required
to provide and how will downpayment assistance,
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assistance with closing costs, and/or second or
third mortgages be funded?
Provide a proposed construction timetable and
indicate when HOME funds will be fully disbursed.
Provide evidence of site control for the project
(i.e., deed, lease, agreement of sale, option
agreement.)
For Homebuyer’s Assistance Programs (i.e.
Downpayment Loan Program), describe how the
program will be administered (i.e. servicing of
loans). If the County will be contracting with a
non-profit organization to administer the
Program, explain the non-profit’s experience in
handling such programs. Identify the eligible
properties, the purchase price/value limits, the
minimum/maximum HOME assistance, and the
homebuyer’s contribution. Detail the
underwriting requirements, as well as the
proposed use of the mortgage loan repayments and
payoffs.
C.Homeowner Rehabilitation Program:
Describe the program you propose for existing
homeowners.
How will homeowners be selected for participation
in the program?
What level of rehabilitation is anticipated for
homes and what repairs will be eligible for
assistance?
How will homeowners be involved in determining
the scope of rehabilitation?
Describe your program procedures including
property inspection procedures, costs estimating,
contractor selection, and project monitoring.
Include the basis for costs estimates.
Calculate the total per unit development costs
and the HOME investment per unit.
Illustrate that the HOME investment per unit does
not exceed the maximum allowable investment and
that the number of HOME-assisted units is based
on the level of HOME funds to be invested.
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D.Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) Programs:
Describe the manner in which the TBRA Program
will be administered, including what agency will
have responsibility for program administration.
Describe the boundaries of the administering
organization’s service area and describe what
geographic boundaries will be applied to your
TBRA Program.
Describe the tenant selection policies and
criteria and explain how HOME funds will be used
to implement these preferences. (The tenant
selection policies and criteria must be
reasonably related to preference rules
established under section 6(c)(4)(A) of the
Housing Act of 1937.)
Describe the minimum tenant contribution to be
charged the current rent standard (explain how
derived) for units of comparable size not
assisted with HOME funds and how the assistance
will be provided to either the owner who leases
units to assisted family or to the tenants.
Describe the services proposed to assist
recipients in attaining self-sufficiency.
2.Indicate the total number of HOME-assisted and non-HOME
assisted units, or the number of families to be assisted
with HOME funds, whichever is applicable.
3.List all sources (including dollar amount) for the
construction and permanent financing. Include a
discussion as to whether the sources are conditional or
firm, and when and under what circumstances will they
become firm. Provide copies of commitment letters, if
available.
4.Specify the form of HOME invest (i.e., loan, grant,
deferred loan, etc.) and the specific terms.
5.Identify sources of funds which constitute matching funds
to the HOME funds.
6.Specify the term of affordability and how it will be
enforced. Please note that for the homebuyer programs,
the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development must
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approve the resale/recapture provisions should such
provisions deviate from the HOME regulations.
7.Specify the eligible families/tenants for the
project/program and the County’s selection procedures.
8.Provide a discussion as to how the project/program is
consistent with the State’s Consolidated Plan.
9.Provide a proposed timeframe for the project/program.
10.Describe any relocation or displacement that will occur
as a result of the project/program and the proposed
relocation assistance to be provided. Please include the
estimated number of households/businesses to be
relocated, the availability of comparable replacement
units, the total costs of relocation, the method of
determining costs, and how and with what source these
activities will be funded.
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PROJECT INFORMATION SHEET
RENTAL HOUSING
THRESHOLD FACTOR – REQUIRED TO BE ADDRESSED
As described in Section II. Rental Housing Activities,
there are many federal rules that must be complied with.
Please provide the information and describe how the project
will comply with the federal rules and requirements
outlined in Section II.
1. What is the maximum HOME Investment (92.250) for the
units per bedroom size?
Total Cost/Unit Home Investment/Unit
0 bedroom $_____________ $_________________
1 bedroom $_____________ $_________________
2 bedroom $_____________ $_________________
3 bedroom $_____________ $_________________
4+bedroom $_____________ $_________________
2. INCOME LIMITS (92.252) Explain the procedure that will
be used to determine the income of the beneficiaries
of the project. How often will the income be re-
examined?
3. OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENTS (92.252) AND TARGETING OF HOME
FUNDS (92.216):
a. Indicate the total number of HOME-assisted units
and percentage of units that will be rented to
very low-income families and low income families
to meet the occupancy requirement and Targeting
of HOME Funds Requirement:
# of HOME
Units __%__ Required
Very-Low Income
(50% Median Income) ___ ___ Min. 20%
(60% and below Median Income) ___ ___ Min. 90%
Low Income
(80% of Median Income) ___ ___ Up to 10%
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Total Number of HOME units: _________
Total Number of Non-Assisted units: _________
Total Number of Units: _________
b. VERY LOW INCOME FAMILIES (92.252a2) – Indicate
and explain which rent structure will be used for
the project for very low income families:
___ whose rent does not exceed 30% of the annual
income of a family whose income equals 50%
of the median income for the area.
___ whose rent does not exceed 30% of the
family’s adjusted income. If the unit
receives federal or state project-based
rental subsidy and the family pays as a
contribution towards rent not more than 30%
of the family’s adjusted income, the maximum
rent is the rent allowable under the federal
or state project-based rental subsidy
program.
___ whose rent does not exceed 30% of the
adjusted income of a family whose annual
income equals 65% of the median income for
the area.
___ fair market rent for existing housing for
comparable units in the area as established
by HUD under 24 CFR 888.111.
c. LOW INCOME FAMILIES (92.252a3) – Explain how the
project will comply with the rent limits. (See
No. 5, Initial Affordability, below.)
d. TEMPORARY NON-COMPLIANCE WITH OCCUPANCY
REQUIREMENTS – (92.252i) – Explain the procedures
that will be used for temporary non-compliance
with the occupancy requirement.
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4. PROPERTY STANDARDS (92.251) – Indicate and
explain the property standards that will be used
for existing units, newly constructed units,
and/or substantially rehabilitated units. Units
built prior to 1978 must comply with the recently
implemented Lead-Based Paint requirements (24 CFR
Part 35), effective September 15, 1999. Please
describe your procedures for compliance.
5. INITIAL AFFORDABILITY:
a.RENT LIMITS (92.252a1) – The rental housing
project must have rents not greater than the
lesser of:
the fair market rent established by HUD (see
below), less the monthly allowance for the
utilities and services to be paid by the
tenant;
OR
the 65% rent limit (see below), less the
monthly allowance for any utilities and
services to be paid by the tenant.
Indicate what the rents will be for your
project.
HOME RENTS LIMITS (07/01/20)
Updated Annually
UNIT FAIR MARKET 65%RENT 50%RENT PROPOSED
TYPE RENT LIMIT LIMIT_ RENT__
Efficiency $ 931 $ 929 $ 730 $______
1 Bedroom 1,085 996 781 $______
2 Bedroom 1,429 1,197 937 $______
3 Bedroom 1,800 1,374 1,083 $______
4 Bedroom 1,936 1,514 1,208 $______
5 Bedroom 2,226 1,651 1,333 $______
6 Bedroom 2,517 1,789 1,457 $______
b.RENT CHANGES (92.252c) – Explain the
procedure that will be used for any changes
in rent.
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6.PERIOD OF AFFORDABILITY (92.252e) – See Appendix
E) – Explain how the project will comply with the
period of affordability requirement. The rental
units must remain affordable without regard to
the term of any mortgage or the transfer of
ownership, pursuant to deed restrictions,
covenants running with the land, or other
mechanisms approved by HUD, for not less than the
following time periods, beginning after project
completion.
Rehabilitation or acquisition of existing
housing per unit amount of HOME funds:
Under $15,000 5 years
$15,000 to $40,000 10 years
Over $40,000 15 years
New construction or acquisition
Of newly constructed housing 20 years
7.LEASE REQUIREMENTS (92.253):
a.LEASE TERMS – Explain the terms of the lease
between the owner and tenant. Please attach
a copy of the lease that will be used for
this project.
b.TERMINATION OF TENANCY (92.253c) – Explain
the policy that will be followed for
termination of tenancy. Explain notice
procedures.
8.TENANT SELECTION (92.253d) – An owner of rental
housing assisted with HOME funds must adopt
written tenant selection policies and criteria
that comply with the following. Please provide a
copy of the written tenant selection policy.
Are consistent with the purpose of providing
housing for very low-income and low-income
families;
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Are reasonably related to program eligibility
and the applicants ability to perform the
obligations of the lease;
Give reasonable consideration to the housing
needs of families that would have a preference
under 960.211 (federal selection preferences
for admission to public housing) of this title;
Provide for the selection of tenants from a
written waiting list in the chronological order
of their application, insofar as is
practicable; and
Give prompt written notification of any
rejected applicant of the grounds for any
rejection.
9.SITE AND NEIGHBORHOOD STANDARDS (92.202b) – See
Appendix I – If this project is for the
construction of new rental housing, explain how
this project will comply with the site and
neighborhood standards of 92.202b and 24 CFR
983.6.
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PROJECT INFORMATION SHEET
HOMEOWNERSHIP ACTIVITIES
THRESHOLD FACTOR-REQUIRED TO BE ADDRESSED
As described in Section III. Homeownership Activities,
there are many federal rules that must be complied
with. Please provide the information and describe how
the project will comply with the federal rules and
requirements outlined in Section III.
1.What is the maximum HOME Investment (92.250) per
HOME assisted unit?
Total Cost/Unit HOME Investment/Unit
0 bedroom $_____________ $_________________
1 bedroom $_____________ $_________________
2 bedroom $_____________ $_________________
3 bedroom $_____________ $_________________
4+bedroom $_____________ $_________________
2.INCOME LIMITS (92.203): Explain the procedures
that will be used to determine the income of the
beneficiaries of the project.
3.OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENTS (92.254): Indicate the
total number of HOME-assisted units and the
income limits for these families.
_____ Total number of units
_____ Total number of HOME units occupied by
families earning 80% or less of the
median family income.
4.PROPERTY STANDARDS (92.251) – Indicate and
explain the property standards that will be used
for existing units for homeowner rehabilitation,
existing units for homeownership, and newly
constructed units. If the units will be
substantially rehabilitated, please explain the
property standards that will be used. In
addition, units built prior to 1978 must comply
with the recently implemented Lead-Based Paint
requirements (24 CFR Part 35), effective
September 15, 1999. Please describe your
procedures for compliance.
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5.PROPERTY VALUE (92.254) – Indicate and explain
how the units will meet the property standards in
Section 92.251 and not exceed 95% of the median
area purchase price as determined by HUD. Please
explain the procedures that will be used to
determine the property value.
6.LONG-TERM AFFORDABILITY (92.254) – Indicate the
affordability period for the project. Explain
how units assisted with HOME funds will comply
with resale restrictions (92.254) or recapture
provisions (92.254). Attach documents that will
be used.
7.TARGETING OF HOME FUNDS (92.217) – Provide
information that indicate that 100% of the HOME
funds will be invested with respect to dwelling
units that are to be occupied by households that
qualify as low-income families at the time of
occupancy or at the time funds are invested,
whichever is later.
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PROJECT INFORMATION SHEET
TENANT-BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
THRESHOLD FACTOR-REQUIRED TO BE ADDRESSED
As described in Section IV. Tenant-Based Rent Assistance,
there are many federal rules that must be complied with.
Please provide the information and describe how the project
will comply with the federal rules and requirements
outlined in Section IV.
1. What is the maximum HOME investment (92.209h) amount
of monthly assistance? What is the minimum tenant
contribution?
Unit Fair Market Maximum
Type ___Rent___ HOME _
Efficiency $ 931 $________
1 bedroom 1,085 $________
2 bedroom 1,429 $________
3 bedroom 1,800 $________
4 bedroom 1,936 $________
5 bedroom 2,226 $________
6 bedroom 2,517 $________
The minimum tenant contribution is:
2. INCOME LIMITS (92.216) – Explain the procedures that
will be used to determine the income of the
beneficiaries of the project. How often will income
be re-examined?
3. PROPERTY STANDARDS (92.251) – Indicate and explain the
procedures that will be used to comply with the
property standards set forth in 982.401 Housing
Quality Standards. In addition, for units built prior
to 1978, explain how the recently implemented Lead-
Based Paint requirements (24 CFR Part 35), effective
September 15, 1999, will be met.
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4. TARGETING OF HOME FUNDS (92.216a) – Explain and
illustrate how the targeting of HOME funds will be
met. How many families receiving such rental
assistance are families whose annual incomes do not
exceed 60% and 80% of the median family income for the
area?
5. SECURITY DEPOSIT PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (92.209j) – If
the applicant is interested in developing a security
deposit program, explain in detail what it is you
propose to do. Will you be providing loans or grants
to very low and low-income families for security
deposits? The narrative should address all of the
requirements in Section 92.209.
6. TENANT-BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
(92.209):
a. CERTIFICATION (92.209b) – What are the local
market conditions that lead to the decision to
use HOME funds for rental assistance?
b. TENANT SELECTION (92.209c) – Provide the tenant
selection policy that will be used for this
project. Explain the federal preferences and
local preferences for individuals with special
needs.
c.EXISTING TENANTS IN THE HOME-ASSISTED PROJECT –
Can the existing tenants residing in the units
that are designated for rehabilitation or
acquisition under the HOME Program be selected
without requiring that the family meet the
written tenant selection policies? If so,
explain the procedures that will be used to
select the tenant.
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d. TERM OF RENTAL ASSISTANCE CONTRACT (92.209e)-
Indicate the term of the rental assistance
contract.
e.RENT REASONABLENESS (92.209f) – Explain why the
maximum HOME rents indicated in No. 1 above is
reasonable as compared with comparable unassisted
units.
f.LEASE REQUIREMENT (92.253) – Explain the terms of
the lease and attach a copy of the lease that
will be used for this project.
g.USE OF SECTION 8 ASSISTANCE (92.209l) – If
assistance under the Section 8 Program becomes
available, explain how the recipients of the HOME
rental assistance program will qualify for tenant
selection under the Section 8 Program.
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EXHIBIT 2
EXTENT AND SERIOUSNESS OF THE IDENTIFIED NEED
(100 Maximum Points)
1.Identify and clearly describe the extent and the
seriousness of the need for your project. Explain why
this project is needed and how your project will help
address this need.
2.Describe the seriousness of the need and identify the
need of the community in specific, quantifiable and
measurable terms and submit necessary documentation
based on recent available data to support the stated
need. Include the area or location of the need.
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EXHIBIT 3
CONSOLIDATED PLAN PRIORITIES
(100 Maximum Points)
1. Clearly describe how this proposed project will comply
and ultimately accomplish a priority(ies) of the
County’s 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan.
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EXHIBIT 4 – NEED FOR HOME FUNDS
(100 Maximum Points)
1.Explain why HOME dollars are necessary for project
implementation and why the proposed activities cannot
occur without the HOME award. Fully describe the
activities which will address the need, including all
appropriate quantifiable information. Justify why the
activity was selected to address the need.
2.State the amount and sources of other funds being
requested for this activity. List unsuccessful
requests your organization has made for other
resources for this project, including sources, amount,
and, if known, reasons for rejection. Explain why no
other source of funds can replace HOME resources.
Discuss whether the project could be implemented at a
lower level or smaller scale without the HOME funds.
Describe known public and private projects that
address a similar need in your area and explain how
this project differs from each other.
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EXHIBIT 5 – RESULTS TO BE ACHIEVED
(100 Maximum Points)
1.State your project’s overall goals and objectives.
Describe the results you expect to achieve, the number
and type of persons to benefit, and the nature of the
benefit. Explain how the proposed activities are
directly related to the problem and need described and
what the anticipated direct and indirect results of
the program will be. Include information on length of
commitment to the original target population, the
continued affordability of the assisted housing in
terms of monthly rent or mortgage costs, and other
program results that help illustrate the overall
benefit of the proposal.
2.Describe the people who will benefit from the proposed
project in terms of income, age, employment, status,
etc.
3.Please indicate the number of households that will
benefit from the activity.
TOTAL HOME
Family _____ _____
Elderly _____ _____
Persons with Disabilities _____ _____
Seriously Mentally Ill _____ _____
Dually-Diagnosed _____ _____
Persons with HIV/AIDS _____ _____
Veterans _____ _____
Other: ___________________ _____ _____
TOTALS _____ _____
4.Please indicate the number of households assisted.
TOTAL HOME
Renters _____ _____
Owners _____ _____
5.Out of the total number of beneficiaries, indicate the
total number of female head-of-household beneficiaries
there are for the proposed project. (Submit
documentation to verify the statistics)
Female Head of Households _____
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6.Out of the total number of beneficiaries, indicate the
total number of minority households who will benefit
from the proposed project: (Submit documentation to
verify the statistics)
_____White
_____Black/African American
_____Asian
_____American Indian/Alaskan Native
_____Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander
_____American Indian/Alaskan Native & White
_____Asian & White
_____Black/African American & White
_____American Indian/Alaskan Native & Black/African Am
_____Other Multi-Racial
_____Asian/Pacific Islander
_____Hispanic
7.Please indicate the income levels of households that
will benefit from the activity.
TOTAL HOME
At or below 50% of median income _____ _____
At or below 60% of median income _____ _____
At or below 80% of median income _____ _____
Other___________________ _____ _____
Total Units _____ _____
8.Please indicate the proportion of units for:
Mobility Impaired ___ No. of units
Hearing/Vision Impaired ___ No. of units
*Affected projects must have 5% or at least one,
whichever is greater, for mobility impaired and 2% but
not less than one for hearing/vision impaired.
9.Please indicate the anticipated amount of HOME
expenditures per HOME-assisted unit:
$_________________
10.Please indicate the total anticipated program income:
$_________________
11.Submit documentation to verify the above statistics.
(i.e., Census Data)
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EXHIBIT 6 – BUDGET AND FUNDING
THRESHOLD FACTOR-REQUIRED TO BE ADDRESSED
(100 Maximum Points)
1.State the amount of HOME funds being requested for the
activity.
2.Provide a detailed budget of the proposed project and
its activities in the prescribed format provided or a
comparable format.
3.Identify who did the estimates and what these
estimates were based on. Provide documentation to
support these estimates.
4.If other sources of funds will be used (i.e., County,
State, private donations, etc.), state the amount, the
source, the date of expected availability and
expiration, submit documentation to verify that these
funds are secured.
5.Specify what the HOME funds will be used for.
6.Explain your organization’s ability to access other
funds and the overall attempts to obtain additional
resources.
7.If you are requesting a loan, identify the repayment
source and describe and justify your proposed terms.
Also, explain the cost savings the HOME award would
create versus your organization securing a
conventional loan or other financing options
available. Explain your organization’s ability to
access other funds and the overall attempts to obtain
additional resources.
8.If your organization is requesting a grant, submit
justification on why your organization requires a
grant versus a loan. Please provide documentation and
explain the cost savings a grant will generate over a
conventional loan or other financing options currently
available.
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9.If your project will generate project income, state
the projected amount and the expected date to receive
this program income. Under the HOME Program Rules,
program income is required to be returned to the
County.
10.For rental housing projects, a proforma based upon the
applicable period of affordability must be submitted
with the budget. (i.e., for new construction a
proforma for 20 years must be submitted)
Be sure your submitted budget identifies specifically what
the HOME funds will be used for.
Type of Funding Assistance Requested (check one).
Grant: ____ Loan: ____ Other: ____
Note: If project is funded, letters of commitment from
all sources of funding must be submitted.
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HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM
BUDGET AND FUNDING
SOURCES OF FINANCING – ALL SOURCES/ALL ACTIVITIES
SOURCE/TYPE *COMMITTED *TENTATIVE TOTAL IF TENTATIVE
DATE EXPECTED
#HOME FUNDS $ $ $
#HOME FUNDS $ $ $
#HOME FUNDS $ $ $
#CDBG $ $ $
#OTHER FEDERAL $ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
STATE $ $ $
$ $ $
COUNTY $ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
PRIVATE ____________ $ $ $ _____________
____________ $ $ $ _____________
____________ $ $ $ _____________
____________ $ $ $ _____________
OTHER ____________ $ $ $ _____________
____________ $ $ $ _____________
____________ $ $ $ _____________
____________ $ $ $ _____________
____________ $ $ $ _____________
TOTALS $ $ $
* IF PROJECT IS FUNDED, LETTERS OF COMMITMENT MUST BE SUBMITTED. NO HOME
FUNDS WILL BE RELEASED WITHOUT PROOF OF COMMITMENT FROM ALL SOURCES.
* FEDERAL DOLLARS ARE SUBJECT TO EXCESSIVE LAYERING REGULATIONS.
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ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET – ALL ACTIVITIES
ITEMS TOTAL HOME $ OTHER $ SOURCE(S)
APPLICATION PREP/TECH ASSIST $ $ $ __________
SALARY/WAGES $ $ $ __________
POSITION $ $ $ __________
POSITION $ $ $ __________
POSITION $ $ $ __________
POSITION $ $ $ __________
POSITION $ $ $ __________
EMPLOYEE RELATED EXPENSES $ $ $ __________
@_____%
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $ $ $ __________
SERVICE $ $ $ __________
SERVICE $ $ $ __________
SERVICE $ $ $ __________
TRAVEL $ $ $ __________
OFFICE SUPPLIES/EQUIPMENT $ $ $ __________
MARKETING (FAIR HOUSING) $ $ $ __________
OTHER (SPECIFY) $ $ $ __________
OTHER (SPECIFY) $ $ $ __________
OTHER (SPECIFY) $ $ $ __________
OTHER (SPECIFY) $ $ $ __________
OTHER (SPECIFY) $ $ $ __________
OTHER (SPECIFY) $ $ $ __________
TOTAL $ $ $ __________
*CARRY THIS AMOUNT TO “USES OF FINANCING AND HOME PROJECT BUDGET” LINE 13.
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USES OF FINANCING AND HOME PROJECT BUDGET
ALL ACTIVITIES
ACTIVITY TOTAL HOME OTHER SOURCE (i.e., CDBG,CIP)
1 ACQUISITION
LAND
EXISTING STRUCTURES
2 SITE IMPROVEMENTS
ON-SITE
OFF-SITE -------
3 CONSTRUCTION/REHAB.
OTHER SITE WORK
4 CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISION
5 TENANT-BASED ASSISTANCE
6 FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER
7 RELOCATION COSTS
8 PROJECT SOFT COSTS
ORIGINATION FEES
CREDIT REPORTS
TITLE REPORTS & UPDATES
RECORDATION FEES
PREP. & FILING OF LEGAL
APPRAISAL
ATTORNEY’S FEES
LOAN PROCESSING FEES
DEVELOPERS FEES
9 CONSTRUCTION-RELATED COSTS
ARCHITECTURAL FEES
ENGINEERING FEES
WORK WRITE-UPS/COST EST.
DEVELOPERS FEES
10 PROJECT AUDIT COSTS
11 AFFIRMATIVE MARKETING & FAIR HSG
12 OPERATIONS/SERVICES
13 ADMINISTRATION ------
14 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
15 ENVIRONMENTAL SURVEY
16 IMPACT FEES/TAP FEES
17 OTHER:
18 OTHER:
19 TOTALS
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EXHIBIT 7 – LEVERAGING/MATCHING
THRESHOLD FACTOR-REQUIRED TO BE ADDRESSED
(100 Maximum Points)
Applicants applying for HOME funding are required to match every
$1.00 of Federal HOME funds with at least $.25 of eligible
matching funds. (See Appendix C for the eligible sources of
matches).
Describe and quantify all non-HOME resources that will assist
with project implementation and management (discuss resources in
the order listed on the “HOME Budget and Funding” form).
Include a discussion that identifies whether commitments are
firm or tentative and when and under what circumstances
tentative commitments will become actualized. Briefly describe
the general terms and conditions of other sources and give their
expiration date. Explain the organization’s ability to access
other funds or in-kind contributions and the overall attempts to
obtain additional resources. For non-cash contributions, please
detail how dollar amounts were calculated.
Note: To meet the match requirement threshold, the OHCD
requires the applicant to provide documentation and
calculations on all forms of eligible match
contributions to be provided.
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EXHIBIT 8 – PROJECT SCHEDULE
THRESHOLD FACTOR-REQUIRED TO BE ADDRESSED
The applicant must be able to expend the HOME funds in a timely
manner. In order to comply with and meet State Housing and
Community Development Corporation of Hawai i (HHFDC)
requirements, all activities funded with HOME funds shall be
committed, completed and expended within an eighteen (18) month
period. The applicant should anticipate receiving funding on or
about November 1, 2021. Project funds unencumbered may and will
be reprogrammed to other projects.
1.Please accurately describe what the HOME funds will be
spent on and the date you expect this expenditure to occur
within the eighteen month period.
2.Please provide the OHCD with a schedule of the proposed
project’s monthly activities and drawdown of HOME funds.
Indicate the milestones (i.e., design, bid, construction,
zoning changes, acquisition process, etc.) and anticipated
start and completion dates of each milestone.
Example:
Start Completed Projected
Milestones Date_ __Date___ Expenditure
Environmental Review
Project Design
Bid/Advertisement
Site Work
Construction
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EXHIBIT 9 – SITE SELECTION STANDARDS INFORMATION
(Not Applicable for TBRA Projects)
THRESHOLD FACTOR-REQUIRED TO BE ADDRESSED
(100 Maximum Points)
1.Are you in control of the project site, which means
having fee simple title to the property, an executed
lease agreement, executed option to purchase,
agreement executed DROA? If not, at what point are
you in obtaining site control and when do you
anticipate having site control?
Site Control Status
___ Own site – fee simple ___ Option to lease
___ Executed Ground Lease ___ Other (Describe)
___ Option to purchase
Attach evidence of site control (example: deed, lease,
agreement of sale, option agreement).
2.What is the asking price and what are the terms and
conditions for purchase? The applicant is required to
disclose all relevant information on the proposed
property.
3.Are there any tax delinquencies?
Yes____ No____ Unknown____
4.Are there any mortgage delinquencies?
Yes____ No____ Unknown____
5.Are there any other liens/encumbrances on title?
Yes____ No____ Unknown____
6.Identify the present legal owner and the address of
the proposed project site and if any existing
facilities.
7.Please provide the following information regarding the
proposed project site:
Property Address:_____________________________________
City:__________________________ Zip Code:_____________
TMK:___________________________ Land Area:____________
Census Tract:__________________ Block Group:__________
Estimated Market Value:__________ Age of Facility:____
Assessed Value:________________ Current Zoning:_______
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8.Overall, is the location suitable for residential use:
Suitable for homeownership? Yes____ No____
Suitable for rental? Yes____ No____
9.Is there a likely presence of:
Lead-based paint Yes____ No____ Unknown____
Asbestos Yes____ No____ Unknown____
10. Does the property meet HUD’s Housing Quality Standards
as is? Yes____ No____ Unknown____
11. If not, what is the estimated level of construction
required:
New Construction __________
Rehabilitation __________
Minor Repairs __________
12.If applicable, please indicate if any of the following
conditions apply to the infrastructure servicing the
project site by checking the appropriate category.
Yes No N/A
Road access to the site is adequate ___ ___ ___
Sewer capacity is adequate ___ ___ ___
Electrical service is adequate ___ ___ ___
Water service is adequate ___ ___ ___
13.If the project does not have the appropriate
infrastructure/utility services, describe and document
any actions being taken to resolve any potential
problems associated with the particular infrastructure
deficiency. Describe the improvements required and
the estimated costs. Address the off-site
improvements such as water, sewer, drainage, roads,
electrical, phone, cable, etc.
14.If the project site will be on leasehold property,
provide details on the steps taken or will be taken to
secure the project site. Please submit a copy of the
lease. If a lease is not available at this time,
describe the terms of the lease, the duration, etc.,
and what steps have been taken to secure a lease. The
applicant is required to disclose all relevant
information on the proposed property.
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15.Attach location map(s) of the project site. The map
should identify the site, parks, schools and
competitive developments. Include schematics, and/or
preliminary drawings, if available.
16.Will you have to obtain changes to, or exemptions from
the following land use designations and code
requirements in order to carry out your project?
Indicate by checking “Yes” or “No” for each item.
Yes No Yes No
State Land Use __ __ Building Code __ __
District Boundary
General Plan __ __ Zoning Code __ __
Development Plan __ __ Housing Code __ __
Subdivision Code __ __ Other ________ __ __
Requirements
Will your project conform to the existing zoning for
the property?
If no, describe your plan of action for obtaining the
appropriate zoning or zoning exemptions. List the
variances and/or special use permits required.
17.If any answer to the above questions is “Yes,”
identify the kinds of changes which are required as
well as any actions taken toward obtaining the
necessary clearances.
18.Identify the benefits in use or disclose any potential
problems associated with your proposed site.
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EXHIBIT 10 – ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
THRESHOLD FACTOR-REQUIRED TO BE ADDRESSED
(100 Maximum Points)
A Federal environmental review that complies with 24 CFR
Part 58-Environmental Review Procedures for Entities
Assuming HUD Environmental Responsibilities is required if
your proposal is accepted to be funded. However,
information relating to environmental concerns at the
selection stage can have a significant impact on your
proposal.
The extent to which an applicant has considered and acted
upon potential environmental concerns are important.
Therefore, please indicate the level of environmental
review that is required based on the type of activity
funded with HOME funds. Please indicate which of the
following environmental concerns are applicable to your
project by checking “Yes” or “No.” In addition, please
provide and submit information and documentation, if there
are any, on environmental concerns. Please explain if your
proposed project has a completed final Environmental
Assessment (EA) that complies with 24 CFR Part 58, and
whether any permits or clearances related to the
aforementioned environmental concerns have been obtained.
Projects having completed a state and federal environmental
assessment will rate higher in the selection process.
Please indicate the level of environmental review required
for your proposed project.
_____ Exempt Activity
_____ Categorically Excluded/Exempt Activity
_____ Categorically Excluded Activity
_____ Environmental Assessment (EA)
_____ Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
Yes No
The project will affect a property that is 50 years ___ ___
or older and therefore eligible or designated as a
historic site on the State or National Registers of
Historic Places.
The project site is located within a flood plain ___ ___
and requires flood insurance and compliance with
flood plain management decision making (8-step)
process.
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Yes No
The project site is located within a wetland ___ ___
which Requires consistency review from the
U.S. Dept. of Army Corp. of Engineers.
The project site will increase density in ___ ___
volcanic hazards 1 and/or 2.
The project will require a major Shoreline ___ ___
Management Permit (SMA).
The project has received an SMA approval. ___ ___
The project will affect endangered species or ___ ___
their habitats.
Will your proposed project trigger compliance ___ ___
with Chapter 343 of the Hawai i Revised Statutes?
(Environmental Impact Statement)
Are there any known environmental issues with the site?
Airport Clear Zone ___ ___
Known Prior Industrial Use ___ ___
Other Known Environmental Concerns ___ ___
Are there any neighborhood factors which negatively
impact the site?
Crime, Drugs, other Safety Concerns ___ ___
Traffic, Noise, other environmental factors ___ ___
Incompatible Non-Residential uses nearby ___ ___
If any answer to the above questions is “Yes”:
Has a final Environmental Assessment (EA) been ___ ___
Completed for the project? If “Yes,” please
submit a copy of the Environmental Assessment.
Have any of the permits or clearances related ___ ___
to the aforementioned environmental concerns
been obtained?
If “No,” identify any actions taken toward ___ ___
obtaining these permits and/or clearances.
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EXHIBIT 11 – ADDITIONAL ACTIONS
(50 Maximum Points)
If the project does not fully address the identified need,
describe further actions which may be appropriate or
necessary to resolve the problem. Supporting information
and documentation should be provided. Describe and provide
documentation, where necessary, to indicate what other
resources or activities are needed to ensure a complete
project/program will be available. If such support is not
documented, or if the need is evident but not addressed,
the impact of the proposal may be diminished. Discuss the
magnitude and duration of the problem and its impact on the
target population and the community-at-large. Give details
and documentation to show community outreach or support for
your project.
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EXHIBIT 12 – COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL OVERLAY STATUTES
(50 Maximum Points)
Below is a list of federal overlay statutes that may apply
to your particular project. Please review the statutes and
if you check yes to any of the following, please describe
your procedures on a separate sheet of paper for complying
with the following federal rules. Please refer to
Appendices G and I for a brief description of the rules.
Please note: Should your project be selected for funding,
the OHCD will require the applicant to submit documentation
to ensure compliance. Failure to conform with the
applicable statutes will be grounds for non-compliance, and
any agreements to utilize the HOME funds may be terminated
and the County will recapture the HOME funds.
COMPLIANCE REQUIRED Yes No
1. Equal Employment Opportunity & Fair Housing ___ ___
-Discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, age, HIV infection, disability,
ancestry/national origin, familial status, marital
status, or disability is prohibited ___ ___
2. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act ___ ___
-Accessibility requirements & reasonable accommodations
3. Section 3 - Training & Employment Opportunities ___ ___
for low-income residents
4. Affirmative Marketing (Attachment G) ___ ___
5. Minority/Women’s Business Enterprise ___ ___
(Attachment I)
6. Environmental Review ___ ___
7. Displacement/Relocation/Acquisition ___ ___
8. Federal Labor Standards (Davis-Bacon) ___ ___
-Activities involving 12 or more units
9. Lead-Based Paint (Pre 1978 Units) ___ ___
10. Conflict of Interest ___ ___
11. Debarred and Suspension ___ ___
12. Flood Zones – Federal Funds not usually provided ___ ___
in FEMA designated flood areas
13. OMB Circulars A-110, A-122, A-87 ___ ___
24 CFR Part 84 & 85 (financial procedures)
14. OMB Circulars A-133 Audits ___ ___
15. Drug Free Workplace ___ ___
16. Anti-lobbying provisions ___ ___
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EXHIBIT 13 – PROJECT MANAGEMENT
(100 Maximum Points)
1.Name of the agency or person who will manage,
coordinate, and implement the proposed project:
______________________________________________________
2. Address: _____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
3.Contact Person and staff primarily responsible to
oversee and implement the project:
______________________________________________________
4. Phone Number: ________________ Fax Number: ___________
5. Describe your organization’s management ability.
Describe the mission, management structure, and
staffing of your organization. Provide a detailed
description of your organization’s experience and
ability in implementing and managing projects.
Explain any past or current experience with federal or
state award or loan programs. Provide an
organizational chart showing the staffing and lines of
authority for the key personnel to be used in the
project. Give a brief job description of the overall
duties of the staff assigned to manage the program
during each phase, a description of related
experience, and how the management plan will be
structured. If staff has not been hired, provide a
job description for each vacant position. If a third
party will be involved in management, describe their
role.
6. Describe the accounting/record keeping system used by
your organization (i.e., manual, computer software,
etc.). Indicate whether it complies with applicable
OMB Circulars governing financial management and
audits.
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EXHIBIT 14 – PAST PERFORMANCE
(100 Maximum Points)
Indicate if your organization received other HOME grants or
other Federal, State, local, or private financial
assistance in the past. If yes, briefly describe the
program or project(s) for the last five (5) years. If
there were no programs or project(s) within the last five
(5) years, briefly describe the last program or project(s)
funding received and include:
1.Project Title(s)
______________________________________________________
2.Project Amount(s)
______________________________________________________
3.Project Status
______________________________________________________
4.Project achievement and if there were any problems
encountered.
______________________________________________________
5.Explain any delays encountered and the reasons for the
delays.
______________________________________________________
6.Identify any audit finding(s) from your previous
audit(s) and explain the status of the finding(s).
Also, explain what your organization is doing to
eliminate or reconcile the finding(s).
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
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EXHIBIT 15 – DISPLACEMENT/RELOCATION/ACQUISITION
THRESHOLD FACTOR-REQUIRED TO BE ADDRESSED
1.If your project will entail permanent or temporary
displacement or relocation of families and businesses:
a.Your project will be required to comply and meet
the relocation requirements of the Uniform
Relocation Assistance and Real Property
Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended,
under 49 CFR Part 24, and as required under
Section 104(d) of the Housing and Community
Development Act of 1974, as amended. Please
contact the OHCD for a copy of these federal
regulations.
b.Please submit a copy of a draft or final
relocation plan that describes in detail, your
procedures to minimize involuntary relocation,
the availability of comparable replacement units
within the project area, and how and with what
resources these activities will be funded as
required under the Uniform Relocation Assistance
and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of
1970.
c.Submit a tentative notification schedule and the
types of notices that your organization plans on
utilizing for your project.
d.Should your project be selected for funding,
documentation indicating compliance with the
Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property
Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended,
will be required to be submitted.
2.If your project will involve the acquisition of real
property, and there are existing tenants, the property
is subject to the Uniform Relocation Act and the
requirements of 49 CFR part 24. Please contact the
OHCD for a copy of these federal regulations.
How many units are occupied? ____
How many existing residents are low income? ____
How many existing residents are very-low income? ____
How many residents will have to be relocated? ____
What is the current unit size(s)? ____
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a.Explain the procedures that will be undertaken to
acquire the proposed project site and when the
acquisition process will begin and be completed.
b.Please submit documentation on the value of the
property to be acquired and explain how the value
was determined.
c.Should your project be selected for funding,
documentation indicating compliance with the
Uniform Relocation Assistance and its
requirements of 49 CFR Part 24 will be required
to be submitted.
3. If this project is for homeownership, are the area
residents interested? Yes___ No___ Unknown___
If yes, how many? _________
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EXHIBIT 16 – APPLICANT INFORMATION
THRESHOLD FACTOR-REQUIRED TO BE ADDRESSED
In order to receive HOME funds, the applicant must be
eligible under HUD regulations. The following documents
must be attached to this exhibit:
___ Articles of Incorporation
___ By-Laws
___ IRS Exemption under Section 501(c)
___ List of Current Board of Directors and evidence
that the Board Members are volunteers
___ Board of Director composition
___ Most Current Financial and Program Audit
___ Procedures of non-discrimination
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EXHIBIT 17
CERTIFICATION OF AUTHORIZING OFFICIAL/RESOLUTION
THRESHOLD FACTOR-REQUIRED TO BE ADDRESSED
1.To the best of my knowledge, the statements in this
proposal are true and correct.
2.I hereby authorize the Office of Housing and Community
Development to obtain further information and to
verify any statements made as it deems necessary.
3.The applicant will comply with and certify all HOME
Program regulations, policies, guidelines, and
requirements as set forth in this proposal.
4.The applicant certifies that they have read and will
comply with all aspects of Exhibit 11 (Compliance with
Federal Overlay Statutes), as applicable.
5.The applicant assures the County that it will provide
sufficient funds to cover any cost overrun to complete
the project and, where required by its by-laws, the
Board of Directors have duly passed a resolution
authorizing its authorized official to file this
proposal and provide further information to the
County.
6.I certify that I am authorized on behalf of
_____________________________ to submit this proposal,
(name of applicant)
to carry out the proposed project/activity pursuant to
its charter and by-laws and comply with the standards
for private non-profit entities established by HUD and
the County of Hawai i. (Please submit resolution
authorizing filing and submittal).
_________________________ ________________________
Signature Date
_________________________ ________________________
Typed Name Typed Title