Section 7749 - Application Process(a) The Department shall periodically issue a NOFA that specifies, among other things, the amount of funds available, the minimum/maximum application amount, the minimum/maximum activity amount, minimum/maximum amount per assisted unit, the maximum reimbursement amount per shared housing match, the maximum sales price/value limit which will represent 100% of the current local median sales price of a single family home, minimum number of units per homeownership development project, application requirements, the activities eligible for funding, the number of activities that may be applied for in one application, the allocation of rating points, the deadline for submittal of applications, the schedule for rating and ranking applications and awarding funds, and the general terms and conditions of funding commitments.(b) In order to implement goals and purposes of the CalHome Program, the Department may adopt measures to direct funding awards to designated local program types or project types including, but not limited to local programs or projects that: are utilizing self-help labor; are utilizing volunteer labor; involve a construction skills training program; contribute toward community revitalization; or are located in rural areas or other areas to achieve a reasonable geographic distribution of funding, to the extent feasible. Such measures may include, but are not limited to: (1) issuing a separate NOFA for designated local program or project types;(2) awarding bonus points to designated local program or project types within a particular NOFA;(3) reserving a portion of funds in the NOFA for designated local program or project types; and/or(4) notwithstanding anything in these regulations to the contrary, a separate NOFA issued pursuant to this subsection may establish an over-the-counter application process meaning the Department continuously accepts and rates applications until the funding available under the NOFA is exhausted. At a minimum, a separate NOFA shall include a description of the application process and funding conditions, shall require compliance with paragraph (a) of this Section, and shall establish minimum funding threshold criteria based on the rating criteria set forth in subdivision 7741.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 25, § 7749
1. New article 9 (sections 7749-7751) and section filed 9-29-2003; operative 9-29-2003 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2003, No. 40). Note: Authority cited: Sections 50406(n) and 50650.2, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 50650.7, Health and Safety Code.
1. New article 9 (sections 7749-7751) and section filed 9-29-2003; operative 9-29-2003 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2003, No. 40).