Or. Admin. Code § 813-120-0025

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 11, November 1, 2024

Section 813-120-0025 - Application Procedure and Requirements

(1) The Department may distribute HOME funds, subject to availability of funds in the Program, through a process which may involve but is not limited to a first come - first reviewed process, demonstration program, a competitive review process, or as necessary to maintain an on-going concern.

(a) Applications for HOME funds may include a pre-application and a final application. The completeness of information in pre-applications shall be the basis for inviting final applications.

(b) Each application submitted shall be reviewed by Department staff according to Program requirements and detailed Project evaluation criteria.

(2) The Applicant shall submit, on an application form and in accordance with the process prescribed by the Department, Applicant and Project information including but not limited to:

(a) Name, address and telephone number of the Applicant;

(b) Category of assistance requested;

(c) Amount requested and total Project costs, including a description and documentation of all additional Project funding and funding sources;

(d) A pro forma of Project income and expenses;

(e) The percentage of Match, as required by 24 C.F.R. ¦ 92.218;

(f) A written description of the Project including the number of units, unit mix, proposed rents, site location, Project amenities, and any other information required in the application materials, Program guidelines or 24 C.F.R. Part 92 ;

(g) A statement of Project purpose indicating the housing type and tenants to be housed, and the length of time and the number of units that will be committed for occupancy by Low- and Very Low-Income Families;

(h) A description of how the proposed Project meets the regional or statewide needs and priorities addressed in and is consistent with Oregon's Consolidated Plan or its successor, or documentation as to why the highest priority in the Applicant's community differs from the highest priorities outlined in Oregon's Consolidated Plan;

(i) A narrative of the experience of the sponsor/developer/owner/manager in developing and operating housing projects;

(j) A description of the Applicant's readiness to proceed on Project activities. Applicants should expect to begin construction activities within six months of execution of the HOME Agreement; and

(k) A schedule for completion of Project activities.

(3) Applicants must minimize Layering in Projects proposed for HOME funding in accordance 24 CFR 92.250 Subpart b, and the Department will not invest any more HOME funds in combination with other federal governmental assistance than is necessary to provide affordable housing to the targeted population.

Or. Admin. Code § 813-120-0025

HSG 6-1992(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 6-15-92; HSG 10-1992, f. & cert. ef. 11-20-92; HSG 1-1993(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 2-19-93; HSG 3-1993, f. & cert. ef. 8-18-93; HSG 8-1994, f. & cert. ef. 9-9-94; HSG 3-1995, f. & cert. ef. 9-25-95; HSG 1-1997, f. & cert. ef. 4-15-97; OHCS 9-2006(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-4-06 thru 1-30-07; OHCS 10-2007, f. & cert. ef. 1-11-07; OHCS 1-2008, f. & cert. ef. 1-28-08; Renumbered from 813-120-0080 by OHCS 6-2013, f. & cert. ef. 6-21-13; OHCS 11-2013(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 6-21-13 thru 12-18-13; Administrative correction, 2-5-14

Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 456.620

Stats. Implemented: ORS 456.559(1)(f)