HUD provides money to about 250 local governments (cities and counties) and all 50 states. If there are no net proceeds, no amount of repayment is required and the affordability restrictions are terminated at that point. With regard to HOME assisted properties, however, the affordability restrictions were probably terminated through foreclosure or transfer in lieu of foreclosure pursuant to 24 CFR Part 92. Can NSP funds be used to address health, safety, and rehabilitation issues in properties that are not foreclosed, vacant, or abandoned? Do NSP rules require an independent, third party analysis and verification of Energy Star standards when constructing or rehabbing a home? Under the HOME program standard, the affordability period is determined by the level of NSP investment in the unit of housing, whether rental or home ownership: Under $15,000 = 5-year affordability period NSP administrative funds can be used to pay for all or a portion of audit costs depending on the percentage amount of NSP funds expended. HOPWA provides funding through a formula program as well as a competitive program that has different types of grant projects. What kinds of costs and/or expenses are eligible to be paid from the 10% administration allowance? If a property is vacant and not abandoned or foreclosed, then the one percent discount does not apply. 0000005513 00000 n
(Action Plan Module), Receipt program income. Maps and census tract, census block, and neighborhood data for NSP1, NSP2, and NSP3 target areas are available on the NSP Grantee Data page on the HUD Exchange. What are recommendations for using rental property management? If these factors do not change, the addition of other funds by the same responsible entity will not require additional environmental review, certification or clearance. Any steps taken while rehabbing an older home, which promote site improvement, water conservation, energy efficiency, healthy indoor environments, low maintenance, etc., are considered green building practices. Can homebuyers make payments on an NSP soft second mortgage to the NSP grantee or to a subrecipient or affiliate? Construction Insurance - During redevelopment, insurance for construction is considered part of the development cost and is reimbursable by NSP for the grantee, subrecipient, and developer. NSP administrative costs do not include general agency administrative costs unrelated to the administration of the NSP Program. The tenant protection requirements directly affect initial successors in interest (ISII) who take title to property through foreclosure. Please refer to the Energy Star for New Homes Program Guidelines. The title company disbursing the funds from the transaction will give the seller $90,000 less any applicable fees, and $10,000 will be forwarded to the jurisdiction that levied the tax lien. Generally, the money must be used to buy, fix up, and resell foreclosed and abandoned homes. Grantees have the primary responsibility for underwriting each project and should adopt standard underwriting procedures in order to ensure that all costs are reasonable and appropriate per OMB Circular A-87 and do not unduly enrich any parties involved. Refer to the NSP Policy Alert: Environmental Review, Options and Conditional Contracts. Section 570.206 of the CDBG regulations which apply to NSP states that, "Staff and overhead costs directly related to carrying out activities [are] eligible under 570.201 through 570.204, since those costs are eligible as part of such activities.". Office space for program staff employed in carrying out the NSP Program, Staff time spent developing policies and procedures for managing NSP activities, Administrative services performed under third party contracts, such as general legal and audit services, Costs associated with NSP activities that are not appropriately documented as activity delivery costs, Broker Fees (as long as they are reasonable), Property Management fees (that are properly documented and connected to an eligible NSP property from the time of acquisition to either sale/disposition of a property or placing a rental development 'in service,' management fees cannot be charged as a fixed fee if the NSP grantee or a subrecipient is providing property management services), Legal Counsel fees (development/soft costs that are associated with acquisition and disposition. If title to a foreclosed property is held by a private entity and the tax was levied by the NSP1 grantee or another jurisdiction, then NSP funds by be used indirectly to clear the tax liens through the acquisition process. Under the original rules, these grantees would be unable to close their NSP grants until all program income is spent, which could be at a point very far in the future. Thus, for grantees that are not direct formula CDBG grantees (non-profits and non-entitlement local governments, including those that are part of a consortium), HUD is requiring that revenues generated by projects funded before closeout but received within 5 years after grant closeout must be used for NSP-eligible activities and meet NSP benefit requirements only; no other federal requirements would apply to income earned more than five years after closeout. Grantees must affirmatively market the program so prospective Grantees must document that beneficiaries have incomes at or below the annual income limits established by HUD. The activities must be reasonably related to addressing the overall foreclosure and abandonment problem in the community. Therefore, the environmental review process should begin at the earliest possible time during project planning and as soon as potential project sites are identified. Third party verification of Energy Star is not a requirement for moderate rehab. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. For example, staff and administrative costs may be incurred through the deadline date, although they will not be paid immediately. } When resale restrictions are used, the affordability period is determined by the per unit total NSP investment. // Only have to look at the text criteria if there is NO TOPIC, or the IS A TOPIC && the Topic Matches the Class of the row. 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The interest payments on a construction line of credit or bridge loan are considered eligible development costs and reimbursable with NSP funds during acquisition and construction. Noise is considered Acceptable when the exterior noise level is 65 DNL or less. The grantee or subrecipient may be able to award the contract to the next qualified bidder. Is the sale of a one to four unit residential property to an income eligible buyer who will rent out the other units in the building allowable under NSP? Before agreeing to occupy the unit, the tenant is provided with a Move in Notice (see 24 CFR Part 570.606(b)(2)(ii)(B)) that advises the tenant that the tenant will be occupying an NSP-funded project for a lease-purchase program and that, if the tenant is unable to meet the eligibility requirements to become an owner within the program's time limit, then the tenant will not be eligible for relocation assistance as a displaced person under either the URA and/or Section 104(d) (see Appendix 29 of HUD Handbook 1378: Real Estate Acquisition and Relocation Policy and Guidance for a sample Move in Notice). Does Section 3 reporting apply only to construction and rehabilitation activities or to all activities carried out under NSP? These activities are considered to be part of the General Account. Retroactive reimbursement for property acquisition is not an eligible use and NSP funds cannot be used to pay for the cost of the acquisition of the property. All the activities described in this question-- demolition and rebuilding of a single-family home on a single site; acquisition and disposition of an existing building; rehabilitation of a home-- would all be considered categorically excluded from the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), subject to Part 58.5 (Related Federal laws A Tier 1 review evaluates and analyzes environmental impacts related to proposed activities that will occur on a typical site (even though the locations are not yet known) within a specified geographic area. See 24 CFR 58.35(a) to review these criteria. Whether the grantee can pursue a lawful eviction may depend on the specific provisions in the lease-purchase agreement that relate to down payment or other program eligibility requirements, and whether or not local law considers the failure to meet those lease terms by some specified point in time to be 'material', and the breach of these provisions to be 'serious' or 'repeated', and, therefore, grounds for eviction. HOPWA Performance Management and Monitoring, IDIS: Integrated Disbursement and Information System, 2022 US Department of Housing and Urban Development, HOPWA: Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS, 2011 IHHP Special Projects of National Significance (SPNS) Program Grantees. Under the "Buy American" provision in NSP2, are contractors only limited to buying materials and goods from domestic suppliers? However, if a tenant is evicted for "cause" (a material violation of the lease agreement), then that occupant would not deemed eligible for relocation assistance. Section 1497 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, Pub. However, NSP program funds may be used to pay the cost of the employee's salary and any direct expenses. Examples of typical closing costs include, but are not limited to title insurance, settlement fees, recording fees, real estate taxes due at settlement, state documentary stamp and intangible taxes, wire and courier charges, appraisal costs and land surveys. What is the difference between an NSP redevelopment activity and a rehabilitation activity? If a grantee uses NSP to acquire a property and allows a tenant to move into it temporarily (e.g., prior to reselling it to a developer or homebuyer or because the property is being land banked), would the tenant be entitled to relocation assistance when he or she is later required to move out? Will HUD approval be needed each time NSP program income is receipted in the Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS) or will one approval cover all future transfers? HWrqb()Eb\.U@ gq|}Nw.\eW6TVl|$NV/HW/x[ WkezgV3t68XZFy>5C/[QWoVz&&,~AB/fb}Kls-eoY]lWb&H:ar[bb#tq/?q`!k/7]m/UdchujVqqzo:A%:2g;6`xg^{;LI7DLT77fko"w~q}rd1=4]~FB;>s"9D)-8TqnbfXGK: How does program income affect the grantee's expenditure deadlines? An appraisal must be completed within 60 days of sale for all foreclosed properties so that the 1% purchase discount can be determined. Replacement reserves should be funded with cash flow from the project, not Grantees can choose to structure payments from homebuyers' soft second mortgages in any way they deem reasonable. The recapture and resale approaches are the two methods that the HOME program uses and adopted by NSP to ensure continued affordability of assisted housing for homeowners. eligibility or occupancy requirements that may apply under a covered housing program. It says "in its NSP action plan substantial amendment, a grantee will define 'affordable rents.' A project becomes "Federal" for purposes of HUD's environmental review process when a recipient submits a project application for HUD funding. According to OMB Circular A-87, the costs of meetings and conferences, the purpose of which is the dissemination of technical information to assist with carrying out eligible NSP programs and projects, are allowable administrative expenses. Grantees identify the amount of program income received using the RECEIPT function. eligibility exceeds the available HAP renewal funding. If solicitation is for construction, a "sealed bid" process is preferred. For example, a small amount of program income transferred from an existing NSP rehab program to an existing CDBG rehab program covering the same geography might not trigger a substantial amendment. tr = table.getElementsByTagName("tr"); See the NSP Policy Alert: Guidance on FHA Mortgage Insurance for NSP Grantees for more information. endstream
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The Manufactured Home Appraisal Report (Form 1004C) must have photos of both the HUD Data Plate and the HUD Certification Label(s). var filter; If funds remain after renewals, they are distributed under the annual Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) competition. Having a Section 3 plan is not a program requirement; however, it is recommended. Additionally, prospective purchasers may receive financial assistance from the NSP program to purchase houses that have been acquired with NSP funds, but the grantee must ensure that multiple forms of assistance do not overly subsidize the purchase. Given current market conditions in the neighborhoods that NSP is designed to stabilize, it is common for the total development cost of a home to exceed local market value. The URA voluntary acquisition requirements (49 CFR 24.101(b)(1)-(5)) apply to anyone who uses NSP funds (or any Federal financial assistance) to acquire property, including any agency, nonprofit, or individual homebuyer who uses federally-funded down payment or other financial assistance. The grantee needs to make a careful determination about whether or not the former owner is a lawful occupant. What is the difference between a monitoring "finding" and a "concern?". The HOME Resale and Recapture chart developed by HUD summarizes the resale and recapture options. Washington, D.C. Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued guidance about two junk fee practices that are likely unfair and unlawful under existing law. If a subrecipient or consortia member acquires and rehabilitates a property using NSP funds and then sells a property to an eligible buyer, are the sales proceeds considered program income? HUD is awarding up to $43,439,000 to also serve as a proxy for relative need regarding the eligibility categories that includes those fleeing or attempting to flee domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, Considerable information is available on-line. Yes, NSP administrative funds can be used for the training of individuals under Section 3. Learn about what HUD grantees are doing across the nation. What is the definition of gut rehabilitation? Purpose: In signing this consent form, you are authorizing HUD and the above-named HA to request income information from the sources listed on the form. Once a grantee has transferred NSP funds to the CDBG program, transferred NSP program income will become CDBG program income upon receipt in the Integrated Disbursement Information System (IDIS) subject to all CDBG statutory and regulatory requirements for program income. It is highly recommended that each grantee have at least one backup user for each role-two Draw Requestors, two Voucher Approvers, and two Administrative users-in case the main user is out of the office or unavailable. How is "unit" defined in regards to this requirement? How does the 1% purchase price discount apply to bulk purchases? What are the definitions of abandoned and foreclosed? Either of these users can also have the Administrative role that manages the various users in the system. HUD believes that it is appropriate for grantees to establish higher rent levels for units between 80 percent and 120 percent of median. However, HUD has interpreted "public buildings" to include public housing and other structures that will remain in public ownership. A CoCs maximum award amount for this funding opportunity is described in Section III.J of the NOFO. NSP does not have a requirement for NSP funds to be recorded in a particular lien position. States that receive revenues from direct administration of NSP activities will report on, and be subject to the same limitations, as subrecipients. 24 CFR Part 85.36 applies to procurement for government entities. 0000007415 00000 n
For instance, acquisition activities are not subject to the Section 3 thresholds. If the theft and/or damage are the result of negligence on the part of the entity, there should not be a change order, and the entity would be responsible for replacing the items without using NSP funds. HUD will publish a listserv notice when the Office Hours can be scheduled. View HUD resources for purchasing a home. The regulations at 24 CFR 91.105(c) and 91.505(b) require the citizen participation plan to specify the criteria the jurisdiction will use for determining what changes in the jurisdictions planned or actual activities constitute a substantial amendment to the consolidated plan. 0000006243 00000 n
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The NSP Policy Alert Guidance on FHA Mortgage Insurance for NSP Grantees provides an overview of how grantees can use the 203(b) and 203(k) program to assist homebuyers. The new online Income Calculator will make this task much simpler. The Unified NSP1 and NSP3 Notice issued October 19, 2010 defines a structure as, "blighted when it exhibits objectively determinable signs of deterioration sufficient to constitute a threat to human health, safety, and public welfare." Sample Rental Housing Management Agreement. Notice of Deadline Extension for Accepting Indian Housing Block Grant American Rescue Plan Act Funds: 2022-26: Registration of Interest for HUD-VASH Vouchers: 2022-25: Voluntary Reallocation or Recapture of HUD-VASH Vouchers: 2022-24: Stability Voucher Program: 2022-23: Administrative Requirements for Investing IHBG Funds: 2022-22 The written agreement between the grantee and the homebuyer must specify that the buyer will use the property as a principal residence throughout the affordability period. The income limits are available on the Internet at www.huduser.com at the datasets portal. Is undeveloped land eligible to be redeveloped under NSP Eligible Use E - Redevelopment? In order for a property to be eligible under Eligible Use E, it must fulfill 2 conditions: the property (previously developed land, with or without structures) must be vacant; and it must be located in an area of greatest need, as identified in a grantee's NSP Substantial Amendment. What happens if the sales price is lower than the total development cost? The long-term utility and maintenance cost savings will sufficiently repay the average per-unit cost of "going green." The purpose of Section 3 is to ensure that, to the greatest extent feasible, new employment and contracting opportunities that are generated by the use of HUD funds (including NSP) are used to hire/contract with low income residents of the project area and businesses that are owned by or that hire low-income residents (Section 3 business concerns). Yes, a grantee may provide an eligible homebuyer with other sources of HUD funding such as HOME and CDBG to help the eligible homebuyer purchase the NSP assisted home. Information on how to become a HUD-approved housing counseling agency is located on the HUD.gov page How to Become a HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency. Costs directly attributable to project implementation are allowed as activity delivery costs, for which there is no set limit, though they must be reasonable. Additionally, a consortium member cannot establish a for-profit affiliate or subsidiary outside the consortium grantee structure to receive a "developer fee." What are the definitions of developer and subrecipient under NSP? Energy efficient (compliant with Energy Star standards) clothes washers, dryers and dishwashers are permitted in NSP when done in conjunction with housing rehabilitation and/or sale projects in the NSP program and when all of the following conditions are met: NSP funds have rehabilitated or constructed the NSP funds can be used for operating reserves in certain circumstances if the NSP grantee can demonstrate that such a requirement is consistent with industry practices and the dollar amount of the required reserves is consistent with local industry standards. What are eligible disposition costs under NSP, and how can they be charged? According to 24 CFR 570.206, administrative costs are classified as "reasonable administrative costs and carrying charges related to the planning and execution of community development activities assisted in whole or part [with CDBG funds]." It is recommended that grantees contact their regional relocation specialist or HUD field office for guidance. When assessing the applicability of overlapping rules, apply the more restrictive rule. } See 24 CFR 570.611 for the regulatory guidance on conflict of interest for NSP grantees and consult your field office. Luxury items are not eligible for reimbursement with NSP funds. Ask a basic policy or reporting system question. The Unified NSP1 and NSP3 Notice issued October 19, 2010 states that, "HUD will consider any grantee adopting the HOME Program standards at 24 CFR Part 92.252(a), (c), (e), and (f), and 92.254 to be in minimal compliance with this standard and expects any other standards proposed and applied by a grantee to be enforceable and longer in duration.". Since neither the HOME Program nor CDBG has policies developed for this middle income group, grantees should develop appropriate policies for their own circumstances. However, there is no NSP requirement for inspections as a part of ongoing compliance monitoring for either rental or homeownership units. What is the distinction between Section 3 requirements and Vicinity Hiring Preference requirements for NSP? How do URA regulations apply to short sale purchases under NSP? The purchase discount on foreclosed properties does not apply to properties that were purchased with non-NSP funds. What happens if at grant close out the grantee does not meet the 25% low-income set-aside requirement? It depends. Owner's Certification of Compliance with HUD's Tenant Eligibility and Rent Procedures - Partial Certification (Instructions) (06/2014) HUD-50061: HUD-50124-A: Section 184A Homebuyer Notice Form (09/2018) HUD-50125-A: Single Close 184A Applicant Acknowledgement (09/2018) Considerable information is available on-line. Program Areas. For more information, refer to the CPD Monitoring Handbook. What is the process for assessing the noise pollution affecting a property? 0000001577 00000 n
if (topicValue.toUpperCase().indexOf(topicFilter) > -1) { document.getElementById("no_matches").style.display = ''; Property taxes are considered an eligible cost during construction and should be included as part of the total development cost, as long as the taxing agency is not the NSP grantee or subrecipient. The conclusion of consultation may be documented in a letter signed by the SHPO or a Memorandum of Agreement. table = document.getElementById("myTable"); An inspection prior to occupancy at project completion is required to ensure the rehabilitation standards were met. Most state funds flowed through subgrantees and subrecipients such as cities and towns. Insurance that a grantee, subrecipient, developer, or contractor holds in case of damage or loss should cover the cost to repair or replace any items. Is it considered a conflict of interest when an NSP entity wishes to sell an NSP property to an income-eligible person (or a family member of a person) employed by the entity or another NSP entity? granite countertops) if this is typical in the market and necessary to compete. Grantees should review the NSP Policy Alert: Guidance on Amendment Procedures for guidelines for submitting subsequent amendments if necessary. filter = ss.value; Application Key Eligibility Data: HUD-53153: Choice Neighborhoods - Inadequate Schools: HUD-53154: HUD-5380: Notice of Occupancy Rights Under the Violence Against Women Act : This amount is based on what the grantee has spent to date, regardless of what they have drawn in the system. If I have transferred all of my program income to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, are there any ongoing reporting requirements in the Disaster Recovery Grant Reporting System (DRGR)? CDBG program income will be accounted for in the year that the program income was received into the CDBG program. Ensure the property is appraised by an FHA-approved appraiser and meets HUD guidelines. National Objective: For NSP this includes LMMI, LH25, or N/A (for Admin and Planning). HUD understands that an NSP grantee may investigate the acquisition of a property and incur costs before acquiring it, but then decide that the acquisition is not feasible.
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