This Action Plan will be used by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) in partnership with the Office of Rural Community Affairs (ORCA) to distribute and use $101,996,848 through the newly-authorized Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP), which the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is providing to the State of Texas. The NSP funds were authorized by the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 (HERA) as an adjunct to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for the redevelopment of abandoned and foreclosed homes and residential properties. Texas NSP funding is available to eligible entities operating in counties meeting the threshold of greatest need. A multi-level approach will be used in the distribution of funds to communities. The first level, Direct Allocation, is a reservation of a specified amount available to eligible entities in 25 counties identified as having the highest order of significant need. The second level, Select Pool, is an initial competitive allocation of not less than $500,000, available to entities in up to 76 additional counties which have also been identified as demonstrating significant need. In addition, a separate pool of Texas NSP funds is available for land banking activities.

NSP activities will include the establishment of financing mechanisms for purchase and redevelopment of foreclosed homes and residential properties, purchase and rehabilitation of homes and residential properties that have been abandoned or foreclosed, establishment of land bank/trusts, removal of blight, and the redevelopment of demolished or vacant properties. Households directly assisted with NSP funds must income qualify and be at or below 120% of the Area Median Income (AMI), as defined by HUD. The following counties have been identified as having the greatest need (in order of need score): Tarrant Dallas Cameron Bexar Hidalgo Harris Nueces Collin Webb Travis Montgomery El Paso Brazoria Potter Jefferson Denton Taylor Williamson Bell Lubbock Galveston Wichita Fort Bend Ector McLennan Gregg Tom Green Grayson Brazos Victoria Orange Bowie Harrison Midland Smith Comal Hays Ellis Johnson Kaufman Parker Bastrop Hood Liberty Hunt Henderson Rockwall Wise Hill Burnet Navarro Guadalupe Randall Angelina Wood Matagorda Lamar San Patricio Atascosa Milam Maverick Jim Wells Eastland Van Zandt Kleberg Grimes Hale Palo Pinto Nacogdoches Hopkins Kendall Coryell Cooke Kerr Medina Aransas Caldwell Wilson Gonzales Waller Anderson Val Verde Montague Llano Washington Fannin Walker Upshur Brown Cherokee Jackson Austin Starr Wharton Polk Gillespie Jasper Leon Willacy Erath Howard

The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs has continued to work closely with subrecepients, providing technical assistance and oversight as they worked to complete their NSP projects.  All tiered environmental reviews have been completed, 2 multi-family properties are in the review and clearance process.  Subreceipients report obligations to purchase 680 properties for rehabilitation or land banking.  Subrecipients are continuing to contract to purchase properies to meet their NSP contract requirements, they are also procuring rehabilitation and construction contractors. 

As the Texas NSP has progressed, several subrecipients have been unable to complete their contracts.  They have either terminated contracts entirely or requested reduction in the contract amount.  2 contracts have been voluntarily terminated, and 3 have been reduced, in addition to awards that returned.  A total of $4,755,126 was returned in the second quarter, those funds have been reallocated to existing TDHCA NSP subrecipients that have met their contractual requirements or awarded to new contracts. 

The Texas Department of Rural Affairs prepared and executed 23 NSP contracts in the amount of $18,826,500.  One award was declined and two contract was terminated by the subrecipients for a total of $1,959,250, the funds will be reallocated.  TDRA conducted additional technical assistance visits with its subrecipients during the second quarter of 2010.  Environmental reviews have been completed by subrecipients for NSP activities. Subrecipients have procured professional services.  Subrecipients continue to work to identify eligible homebuyers and foreclosed properties.  Subrecipients have submitted offers on foreclosed properties and have offers accepted, the subrecipients are expected to closed on these properties in the third quarter.   Subrecipients have closed on eleven properties in the second quarters.  Subrecipients are preparing the rehabilitation and construction bids packets.

            Contractor shall acquire, hold, maintain as necessary and dispose of no less than one-hundred and twenty (120) foreclosed homes or residential properties.  Contractor shall carry out all acquisition of needed real property, easements, and/or rights-of-way in compliance with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 4601 et seq.) and HUD implementing regulations (24 C.F.R. Part 42), as modified by the Neighborhood Stabilization Program under the Housing and Economic Recovery Act, 2008 (FR-5255-N-01).

Contractor shall land bank properties to provide an area-wide benefit in target area(s) that are 120% AMI or less at the time of acquisition. 

Properties must be transferred to a final eligible use within 10 years of the effective date as specified in Section 2 of this Contract.

Prior to occupation, all new housing units constructed on Land Bank properties must meet the International Residential Codes, as required by Chapter 214, Subchapter G, of the Local Government Code and all applicable energy efficiency standards established by §2306.187 of the Texas Government Code as well as energy standards as verified by a REScheck certification.  New construction single-family homes must also be compliant with the universal design features as required by §2306.514 of the Texas Government Code.

Prior to occupation, all rehabilitated homes (the entire unit) on Land Bank properties must be brought up to, at a minimum, Housing Quality Standards as well as local building codes and zoning ordinances.  If homes are to be rehabilitated in areas where there are no applicable local building codes, then the homes must be brought up to, at a minimum, Texas Minimum Construction Standards (TMCS). 

Prior to occupation, all reconstructed homes on Land Bank properties must meet the International Residential Codes, as required by Chapter 214, Subchapter G, of the Local Government Code and all applicable energy efficiency standards established by §2306.187 of the Texas Government Code as well as energy standards as verified by a REScheck certification.  Reconstructed single-family homes must also be compliant with the universal design features as required by §2306.514 of the Texas Government Code.

One hundred percent (100%) of the final eligible use activities shall benefit households at or below one-hundred and twenty percent (120%) of the current AMI.  

Qualifying neighborhoods identified in the application.

Subrecipient has acquired or entered into purchase contracts to acquire 178 properties for local Land Banks.  Pending request for increased NSP contract amount processed in 3rd quarter for acquisition of additional properties

Contractor shall conduct the demolition of four (4) properties within the Land Bank, to result in an area-wide benefit in target area(s) that are 120% AMI or less at the time of demolition.  Properties must meet NSP and local definitions of blight, and present a danger to public health, safety and welfare, or be conducted in concert with a coordinated program of redevelopment, rehabilitation, or new construction in a target area.

Qualifying neighborhoods identified in the application.

Subrecipient has identified 35 potential properties for demolition.  Pending NSP Contract budget amendment to will move $400,000 from demolition to Eligible Use C. Land Bank, for acquisition of additional properties

Acquisition/Disposition

            Contractor shall acquire thirteen (13) homes and that are foreclosed or abandoned.  Contractor shall carry out all acquisition of needed real property, easements, and/or rights-of-way in compliance with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 4601 et seq.) and HUD implementing regulations (24 C.F.R. Part 42), as modified by the Neighborhood Stabilization Program under the Housing and Economic Recovery Act, 2008 (FR-5255-N-01).

Thirteen (13) of the activities shall benefit households that are fifty-one percent (51%) to one hundred twenty percent (120%) of the current AMI at the time of homebuyer contract.

Eligible neighborhoods identified in the application within the City of Fort Worth.

Subrecipient reports 47 units under contract for acquisition.

            Contractor shall conduct the demolition of a one hundred fifty-six (156) unit blighted multi-family property to result in an area-wide benefit in the identified target areas.  Properties must meet NSP and local definitions of blight, and present a danger to public health, safety and welfare.

These activities shall benefit three thousand one hundred twenty-two (3,122) persons of which two thousand seven hundred seventy-five (2,775) persons or eighty-nine percent (89%) are at or below one-hundred twenty percent (120%) of the current AMI.  

Qualifying neighborhoods identified in the application within the City of Brownsville.

Subrecipient under contract for demolition of blighted multi-family property

Acquisition/Disposition

            Contractor shall acquire thirteen (13) foreclosed properties.  Contractor shall carry out all acquisition of needed real property, easements, and/or rights-of-way in compliance with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 4601 et seq.) and HUD implementing regulations (24 C.F.R. Part 42) , as modified by the Neighborhood Stabilization Program under the Housing and Economic Recovery Act, 2008 (FR-5255-N-01).

Qualifying neighborhoods identified in the application within the City of Brownsville.

Subrecipient has contracted to purchase 13 foreclosed lots for construction of new housing

New Construction (permanent housing)

            Contractor shall conduct the construction of thirteen (13) new housing units within the target areas utilizing the funds provided under the corresponding Contract Activity line item in Exhibit B, Budget, resulting in thirteen (13) owner-occupied units.  

All new housing units must meet the International Residential Codes, as required by Chapter 214, Subchapter G, of the Local Government Code and all applicable energy efficiency standards established by §2306.187 of the Texas Government Code as well as energy standards as verified by a REScheck certification.  New construction single-family homes must also be compliant with the universal design features as required by §2306.514 of the Texas Government Code.

Thirteen (13) of the activities shall benefit households at or below fifty percent (50%) of the current AMI at the time of homebuyer contract.

Qualifying neighborhoods identified in the application within the City of Brownsville.

Subrecipient has contracted for construction of 13 new housing units of foreclosed lots.

Contractor shall acquire a total of seven (7) homes or residential properties that are foreclosed or abandoned.  Contractor shall carry out all acquisition of needed real property, easements, and/or rights-of-way in compliance with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 4601 et seq.) and HUD implementing regulations (24 C.F.R. Part 42), as modified by the Neighborhood Stabilization Program under the Housing and Economic Recovery Act, 2008 (FR-5255-N-01).

Three (3) of the activities shall benefit households that are fifty-one percent (51%) to one hundred twenty percent (120%) of the current AMI at the time of homebuyer contract.

Qualifying neighborhoods identified in the application within the City of Irving.

Subrecipient reports 7 foreclosed units under contract

Acquisition/Disposition

            Contractor shall acquire a total of seven (7) homes or residential properties that are foreclosed or abandoned.  Contractor shall carry out all acquisition of needed real property, easements, and/or rights-of-way in compliance with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 4601 et seq.) and HUD implementing regulations (24 C.F.R. Part 42), as modified by the Neighborhood Stabilization Program under the Housing and Economic Recovery Act, 2008 (FR-5255-N-01).

Four (4) of the activities shall benefit households at or below fifty percent (50%) of the current AMI at the time of homebuyer contract.

Qualifying neighborhoods identified in the application within the City of Irving.

Balance of funds to be re-budgeted for construction of 13 new housing units on foreclosed lots

Residential Rehabilitation/Reconstruction

            Contractor shall conduct a total of seven (7)  residential rehabilitations and/or reconstructions of housing units within the target area(s) utilizing the funds provided under the corresponding Contract Activity line item in Exhibit B, Budget, of this contract resulting in twenty-two (22) owner-occupied homes.

Rehabilitated homes (the entire unit) must be brought up to, at a minimum, Housing Quality Standards as well as local building codes and zoning ordinances.  If homes are to be rehabilitated in areas where there are no applicable local building codes, then the homes must be brought up to, at a minimum, Texas Minimum Construction Standards (TMCS). 

Reconstructed homes must meet the International Residential Codes, as required by Chapter 214, Subchapter G, of the Local Government Code and all applicable energy efficiency standards established by §2306.187 of the Texas Government Code as well as energy standards as verified by a REScheck certification.  Reconstructed single-family homes must also be compliant with the universal design features as required by §2306.514 of the Texas Government Code.

Three (3) of the activities shall benefit households that are fifty-one percent (51%) to one hundred twenty percent (120%) of the current AMI at the time of homebuyer contract.

Qualifying neighborhoods identified in the application within the City of Irving.

Subrecipient in process of procuring rehab contractor of 7 units

Acquisition/Disposition

            Contractor shall acquire seventeen (17) homes or residential properties that are foreclosed or abandoned.  Contractor shall carry out all acquisition of needed real property, easements, and/or rights-of-way in compliance with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 4601 et seq.) and HUD implementing regulations (24 C.F.R. Part 42), as modified by the Neighborhood Stabilization Program under the Housing and Economic Recovery Act, 2008 (FR-5255-N-01).

Eligible neighborhoods identified in the application within the City of Laredo

Subrecipient closed on the purchase of one foreclosed property for rehabilitation and resale to a household at or below 50% AMI.  Continuing to seek 15 additional foreclosed properties

Residential Rehabilitation/Reconstruction

            Contractor shall conduct ten (10) residential rehabilitations and/or reconstructions of housing units within the target areas utilizing the funds provided under corresponding contract activity line item in Exhibit B, Budget,  resulting  in ten (10) owner occupied homes.

Rehabilitated homes (the entire unit) must be brought up to, at a minimum, Housing Quality Standards as well as local building codes and zoning ordinances.  If homes are to be rehabilitated in areas where there are no applicable local building codes, then the homes must be brought up to, at a minimum, Texas Minimum Construction Standards (TMCS). 

Ten (10) of the activities shall benefit households at or below fifty percent (50%) of the current AMI at the time of homebuyer contract.

Eligible neighborhoods identified in the application within the City of Laredo

Subrecipient is conducting inspections of contracted properties in order to prepare work writeups and procure a contractor for rehabilitation work

Contractor shall conduct the demolition of twenty-one (21) blighted properties to result in an area-wide benefit in the identified target areas.  Properties must meet NSP and local definitions of blight, and present a danger to public health, safety and welfare.

These activities shall benefit forty-six thousand three hundred seventy-four (46,374) persons of which thirty-nine thousand one hundred seventy-two (39,172) persons or eighty-four percent (84%) are at or below one-hundred twenty percent (120%) of the current AMI.  

Eligible neighborhoods identified in the application within the City of Laredo

Subrecipient has identified 25 properties for demolition

Contractor shall ensure that the amount of the Department funds expended for all eligible project-related administration activities, including the required annual program compliance and fiscal audit does not exceed the amount specified for administration in Exhibit B, Budget.

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Continued administration of the City of Laredo NSP

Acquisition/Disposition

            Contractor shall acquire six (6) homes or residential properties that are foreclosed or abandoned.  Contractor shall carry out all acquisition of needed real property, easements, and/or rights-of-way in compliance with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 4601 et seq.) and HUD implementing regulations (24 C.F.R. Part 42), as modified by the Neighborhood Stabilization Program under the Housing and Economic Recovery Act, 2008 (FR-5255-N-01).

Six (6) of the activities shall benefit households that are fifty-one percent (51%) to one hundred twenty percent (120%) of the current AMI at the time of homebuyer contract.

Qualifying neighborhoods identified in the application.

Subrecipient purchased one foreclosed single family home to be rehabilitated and sold to an LMMI household.  Purchase of 38 foreclosed vacant lots for construction of new affordable housing was closed in the quarter, but funds were drawn in the next quarter.

Acquisition/Disposition

            Contractor shall acquire twelve (12) homes or residential properties that are foreclosed or abandoned.  Contractor shall carry out all acquisition of needed real property, easements, and/or rights-of-way in compliance with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 4601 et seq.) and HUD implementing regulations (24 C.F.R. Part 42), as modified by the Neighborhood Stabilization Program under the Housing and Economic Recovery Act, 2008 (FR-5255-N-01).

Six (6) of the activities shall benefit households at or below fifty percent (50%) of the current AMI at the time of homebuyer contract.

Qualifying neighborhoods identified in the application.

Subrecipient closed on the purchase of 27 foreclosed lots that will be used for construction of new homes to be sold to households at or below 50% AMI.  The closing occurred in the current quarter, but was funded in the next quarter

Residential Rehabilitation/Reconstruction

            Contractor shall conduct twelve (12) residential rehabilitations and/or reconstructions of housing units within the target areas utilizing the funds provided under the corresponding Contract Activity line item in Exhibit B, Budget, resulting  in twelve (12) owner occupied homes. 

Rehabilitated homes (the entire unit) must be brought up to, at a minimum, Housing Quality Standards as well as local building codes and zoning ordinances.  If homes are to be rehabilitated in areas where there are no applicable local building codes, then the homes must be brought up to, at a minimum, Texas Minimum Construction Standards (TMCS). 

Qualifying neighborhoods identified in the application.

Subrecipient will complete minor rehabilitation of one foreclosed property prior to sale to an LMMI household

Contractor shall acquire, hold and dispose of ten (10) foreclosed homes or residential properties.  Contractor shall carry out all acquisition of needed real property, easements, and/or rights-of-way in compliance with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 4601 et seq.) and HUD implementing regulations (24 C.F.R. Part 42), as modified by the Neighborhood Stabilization Program under the Housing and Economic Recovery Act, 2008 (FR-5255-N-01).

Qualifying neighborhoods identified in the application.

Subrecipient has purchased 15 vacant lots in a foreclosed subdivision for future development of affordable housing

Acquisition/Disposition

            Contractor shall acquire fourteen (14) homes or residential properties that are foreclosed or abandoned. Contractor shall carry out all acquisition of needed real property, easements, and/or rights-of-way in compliance with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 4601 et seq.) and HUD implementing regulations (24 C.F.R. Part 42), as modified by the Neighborhood Stabilization Program under the Housing and Economic Recovery Act, 2008 (FR-5255-N-01).

Qualifying neighborhoods identified in the application within the City of El Paso

Subrecpient has had significant difficulty working through municipal requirements, has created a structure for acquisitions

Acquisition/Disposition

            Contractor shall acquire two (2) homes or residential properties that are foreclosed or abandoned.  Contractor shall carry out all acquisition of needed real property, easements, and/or rights-of-way in compliance with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 4601 et seq.) and HUD implementing regulations (24 C.F.R. Part 42), as modified by the Neighborhood Stabilization Program under the Housing and Economic Recovery Act, 2008 (FR-5255-N-01).

Qualifying neighborhoods identified in the application in the City of San Benito.

Subrecipient closed on the purchase of one foreclosed property for rehabilitation and resale to an LMMI household.  Continuing to contract for purchase of remaining properties required for NSP contract.

Residential Rehabilitation/Reconstruction

            Contractor shall conduct two (2) residential rehabilitations and/or reconstructions of housing units within the target areas utilizing the funds provided under the corresponding Contract Activity line item in Exhibit B, Budget, resulting in two (2) owner-occupied homes.   

Rehabilitated homes (the entire unit) must be brought up to, at a minimum, Housing Quality Standards as well as local building codes and zoning ordinances.  If homes are to be rehabilitated in areas where there are no applicable local building codes, then the homes must be brought up to, at a minimum, Texas Minimum Construction Standards (TMCS). 

Reconstructed homes must meet the International Residential Codes, as required by Chapter 214, Subchapter G, of the Local Government Code and all applicable energy efficiency standards established by §2306.187 of the Texas Government Code as well as energy standards as verified by a REScheck certification.  Reconstructed single-family homes must also be compliant with the universal design features as required by §2306.514 of the Texas Government Code.

Qualifying neighborhoods identified in the application in the City of San Benito.

Subrecipient in procurement process for contractor for rehabilitation of foreclosed property.

Acquisition/Disposition

            Contractor shall acquire two (2) foreclosed and/or abandoned, demolished or vacant properties.  Contractor shall carry out all acquisition of needed real property, easements, and/or rights-of-way in compliance with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 4601 et seq.) and HUD implementing regulations (24 C.F.R. Part 42) , as modified by the Neighborhood Stabilization Program under the Housing and Economic Recovery Act, 2008 (FR-5255-N-01).

Two (2) of the activities shall benefit households at or below fifty percent (50%) of the current AMI at the time of homebuyer contract.

Qualifying neighborhoods identified in the application in the City of San Benito.

Subrecpient has contracted to purchase all properties required for NSP Contract

New Construction (permanent housing)

            Contractor shall conduct the construction of two (2) new housing units within the target areas utilizing the funds provided under corresponding Contract Activity line item in Exhibit B, Budget, resulting in two (2) owner-occupied homes.    

All new housing units must meet the International Residential Codes, as required by Chapter 214, Subchapter G, of the Local Government Code and all applicable energy efficiency standards established by §2306.187 of the Texas Government Code as well as energy standards as verified by a REScheck certification.  New construction single-family homes must also be compliant with the universal design features as required by §2306.514 of the Texas Government Code.

Two (2) of the activities shall benefit households at or below fifty percent (50%) of the current AMI at the time of homebuyer contract.

Qualifying neighborhoods identified in the application in the City of San Benito.

Subrecipient working through procurement process to fully obligate funds for construction of new housing

Contractor shall ensure that the amount of the Department funds expended for all eligible project-related administration activities, including the required annual program compliance and fiscal audit does not exceed the amount specified for administration in Exhibit B, Budget.

Qualifying neighborhoods identified in the application in the City of San Benito.

Contractor shall acquire, hold and dispose of one (1) foreclosed homes or residential properties.  Contractor shall carry out all acquisition of needed real property, easements, and/or rights-of-way in compliance with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 4601 et seq.) and HUD implementing regulations (24 C.F.R. Part 42), as modified by the Neighborhood Stabilization Program under the Housing and Economic Recovery Act, 2008 (FR-5255-N-01).

Contractor shall land bank properties to provide an area-wide benefit in the identified target area(s). 

The property must be transferred to a final eligible use within 10 years of the effective date as specified in Section 2 of this Contract.

Qualifying neighborhood identified in the application

Subrecipient has financed the acquisition of land bank property by a local nonprofit organization, pending refinance into TDHCA loan and reimbursement of expense

Demolish vacant blighted multi-family property, will be held in Land Bank for future redevelopment

Bayou Bend Apartments, 5800 Bayou Bend Court

Subrecipient has completed demolition of blighted multi-family buildings on land bank property, pending reimbursement of expenses

Acquisition/Disposition

            Contractor shall acquire three (3) foreclosed and/or abandoned, demolished or vacant properties.  Contractor shall carry out all acquisition of needed real property, easements, and/or rights-of-way in compliance with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 4601 et seq.) and HUD implementing regulations (24 C.F.R. Part 42) , as modified by the Neighborhood Stabilization Program under the Housing and Economic Recovery Act, 2008 (FR-5255-N-01).

Three (3) of the activities shall benefit households that are fifty-one percent (51%) to one hundred twenty percent (120%) of the current AMI at the time of homebuyer contract.        

Qualifying neighborhoods identified in the application in the Dallas area.

Subrecipient has contracted to purchase all properties required for NSP Contract, pending balance adjustment will move un-used funds to construction

New Construction (permanent housing)

            Contractor shall conduct the construction of nine (9) new housing units within the target area(s) utilizing the funds provided under the corresponding Contract Activity line item in Exhibit B, Budget, of this contract resulting in nine (9) new owner-occupied homes.

All new housing units must meet the International Residential Codes, as required by Chapter 214, Subchapter G, of the Local Government Code and all applicable energy efficiency standards established by §2306.187 of the Texas Government Code as well as energy standards as verified by a REScheck certification.  New construction single-family homes must also be compliant with the universal design features as required by §2306.514 of the Texas Government Code.

Four (4) of the activities shall benefit households that are fifty-one percent (51%) to one hundred twenty percent (120%) of the current AMI at the time of homebuyer contract. 

Five (5) of the activities shall benefit households that are at or below fifty percent (50%) of the current AMI at the time of homebuyer contract.

Qualifying neighborhoods identified in the application in the Dallas area.

Subrecipient has started procurement process for construction of new homes, will be fully obligated when contracts awarded

Contractor shall ensure that the amount of the Department funds expended for all eligible project-related administration activities, including the required annual program compliance and fiscal audit does not exceed the amount specified for administration in Exhibit B, Budget.

Qualifying neighborhoods identified in the application in the Dallas area.

Acquisition/Disposition

            Contractor shall acquire five (5) homes or residential properties that are foreclosed or abandoned.  Contractor shall carry out all acquisition of needed real property, easements, and/or rights-of-way in compliance with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 4601 et seq.) and HUD implementing regulations (24 C.F.R. Part 42), as modified by the Neighborhood Stabilization Program under the Housing and Economic Recovery Act, 2008 (FR-5255-N-01).

Two (2) of the activities shall benefit households that are fifty-one percent (51%) to one hundred twenty percent (120%) of the current AMI at the time of homebuyer contract.

Qualifying neighborhoods identified in the application within the City of Harlingen.

subrecipient has contracted to purchase 5 properties for NSP projects

Acquisition/Disposition

            Contractor shall acquire five (5) homes or residential properties that are foreclosed or abandoned.  Contractor shall carry out all acquisition of needed real property, easements, and/or rights-of-way in compliance with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 4601 et seq.) and HUD implementing regulations (24 C.F.R. Part 42), as modified by the Neighborhood Stabilization Program under the Housing and Economic Recovery Act, 2008 (FR-5255-N-01).

Three (3) of the activities shall benefit households at or below fifty percent (50%) of the current AMI at the time of homebuyer contract.

Qualifying neighborhoods identified in the application within the City of Harlingen.

Subrecipient has contracted to purchase 5 properties for their NSP projects

Residential Rehabilitation/Reconstruction

            Contractor shall conduct five (5) residential rehabilitations and/or reconstructions of housing units within the target areas utilizing the funds provided under the corresponding Contract Activity line item in Exhibit B, Budget, resulting in five (5) owner occupied homes.  

Rehabilitated homes (the entire unit) must be brought up to, at a minimum, Housing Quality Standards as well as local building codes and zoning ordinances.  If homes are to be rehabilitated in areas where there are no applicable local building codes, then the homes must be brought up to, at a minimum, Texas Minimum Construction Standards (TMCS). 

Two (2) of the activities shall benefit households that are fifty-one percent (51%) to one hundred twenty percent (120%) of the current AMI at the time of homebuyer contract.

Qualifying neighborhoods identified in the application within the City of Harlingen.

Subrecipient is working through procurement process for rehabilitation

Residential Rehabilitation/Reconstruction

            Contractor shall conduct five (5) residential rehabilitations and/or reconstructions of housing units within the target areas utilizing the funds provided under the corresponding Contract Activity line item in Exhibit B, Budget, resulting in five (5) owner occupied homes.  

Rehabilitated homes (the entire unit) must be brought up to, at a minimum, Housing Quality Standards as well as local building codes and zoning ordinances.  If homes are to be rehabilitated in areas where there are no applicable local building codes, then the homes must be brought up to, at a minimum, Texas Minimum Construction Standards (TMCS). 

Three (3) of the activities shall benefit households at or below fifty percent (50%) of the current AMI at the time of homebuyer contract.

Qualifying neighborhoods identified in the application within the City of Harlingen.

Subrecipient working through procurement process in order to obligate funds