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Following rehabilitation work activities are not eligible for SHIP funding: ► Appliances ► Carpeting which is not part of larger rehabilitation work ► Tile floor or wall (except in bathrooms) ► Patio and porch addition ► Painting which is not part of larger rehabilitation work ► Building a garage . ► Landscaping, sodding, and similar work ► Any kind of cosmetic work ► Swimming pool and similar facilities Rehabilitation loan amounts shall be based upon a minimum of two written licensed contractor estimates for the exact same scope of work, identifying all necessary rehabilitation work and the' expected costs of the rehabilitation work. Contractors' estimates must be based on a work write-up prepared by the county designated inspector. The applicant shall choose one of the contractors to complete the identified rehabilitation work provided that the contractor cost estimate does not exceed 1100 of the estimate provided by. the county designated inspector. Once the contractor estimate is selected and the Rehabilitation Loan Amount including contingencies established, no additional funds may be awarded. The contractor estimate must identify all potential costs (including building permit fees) to be encountered in completing the rehabilitation work. Change orders must be approved by the county designated inspector and local housing assistance program staff. Additionally, the applicant will be required, as part of the application process, to pay for a credit report when required. The applicant or his contractor must obtain a building permit from the corresponding jurisdictional building department for all rehabilitation activities. The funds for rehabilitation loans of less than $5,000.00 shall be delivered upon completion of all rehabilitation work and a satisfactory final inspection by the corresponding jurisdictional Building Department and the county designated inspector that all required rehabilitation activities for the eligible housing unit are completed. Funds for rehabilitation loans of $5,000.00 or more may be delivered in individual draws, not to exceed three draws total, based upon the completion of individual components of the rehabilitation work and inspection by the corresponding jurisdictional building department and the county designated inspector. Each partial draw including the final draw of funds shall not be less than $5,000.00 and it shall be -delivered upon completion of 31