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Applicant Priority There are times when priority must be given to certain underserved groups or to meet funding agency requirements. These other Applicant priority consideration factors will take effect in the event that Applicants simultaneously submit an Application and it is not discernible by the individual(s) receiving the Application which Applicant entered the facility to submit the Application first, or in the event that the Applicants enter the facility to submit the Application at the same time and there is only one individual to receive the Applications causing one person to have a later date and time stamp on their Application. In addition, if the HRS, in consultation with the PA and other applicable local government departments (Housing, Building, Fire, Health Department or Code, etc.) determines that one Applicant's housing unit poses a greater hazard to health and safety than another's, the Applicant at greater risk of physical harm may be given priority (i.e. roof replacement would take precedence over a window repair). H. Applicant Intake As required by specific program rules, the County will solicit and advertise the appropriate public notification and public hearing(s) notices. A notice of funding availability shall be placed in the appropriate media outlets to provide information and discuss specific program housing activities to be undertaken with the available program funding. Subsequent to the public hearing and advertising periods a minimum of: 1. One (1) Applicant workshop should be advertised and held in a public setting to address additional questions or concerns from the participating public. 2. All public hearings, advertisements, and workshops shall be advertised in accordance with the appropriate funding agency (HUD, and FDEO) requirements. An informed Applicant will help minimize future misunderstandings. To this end, Applicants should be informed early in the process of the program's income limits, benefits, stipulations for assistance; repayment terms (if applicable) and anticipated timeline from application to assistance. This information can be effectively conveyed via a program and/or goal specific fact sheet or program brochure and should be discussed during the initial Applicant workshop and as required during any follow up contact. The HRS shall review and Program Administrator shall review and rank the applications based on a first come, first qualified, and first serve process. The DRI category will be based on the same criteria. 23