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8. Rental or other income generating properties are not eligible to participate in <br />the CDBG or DRI owner -occupied rehabilitation program. Only units <br />occupied by the Applicant(s) with clear title as a primary residence are <br />eligible. <br />9. In DRI categories, lease units may be addressed if a) the County is seeking <br />lease units to meet DRI VLI or LMMI needs, b) the project is cost feasible, c) <br />the unit(s) are income restricted (either LI or VLI), d) the units comply with all <br />HUD and FDEO eligibility requirements (or will by means of agreement and <br />improvements), e) have CDBG eligible repair needs and f) for VLI rental set <br />aside funds, the property management agency demonstrates capacity and <br />the minimum five (5) years' experience required to participate. Such <br />properties shall be screened and qualified by the selection process and <br />review of the HRS. The property management organization is required to re - <br />verify income annually for all tenants. <br />10. Applicants may be required to attend a HUD approved eight (8) hour <br />homebuyers' education class prior to closing, this may apply to any new <br />construction units under the DRI program. <br />11. For all CDBG and DRI programs, the County shall take all reasonable <br />measures to avoid fraud and abuse. The County shall provide qualified <br />oversight through competent staff of contract program oversight. Any fraud <br />or abuse of Housing funds shall be grounds for disqualification.(See Fraud <br />section of this document) <br />Each Applicant; to ensure proper homeowner qualification will also be required to <br />provide at a minimum documentation as required in subsection 1. Application <br />Process and Applicant Eligibility. <br />K. Duplication of Benefits <br />In regards to Disaster Recovery Initiative (DRI): Applicants who responded to an <br />advertised request for Applications must provide additional documentation as <br />listed below: <br />1. Proof that the residence was impacted by the applicable federally declared <br />disaster event. <br />2. All FEMA, Small Business Administration (SBA), and Insurance claim <br />documentation. <br />3. Written certifications and proof of all benefits received. <br />4. All receipts and/or invoices for work completed using FEMA, SBA, and/or <br />Insurance monies from a filed claim. <br />28 <br />