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i. If rehabilitation costs require more than maximum allowed DPL in the <br />aforementioned categories and the owner is unable to finance the <br />additional cost, the dwelling unit may be disqualified by the HRS unless <br />matched, leveraged, or other alternative funding is available. If the HRS <br />considers it appropriate and in the best interest of the program, CDBG <br />funds may be used in lieu of alternative funding only upon 1) availability of <br />CDBG construction funds and 2) the approval of the County Commission <br />of a waiver of the maximum DPL. <br />j. As a general policy, a contingency amount of approximately five percent <br />(5%) shall be placed on reserve for change orders. Exceptions may be <br />made to this rule if the owner provides a firm commitment in writing to pay <br />for all required changes exceeding the authorized loan limit, or if the PA <br />determines that the situation does not require a contingency fund. <br />J. Rehabilitation and Replace Procedures <br />All rehabilitation and replacement construction work shall include and address <br />Section 8 Minimum Housing Quality Standards (Section 8 HQS), the current <br />Florida Residential Building Code and relevant local codes (whichever is most <br />stringent for each code -related item). <br />When replacing older obsolete products and appliances the following "green" <br />standards will be implemented for all homes rehabilitated, including new home <br />construction to include: <br />Green Standards <br />1. Refrigerators that are replaced or installed shall be Energy Star rated; <br />2. Gas water heaters that are replaced or installed shall be Energy Star rated: <br />3. All exterior doors and windows that are replaced or installed shall be Energy <br />Star rated; <br />4. All lighting fixtures and ceiling fans that are replaced or installed shall be <br />Energy Star rated; <br />Additional standards for all homes <br />1. Weatherization of all homes rehabilitated <br />2. At a minimum, weatherization shall include attic insulation, and if appropriate, <br />floor insulation, as well as sealing all exterior walls. <br />3. HVAC units that are replaced or installed shall be Energy Star rated and have <br />a SEER rating of at least 14. <br />4. Where feasible and cost effective as determined by the PA/HRS, all <br />rehabilitation and new construction work, major or otherwise, shall include the <br />installation of water -efficient toilets, showers, and faucets. <br />K. Structural Requirements <br />For all CDBG programs, in addition to household eligibility requirements for <br />rehabilitation, the dwelling must: <br />42 <br />