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h. The maximum DPL for the regular CDBG and DRI categories for an <br />owner -occupied single family dwelling for repairs or replacement is eighty <br />thousand dollars_�$80,0001. <br />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,�ommitment in writing to pay <br />for all required changes exceeding,the authorize&loan limit, or if the PA <br />determines that the situ ation/oes not require a contingency fund. <br />J. Rehabilitation and Replace <br />All rehabilitation and replacement const`ruction`work shall include�and address <br />Section 8 Minimum Housing Quality Standards (Section 8 HQS), the current <br />Florida Residential Build ing,Code and relevant local codes (whichever is most <br />stringent for each code-relatb&item).. <br />When replacing older prdducts and.applia ces-the following "green" <br />standards will be implemented for,all,homes rehabilitated, including new home <br />1 construction �`to)nclude: �, \ <br />Green -Standards <br />,1! Refrigerators that-,are'replaed o <br />cr,inStalled shall be Energy Star rated; <br />2. Gas water�heaters tht,are replbced,or installed shall be Energy Star rated; <br />`3. All exterior doors and windows that are replaced or installed shall be Energy <br />\Starrated; �\ <br />4. AIIJighting fixtures, and ceiling fans that are replaced or installed shall be <br />Energy Star rated;; <br />Additional `st� rds'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 />11d <br />