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In addition, for the CDBG and DRI categories, the cost of rehabilitation and improvements may not exceed the after -rehabilitation value of the dwelling. In the absence of conflicting information, the mobile home DRI cost limits shall be assumed to meet this requirement. For site -built dwellings, the total cost of rehabilitation (plus other improvements, if any) may not exceed eighty dollars ($80) per square foot of dwelling space, excluding septic tank, well, or water/sewer hook-ups, which is less than the cost of new construction and will be assumed to meet the cost/value limit. N. Clearance Requirements are identified by the HRS and are -Included in the replacement unit bid package. In this way, the same Contractor is responsible for site cleanup and preparation as for provision of the replacement uni�Disposal of debris and associated activities are also included if/this method i�utilized. When demolition or clearance is conducted separately,,fbid,packages are prepared with procedures following those identified for rehabilitation in�this manual. O. Rehabilitation /Demolition Differences , �� A major difference between -assistance provided to demolish /replace an entire unit and rehabilitation work is that, with ademo,/replace unit, the DPL issued is not for the full value of the replacement unit (owner occupied). (With rehabilitation, the DPL is issued,for-the full valu`eof the rehab work performed.) The value of the DRL is basedw n a calculation that -takes the difference between the assessed/value-of the original unit (real property no6ncluded) and the actual cost of the new. unit (without real property). The -difference is the value of the DPL. This is'hecause the dilapidated unit that was demolished belonged to the Applicant homeowner and is -being replaced on a one-for-one basis. Ownership of the replacementhunitis ves ed -directly to the homeowner with no interest on the part of -the local government••( e�bepSfor the DPL). Generally, the local ,government will accept,interim ownership of mobile homes to save program costs (taxes) with.,transfer-to the homeowner as soon as possible, upon satisfaction of the DPL. 1. No partial payment, is' provided for modular replacement units, as the time frame to,complete%the transaction is relatively brief. The Contractor is paid in full upon satisfactory'completion of work and providing of warranties. Partial payments are,utilized for site built homes along the same lines as for rehabilitation work. 2. Program disbursements are made from the local CDBG operating account. As a result, attention must be paid to the ordering and receipt of funds, to ensure that disbursements are made in a timely manner and that the CDBG/DRI limitation for cash on hand is not violated. lis