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replacement of a septic tank, replacement of A/C, roof, window shutters and other similar work, there may be no work write-up. In such cases the applicant must contact licensed contractors, obtain at least two comparable bids for the exact same job and submit the bids to the county. i Once the contractor estimate is selected and the rehabilitation loan amount including contingencies established, no additional funds may be awarded. The contractor estimate must identify all potential costs (including building permit fees) to be encountered in completing the rehabilitation work."Change orders must be approved by the county designated inspector and/or local housing assistance program staff. The county will order a title search for each rehabilitation property. The county will use the title search results to ensure that all property taxes are current and that there are no delinquent liens or judgments against the property or the property owner(s). Any liens/mortgages identified on the county title search requires proof/documentation that the lien/mortgage is current. 1 The applicant or his contractor must obtain a building permit from the corresponding jurisdictional building department for all rehabilitation work activities. The funds for rehabilitation loans of less than $5,000 shall be delivered upon completion of all rehabilitation work and a satisfactory final inspection by the corresponding jurisdictional Building Department and the county designated inspector or local housing assistance program staff that all required rehabilitation activities for the eligible housing unit are completed. Funds for rehabilitation loans of $5,000.00 or more may be delivered in individual draws, not to exceed five draws total, based upon the'completion of individual components of the rehabilitation work and inspection by the corresponding jurisdictional Building Department and the county designated inspector or the local housing assistance program staff. Each partial draw of funds shall not be less than $5,000 and it shall be delivered upon completion of all rehabilitation work and a satisfactory final inspection by the corresponding jurisdictional Building Department and the county designated inspector or the local housing assistance program staff that all required rehabilitation activities for the eligible housing unit are completed. The contractor must submit an invoice, a copy of the final inspection report, signed and notarized contractor's final affidavit, contractor final waiver of lien, and sub -contractor's final waiver of lien (if any). Staff will make sure that the final draw is not less than $5,,000 by keeping track of all draw requests. No SHIP funds will be paid for any work completed prior to the county's notice to proceed. Rehabilitation loans can be leveraged with private funds, small city Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, weatherization funds, and other state and federal programs as appropriate. h. Additional Information: i. Geographic Area I Rehabilitation loans may be made anywhere in the county, including all municipalitieslocated within the county; ii. Housing Unit Classification 46