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xxii. Replacement of stairs as needed xxiii. Application of green building standards to increase the energy efficiency of the unit xxiv. Repair of permitted porch to make it safe xxv. Replacement of range hood if existing is not working; installation if none existing xxvi. Repair or replacement of existing smoke alarm and/or carbon monoxide alarm; installation if none existing xxvii. Plastic screen, metal screen, or metal mesh for soffit vents Following rehabilitation work activities are NOT eligible for SHIP funding: i. Appliances ii. Wood and/or wood -laminate flooring iii. Carpeting which is not part of larger rehabilitation work iv. Tile floor or wall (except in bathrooms) v. Patio and porch addition vi. Painting which is not part of larger rehabilitation work vii. Building a garage or any house addition viii. Landscaping, sodding, and similar work ix. Any kind of cosmetic work x. Swimming pool and similar facilities xi. Tile or slate roofing xii. Hardi plank siding unless replacing existing portions xiii. Fence Rehabilitation loan amounts shall be based upon a minimum of two written licensed contractor estimates for the exact same scope of work, identifying all necessary rehabilitation work and the expected costs of the rehabilitation work. One bid may be allowed at the discretion of the LHAP Administrator. Contractors' estimates for major rehabilitation work must be based on a work write-up prepared by the county designated inspector. The applicant shall choose one of the contractors to complete the identified rehabilitation work provided that the contractor cost estimate does not exceed 110% of the estimate provided by the county designated inspector. Where the proposed rehabilitation is minimal or involves specific activities such as 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. In this case, the applicant shall choose one of the acceptable bids provided that the contractor's cost estimate does not exceed 5% of the average of all bids provided. 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 or local housing assistance program staff. Additionally, the applicant will be required, as part of the application process, to pay for a credit report when required. j1./, 26