The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) and the Texas Department of Rural Affairs (TDRA) continue to collaborate to administer the Neighborhood Stabilization Program on behalf of the State of Texas.

A total of 61 NSP awards were made resulting in 49 subrecipients.  (Some recipients received awards to conduct work in multiple counties under separate contracts).  During the quarter, contracts were prepared and fully executed with 46 of the 49 subrecipients.

The administrative efforts over the past quarter have resulted in $78,543,796 of Texas NSP funds under contract with subrecipients; $13,961,650 in NSP funds are actively pending contract execution or the execution of amendments to increase original awards.

Initial site visits have been conducted.  During the quarter, 14 subrecipients received general environmental clearance in a tiered review methodology.  Environmental clearance is ongoing for activities requiring assessment. 

            Contractor shall acquire, hold, maintain as necessary and dispose of one-hundred and twenty (120) foreclosed homes or residential properties.  Contractor shall carry out all acquisition of needed real property, easements, and/or rights-of-way in compliance with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 4601 et seq.) and HUD implementing regulations (24 C.F.R. Part 42), as modified by the Neighborhood Stabilization Program under the Housing and Economic Recovery Act, 2008 (FR-5255-N-01).

Contractor shall land bank properties to provide an area-wide benefit in target area(s) that are 120% AMI or less at the time of acquisition. 

Properties must be transferred to a final eligible use within 10 years of the effective date as specified in Section 2 of this Contract.

Prior to occupation, all new housing units constructed on Land Bank properties must meet the International Residential Codes, as required by Chapter 214, Subchapter G, of the Local Government Code and all applicable energy efficiency standards established by §2306.187 of the Texas Government Code as well as energy standards as verified by a REScheck certification.  New construction single-family homes must also be compliant with the universal design features as required by §2306.514 of the Texas Government Code.

Prior to occupation, all rehabilitated homes (the entire unit) on Land Bank properties must be brought up to, at a minimum, Housing Quality Standards as well as local building codes and zoning ordinances.  If homes are to be rehabilitated in areas where there are no applicable local building codes, then the homes must be brought up to, at a minimum, Texas Minimum Construction Standards (TMCS). 

Prior to occupation, all reconstructed homes on Land Bank properties must meet the International Residential Codes, as required by Chapter 214, Subchapter G, of the Local Government Code and all applicable energy efficiency standards established by §2306.187 of the Texas Government Code as well as energy standards as verified by a REScheck certification.  Reconstructed single-family homes must also be compliant with the universal design features as required by §2306.514 of the Texas Government Code.

One-hundred and twenty (120) or one hundred percent (100%) of the one-hundred and twenty (120) final eligible use activities shall benefit households at or below one-hundred and twenty percent (120%) of the current AMI.  

Qualifying neighborhoods identified in the application.

Project underway.

Contractor shall conduct the demolition of sixty-five (65) properties within the Land Bank, to result in an area-wide benefit in target area(s) that are 120% AMI or less at the time of demolition.  Properties must meet NSP and local definitions of blight, and present a danger to public health, safety and welfare, or be conducted in concert with a coordinated program of redevelopment, rehabilitation, or new construction in a target area.

Qualifying neighborhoods identified in the application.

Project underway.

Contractor shall ensure that the amount of the Department funds expended for all eligible project-related administration activities, including the required annual program compliance and fiscal audit does not exceed the amount specified for administration in Exhibit B, Budget.

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Project underway.

Acquisition/Disposition

            Contractor shall acquire one (1) multifamily residential property that are foreclosed or abandoned.  Contractor shall carry out all acquisition of needed real property, easements, and/or rights-of-way in compliance with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 4601 et seq.) and HUD implementing regulations (24 C.F.R. Part 42), as modified by the Neighborhood Stabilization Program under the Housing and Economic Recovery Act, 2008 (FR-5255-N-01).

Thirty-two (32) units shall benefit households at or below fifty percent (50%) of the current AMI at the time of initial occupancy.

Qualifying neighborhoods identified in the application within the City of Ft. Worth.

Project underway.

Contractor shall conduct twenty (20) residential rehabilitations and/or reconstructions of housing units within the target area(s) utilizing the funds provided under the corresponding Contract Activity line item in Exhibit B, Budget, of this contract resulting in twenty (20) owner-occupied homes.

Rehabilitated homes (the entire unit) must be brought up to, at a minimum, Housing Quality Standards as well as local building codes and zoning ordinances.  If homes are to be rehabilitated in areas where there are no applicable local building codes, then the homes must be brought up to, at a minimum, Texas Minimum Construction Standards (TMCS). 

Twenty (20) of the activities shall benefit households that are fifty-one percent (51%) to one hundred twenty percent (120%) of the current AMI at the time of homebuyer contract.

Qualifying neighborhoods identified in the application within the City of Fort Worth.

Project underway.

Contractor shall conduct the rehabilitation of one (1) multifamily residential property within the target area utilizing the funds provided under the corresponding Contract Activity line item in Exhibit B, Budget, of this contract resulting thirty-two (32) rental units 

            Rehabilitated multifamily rental housing must meet all applicable local building codes, rehabilitation standards and zoning ordinances at the time of project completion.  In the absence of local codes for rehabilitation, the structure must meet one of three model codes:  Uniform Building Code (ICBO), National Building Code (BOCA), Standard (Southern) Building Code (SBCCI) or the Council of American Building Officials (CABO) one or two family code; or the Minimum Property Standards (MPS) as described in 24 CFR §200.925 or §200.926.

Thirty-two (32) units shall benefit households at or below fifty percent (50%) of the current AMI at the time of initial occupancy.

Qualifying neighborhoods identified in the application within the City of Fort Worth.

Project underway.

Contractor shall ensure that the amount of the Department funds expended for all eligible project-related administration activities, including the required annual program compliance and fiscal audit does not exceed the amount specified for administration in Exhibit B, Budget.

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Project underway.

            Contractor shall conduct the demolition of one hundred fifty-six (156) blighted properties to result in an area-wide benefit in the identified target areas.  Properties must meet NSP and local definitions of blight, and present a danger to public health, safety and welfare.

These activities shall benefit three thousand one hundred twenty-two (3,122) persons of which two thousand seven hundred seventy-five (2,775) persons or eighty-nine percent (89%) are at or below one-hundred twenty percent (120%) of the current AMI.  

Qualifying neighborhoods identified in the application within the City of Brownsville.

Project underway.

Acquisition/Disposition

            Contractor shall acquire thirteen (13) foreclosed properties.  Contractor shall carry out all acquisition of needed real property, easements, and/or rights-of-way in compliance with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 4601 et seq.) and HUD implementing regulations (24 C.F.R. Part 42) , as modified by the Neighborhood Stabilization Program under the Housing and Economic Recovery Act, 2008 (FR-5255-N-01).

Qualifying neighborhoods identified in the application within the City of Brownsville.

Project underway.

New Construction (permanent housing)

            Contractor shall conduct the construction of thirteen (13) new housing units within the target areas utilizing the funds provided under the corresponding Contract Activity line item in Exhibit B, Budget, resulting in thirteen (13) owner-occupied units.  

All new housing units must meet the International Residential Codes, as required by Chapter 214, Subchapter G, of the Local Government Code and all applicable energy efficiency standards established by §2306.187 of the Texas Government Code as well as energy standards as verified by a REScheck certification.  New construction single-family homes must also be compliant with the universal design features as required by §2306.514 of the Texas Government Code.

Thirteen (13) of the activities shall benefit households at or below fifty percent (50%) of the current AMI at the time of homebuyer contract.

Qualifying neighborhoods identified in the application within the City of Brownsville.

Project underway.

Contractor shall ensure that the amount of the Department funds expended for all eligible project-related administration activities, including the required annual program compliance and fiscal audit does not exceed the amount specified for administration in Exhibit B, Budget.

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Project underway.

Contractor shall acquire twenty-two (22) homes or residential properties that are foreclosed or abandoned.  Contractor shall carry out all acquisition of needed real property, easements, and/or rights-of-way in compliance with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 4601 et seq.) and HUD implementing regulations (24 C.F.R. Part 42), as modified by the Neighborhood Stabilization Program under the Housing and Economic Recovery Act, 2008 (FR-5255-N-01).

Fourteen (14) of the activities shall benefit households that are fifty-one percent (51%) to one hundred twenty percent (120%) of the current AMI at the time of homebuyer contract.

Qualifying neighborhoods identified in the application within the City of Irving.

Activity underway.

Acquisition/Disposition

            Contractor shall acquire twenty-two (22) homes or residential properties that are foreclosed or abandoned.  Contractor shall carry out all acquisition of needed real property, easements, and/or rights-of-way in compliance with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 4601 et seq.) and HUD implementing regulations (24 C.F.R. Part 42), as modified by the Neighborhood Stabilization Program under the Housing and Economic Recovery Act, 2008 (FR-5255-N-01).

Eight (8) of the activities shall benefit households at or below fifty percent (50%) of the current AMI at the time of homebuyer contract.

Qualifying neighborhoods identified in the application within the City of Irving.

Activity underway.

Residential Rehabilitation/Reconstruction

            Contractor shall conduct twenty-two (22) residential rehabilitations and/or reconstructions of housing units within the target area(s) utilizing the funds provided under the corresponding Contract Activity line item in Exhibit B, Budget, of this contract resulting in twenty-two (22) owner-occupied homes.

Rehabilitated homes (the entire unit) must be brought up to, at a minimum, Housing Quality Standards as well as local building codes and zoning ordinances.  If homes are to be rehabilitated in areas where there are no applicable local building codes, then the homes must be brought up to, at a minimum, Texas Minimum Construction Standards (TMCS). 

Reconstructed homes must meet the International Residential Codes, as required by Chapter 214, Subchapter G, of the Local Government Code and all applicable energy efficiency standards established by §2306.187 of the Texas Government Code as well as energy standards as verified by a REScheck certification.  Reconstructed single-family homes must also be compliant with the universal design features as required by §2306.514 of the Texas Government Code.

Fourteen (14) of the activities shall benefit households that are fifty-one percent (51%) to one hundred twenty percent (120%) of the current AMI at the time of homebuyer contract.

Qualifying neighborhoods identified in the application within the City of Irving.

Activity underway.

Residential Rehabilitation/Reconstruction

            Contractor shall conduct twenty-two (22) residential rehabilitations and/or reconstructions of housing units within the target area(s) utilizing the funds provided under the corresponding Contract Activity line item in Exhibit B, Budget, of this contract resulting in twenty-two (22) owner-occupied homes.

Rehabilitated homes (the entire unit) must be brought up to, at a minimum, Housing Quality Standards as well as local building codes and zoning ordinances.  If homes are to be rehabilitated in areas where there are no applicable local building codes, then the homes must be brought up to, at a minimum, Texas Minimum Construction Standards (TMCS). 

Reconstructed homes must meet the International Residential Codes, as required by Chapter 214, Subchapter G, of the Local Government Code and all applicable energy efficiency standards established by §2306.187 of the Texas Government Code as well as energy standards as verified by a REScheck certification.  Reconstructed single-family homes must also be compliant with the universal design features as required by §2306.514 of the Texas Government Code.

Eight (8) of the activities shall benefit households at or below fifty percent (50%) of the current AMI at the time of homebuyer contract.

Qualifying neighborhoods identified in the application within the City of Irving.

Activity underway.

Contractor shall ensure that the amount of the Department funds expended for all eligible project-related administration activities, including the required annual program compliance and fiscal audit does not exceed the amount specified for administration in Exhibit B, Budget.

Qualifying neighborhoods identified in the application within the City of Irving.

Activity underway.

Homebuyer Assistance

            Contractor shall coordinate access to Texas NSP Homebuyer Assistance for twenty seven (27) households at or below one hundred twenty percent (120%) of the current AMI at the time of homebuyer contract.  Texas NSP Homebuyer Assistance must be justified according to need and may not exceed thirty thousand dollars ($30,000) per household and may be combined with permanent financing for eligible households.  Contractor shall accept homebuyer applications with required supporting documentation to justify the amount of assistance and determine initial income eligibility for the program.

If the Contractor has acquired, and rehabilitated, or reconstructed on eligible foreclosed property with Texas NSP funding provided under Contract Activity B, Purchase and Rehabilitation, a portion of the activity may be converted to homebuyer assistance at the close of an eligible homebuyer purchase.

Eligible neighborhoods identified in the application within the City of Laredo

Activity underway.

Homebuyer Assistance

            Contractor shall coordinate access to Texas NSP Homebuyer Assistance for twenty seven (27) households at or below one hundred twenty percent (120%) of the current AMI at the time of homebuyer contract.  Texas NSP Homebuyer Assistance must be justified according to need and may not exceed thirty thousand dollars ($30,000) per household and may be combined with permanent financing for eligible households.  Contractor shall accept homebuyer applications with required supporting documentation to justify the amount of assistance and determine initial income eligibility for the program.

If the Contractor has acquired, and rehabilitated, or reconstructed on eligible foreclosed property with Texas NSP funding provided under Contract Activity B, Purchase and Rehabilitation, a portion of the activity may be converted to homebuyer assistance at the close of an eligible homebuyer purchase.

Seventeen (17) of the activities shall benefit households that are at or below fifty percent (50%) of the current AMI at the time of homebuyer contract.

Eligible neighborhoods identified in the application within the City of Laredo

Activity underway.

Acquisition/Disposition

            Contractor shall acquire seventeen (17) homes or residential properties that are foreclosed or abandoned.  Contractor shall carry out all acquisition of needed real property, easements, and/or rights-of-way in compliance with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 4601 et seq.) and HUD implementing regulations (24 C.F.R. Part 42), as modified by the Neighborhood Stabilization Program under the Housing and Economic Recovery Act, 2008 (FR-5255-N-01).

Eligible neighborhoods identified in the application within the City of Laredo

Activity underway.

Residential Rehabilitation/Reconstruction

            Contractor shall conduct seventeen (17) residential rehabilitations and/or reconstructions of housing units within the target areas utilizing the funds provided under corresponding contract activity line item in Exhibit B, Budget,  resulting  in seventeen (17) owner occupied homes.

Rehabilitated homes (the entire unit) must be brought up to, at a minimum, Housing Quality Standards as well as local building codes and zoning ordinances.  If homes are to be rehabilitated in areas where there are no applicable local building codes, then the homes must be brought up to, at a minimum, Texas Minimum Construction Standards (TMCS). 

Seventeen (17) of the activities shall benefit households at or below fifty percent (50%) of the current AMI at the time of homebuyer contract.

Eligible neighborhoods identified in the application within the City of Laredo

• activity underway

Contractor shall conduct the demolition of twenty-eight (28) blighted properties to result in an area-wide benefit in the identified target areas.  Properties must meet NSP and local definitions of blight, and present a danger to public health, safety and welfare.

These activities shall benefit forty-six thousand three hundred seventy-four (46,374) persons of which thirty-nine thousand one hundred seventy-two (39,172) persons or eighty-four percent (84%) are at or below one-hundred twenty percent (120%) of the current AMI.  

Eligible neighborhoods identified in the application within the City of Laredo

activity underway

Contractor shall ensure that the amount of the Department funds expended for all eligible project-related administration activities, including the required annual program compliance and fiscal audit does not exceed the amount specified for administration in Exhibit B, Budget.

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activity underway

Acquisition/Disposition

            Contractor shall acquire four (4) homes or residential properties that are foreclosed or abandoned.  Contractor shall carry out all acquisition of needed real property, easements, and/or rights-of-way in compliance with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 4601 et seq.) and HUD implementing regulations (24 C.F.R. Part 42), as modified by the Neighborhood Stabilization Program under the Housing and Economic Recovery Act, 2008 (73 FR 58330).

Qualifying neighborhoods identified in the application

Contract executed and enivormental review underway.

Acquisition/Disposition

            Contractor shall acquire four (4) homes or residential properties that are foreclosed or abandoned.  Contractor shall carry out all acquisition of needed real property, easements, and/or rights-of-way in compliance with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 4601 et seq.) and HUD implementing regulations (24 C.F.R. Part 42), as modified by the Neighborhood Stabilization Program under the Housing and Economic Recovery Act, 2008 (73 FR 58330).

Qualifying neighborhoods identified in the application

Contract executed and enivormental review underway.

Contractor shall conduct 4 (four) residential rehabilitations and/or reconstructions of housing units within the target area(s) utilizing the funds provided under the corresponding Contract Activity line item in Exhibit B, Budget, of this contract resulting in four (4) owner-occupied homes. 

Rehabilitated homes (the entire unit) must be brought up to, at a minimum, Housing Quality Standards as well as local building codes and zoning ordinances.  If homes are to be rehabilitated in areas where there are no applicable local building codes, then the homes must be brought up to, at a minimum, Texas Minimum Construction Standards (TMCS). 

Reconstructed homes must meet the International Residential Codes, as required by Chapter 214, Subchapter G, of the Local Government Code and all applicable energy efficiency standards established by §2306.187 of the Texas Government Code as well as energy standards as verified by a REScheck certification.  Reconstructed single-family homes must also be compliant with the universal design features as required by §2306.514 of the Texas Government Code.

Two (2) Twenty of the activities shall benefit households that are fifty-one percent (51%) to one hundred twenty percent (120%) of the current AMI at the time of homebuyer contract.

Qualifying neighborhoods identified in the application

Contract executed and enivormental review underway.

Residential Rehabilitation/Reconstruction

            Contractor shall conduct 4 (four) residential rehabilitations and/or reconstructions of housing units within the target area(s) utilizing the funds provided under the corresponding Contract Activity line item in Exhibit B, Budget, of this contract resulting in four (4) owner-occupied homes. 

Rehabilitated homes (the entire unit) must be brought up to, at a minimum, Housing Quality Standards as well as local building codes and zoning ordinances.  If homes are to be rehabilitated in areas where there are no applicable local building codes, then the homes must be brought up to, at a minimum, Texas Minimum Construction Standards (TMCS). 

Reconstructed homes must meet the International Residential Codes, as required by Chapter 214, Subchapter G, of the Local Government Code and all applicable energy efficiency standards established by §2306.187 of the Texas Government Code as well as energy standards as verified by a REScheck certification.  Reconstructed single-family homes must also be compliant with the universal design features as required by §2306.514 of the Texas Government Code.

Two (2) of the activities shall benefit households at or below fifty percent (50%) of the current AMI at the time of homebuyer contract.

Qualifying neighborhoods identified in the application

Contract executed and enivormental review underway.

Contractor shall ensure that the amount of the Department funds expended for all eligible project-related administration activities, including the required annual program compliance and fiscal audit does not exceed the amount specified for administration in Exhibit B, Budget

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Contract executed - local administration.

Acquisition/Disposition

             Contractor shall acquire six (6) homes or residential properties that are foreclosed or abandoned.  Contractor shall carry out all acquisition of needed real property, easements, and/or rights-of-way in compliance with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 4601 et seq.) and HUD implementing regulations (24 C.F.R. Part 42), as modified by the Neighborhood Stabilization Program under the Housing and Economic Recovery Act, 2008 (73 FR 58330).

Qualifying neighborhoods identified in the application within the city of Big Spring

Contract executed

Contractor shall acquire five (5) homes or residential properties that are foreclosed or abandoned.  Contractor shall carry out all acquisition of needed real property, easements, and/or rights-of-way in compliance with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 4601 et seq.) and HUD implementing regulations (24 C.F.R. Part 42), as modified by the Neighborhood Stabilization Program under the Housing and Economic Recovery Act, 2008 (73 FR 58330).

Qualifying neighborhoods identified in the application within the city of Big Spring

Contract executed

Contractor shall conduct six (6) residential rehabilitations and/or reconstructions of housing units within the target area(s) utilizing the funds provided under the corresponding Contract Activity line item in Exhibit B, Budget, of this contract resulting in six (6) owner-occupied homes. 

Rehabilitated homes (the entire unit) must be brought up to, at a minimum, Housing Quality Standards as well as local building codes and zoning ordinances.  If homes are to be rehabilitated in areas where there are no applicable local building codes, then the homes must be brought up to, at a minimum, Texas Minimum Construction Standards (TMCS). 

Reconstructed homes must meet the International Residential Codes, as required by Chapter 214, Subchapter G, of the Local Government Code and all applicable energy efficiency standards established by §2306.187 of the Texas Government Code as well as energy standards as verified by a REScheck certification.  Reconstructed single-family homes must also be compliant with the universal design features as required by §2306.514 of the Texas Government Code.

One (1) of the activities shall benefit households that are fifty-one percent (51%) to one hundred twenty percent (120%) of the current AMI at the time of homebuyer contract.

Qualifying neighborhoods identified in the application within the city of Big Spring

Contract executed

Contractor shall conduct six (6) residential rehabilitations and/or reconstructions of housing units within the target area(s) utilizing the funds provided under the corresponding Contract Activity line item in Exhibit B, Budget, of this contract resulting in six (6) owner-occupied homes. 

Rehabilitated homes (the entire unit) must be brought up to, at a minimum, Housing Quality Standards as well as local building codes and zoning ordinances.  If homes are to be rehabilitated in areas where there are no applicable local building codes, then the homes must be brought up to, at a minimum, Texas Minimum Construction Standards (TMCS). 

Reconstructed homes must meet the International Residential Codes, as required by Chapter 214, Subchapter G, of the Local Government Code and all applicable energy efficiency standards established by §2306.187 of the Texas Government Code as well as energy standards as verified by a REScheck certification.  Reconstructed single-family homes must also be compliant with the universal design features as required by §2306.514 of the Texas Government Code.

Five (5) of the activities shall benefit households at or below fifty percent (50%) of the current AMI at the time of homebuyer contract.

Qualifying neighborhoods identified in the application within the city of Big Spring

Contract executed

Contractor shall conduct the demolition of five (5) blighted properties to result in an area-wide benefit in target area(s) that are one hundred twenty percent (120%) AMI or less at the time of demolition.  Properties must meet NSP and local definitions of blight, and present a danger to public health, safety and welfare.

Qualifying neighborhoods identified in the application in the city of Big Spring

Contract executed

Contractor shall acquire six (6) foreclosed and/or abandoned, demolished or vacant properties.  Contractor shall carry out all acquisition of needed real property, easements, and/or rights-of-way in compliance with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 4601 et seq.) and HUD implementing regulations (24 C.F.R. Part 42), as modified by the Neighborhood Stabilization Program under the Housing and Economic Recovery Act, 2008 (73 FR 58330).

Qualifying neighborhoods identified in the application within the city of Big Spring

Contract executed

Contractor shall acquire three (3) foreclosed and/or abandoned, demolished or vacant properties.  Contractor shall carry out all acquisition of needed real property, easements, and/or rights-of-way in compliance with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 4601 et seq.) and HUD implementing regulations (24 C.F.R. Part 42), as modified by the Neighborhood Stabilization Program under the Housing and Economic Recovery Act, 2008 (73 FR 58330).

Qualifying neighborhoods identified in the application within the city of Big Spring

Contract executed

Contractor shall conduct the construction of nine (9) new housing units within the target area(s) utilizing the funds provided under the corresponding Contract Activity line item in Exhibit B, Budget, of this contract resulting in nine (9) owner-occupied homes. 

All new housing units must meet the International Residential Codes, as required by Chapter 214, Subchapter G, of the Local Government Code and all applicable energy efficiency standards established by §2306.187 of the Texas Government Code as well as energy standards as verified by a REScheck certification.  New construction single-family homes must also be compliant with the

Six (6) of the activities shall benefit households that are fifty-one percent (51%) to one hundred twenty percent (120%) of the current AMI at the time of homebuyer contract.        

Qualifying neighborhoods identified in the application within the city of Big Spring

Contract executed

Contractor shall conduct the construction of nine (9) new housing units within the target area(s) utilizing the funds provided under the corresponding Contract Activity line item in Exhibit B, Budget, of this contract resulting in nine (9) owner-occupied homes. 

All new housing units must meet the International Residential Codes, as required by Chapter 214, Subchapter G, of the Local Government Code and all applicable energy efficiency standards established by §2306.187 of the Texas Government Code as well as energy standards as verified by a REScheck certification.  New construction single-family homes must also be compliant with the universal design features as required by §2306.514 of the Texas Government Code.

Three (3) of the activities shall benefit households at or below fifty percent (50%) of the current AMI at the time of homebuyer contract.

Qualifying neighborhoods identified in the application within the city of Big Spring

Contract executed

Contractor shall ensure that the amount of the Department funds expended for all eligible project-related administration activities, including the required annual program compliance and fiscal audit does not exceed the amount specified for administration in Exhibit B, Budget.

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Contract executed

Permanent Financing

            Contractor shall coordinate access to Texas NSP permanent mortgage financing for five (5) households at or below 50% of AMI at the time of homebuyer contract.  Contractor shall accept homebuyer applications with required supporting documentation and determine initial income eligibility for the program.

            If the Contractor has acquired, rehabilitated, or built new housing on eligible foreclosed property with Texas NSP funding provided under Contract Activity B, Purchase and Rehabilitation or E, Redevelopment, the activity may be converted to permanent homebuyer financing at the close of an eligible homebuyer purchase.

Qualifying neighborhoods identified in the application

Contract executed

Homebuyer Assistance

            Contractor shall coordinate access to Texas NSP Homebuyer Assistance for five (5) households at or below 120% of the current AMI at the time of homebuyer contract.  Texas NSP Homebuyer Assistance must be justified according to need and may not exceed $30,000 per household and may be combined with permanent financing for eligible households.  Contractor shall accept homebuyer applications with required supporting documentation to justify the amount of assistance and determine initial income eligibility for the program.

If the Contractor has acquired, rehabilitated, or built new housing on eligible foreclosed property with Texas NSP funding provided under Contract Activity B, Purchase and Rehabilitation or E, Redevelopment, a portion of the activity may be converted to homebuyer assistance at the close of an eligible homebuyer purchase.

Five (5) of the activities shall benefit households that are at or below fifty percent (50%) of the current AMI at the time of homebuyer contract.

Qualifying neighborhoods identified in the application

Contract executed

Acquisition/Disposition

            Contractor shall acquire nine (9) homes or residential properties that are foreclosed or abandoned.  Contractor shall carry out all acquisition of needed real property, easements, and/or rights-of-way in compliance with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 4601 et seq.) and HUD implementing regulations (24 C.F.R. Part 42), as modified by the Neighborhood Stabilization Program under the Housing and Economic Recovery Act, 2008 (73 FR 58330).

Qualifying neighborhoods identified in the application

Contract executed

Residential Rehabilitation/Reconstruction

            Contractor shall conduct nine (9) residential rehabilitations and/or reconstructions of housing units within the target area(s) utilizing the funds provided under the corresponding Contract Activity line item in Exhibit B, Budget, of this contract resulting in nine (9) owner-occupied homes. 

Rehabilitated homes (the entire unit) must be brought up to, at a minimum, Housing Quality Standards as well as local building codes and zoning ordinances.  If homes are to be rehabilitated in areas where there are no applicable local building codes, then the homes must be brought up to, at a minimum, Texas Minimum Construction Standards (TMCS). 

Reconstructed homes must meet the International Residential Codes, as required by Chapter 214, Subchapter G, of the Local Government Code and all applicable energy efficiency standards established by §2306.187 of the Texas Government Code as well as energy standards as verified by a REScheck certification.  Reconstructed single-family homes must also be compliant with the universal design features as required by §2306.514 of the Texas Government Code.

Nine (9) of the activities shall benefit households at or below fifty percent (50%) of the current AMI at the time of homebuyer contract.

Qualifying neighborhoods identified in the application

Contract executed