Vermont Housing & Conservation Board
	HOME Program The Board administers the federal HOME Program for the State of Vermont through a contract with the Department of Housing and Community Affairs. These funds are used to serve low- and very low-income Vermonters in housing projects meeting the criteria of the state's Consolidated Plan for housing programs. The HOME funds help to cover project development costs, create greater affordability in the projects, and supplement VHCB funds. VHCB has awarded more than $44.8 million in HOME funds since the program began in 1992. The same application, application deadlines and Board meeting dates used for VHCB Housing Funds apply to applications for HOME Funds. Applicants should contact the VHCB office. HOME Program Handbook HOME Program Resources
	HOME Program Handbook  Chapter 1: HOME Program Overview Attachment A: HOME Program 2011 Quick Reference  Chapter 2: Application Process Attachment A: HOME Program Application Checklist Attachment B: VHCB Housing Application Evaluation Checklist Attachment C: Process Checklist for HOME Projects Chapter 3: Rents and Income Limits Attachment A: 2012 HOME income limits Attachment B: 2012 HOME rent limits Attachment C: 2012 Utility Allowance  Chapter 4: Income Verifications and Rent Reviews Attachment A: HOME Program Income Verification Form Attachment B: HOME Unit Rent Schedule (Excel file) Attachment C: Income Inclusions, Exclusions, and Adjustments Chapter 5: Rehabilitation, New Construction, Lead Based Paint and Accessibility Standards Attachment A: VHCB Policy Position on Lead-Based Paint and Other Toxic and Hazardous Materials Attachment B: Protect Your Family From Lead In Your Home pamphlet Chapter 6A: Tenant Selection Chapter 6B: Affirmative marketing Attachment A: HOME Lease Addendum Attachment B: MHP Lease, Homeowner Rehab Chapter 7: Equal Opportunity and Fair Housing Chapter 8: Procurement Attachment A: VHCB Procurement Guidelines and Construction Disbursement Procedures Attachment B: OMB Circular A-122 Cost Principles for Non-Profit Organizations Attachment C1: HOME Program Bid Selection and Contract Award Attachment C2: HOME Program Attachment to Contract Attachment C3: Certification for Contracts, Grants, Loans, and Cooperative Agreements Attachment C4: Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility, and Voluntary Exclusion Attachment C5: Disclosure of Lobbying Activities Attachment C6: HUD-4010 Federal Labor Standards Provisions Chapter 9 - Women and Minority Owned Businesses Chapter 10 - Davis Bacon Chapter 11: URA and Section 104(d) Attachment A: Link to HUD Handbook 1378 Real Estate Acquisition and Relocation Chapter 12: Environmental Review Chapter 13: Monitoring Chapter 14: Mobile Home Parks Appendices: HOME Program Final Rule HOME Standard Conditions HOME Standard Conditions for Tax Credit projects HOME Standard Conditions for Mobile Home Parks  HOME Program Resources HUD HOME Program website Compliance in HOME Rental Projects: A Guide for Property Owners helps owners of HOME-assisted properties comply with the HOME Program’s ongoing affordability requirements. It describes the specific regulatory requirements that apply to HOME-assisted rental properties during the period of affordability. Further, it provides tools for owners and property managers—in the form of checklists, forms, and sample documents—to facilitate the day-to-day rental management of HOME-assisted properties. Read more about the guide on the HUD website. Download the guide as a PDF        VHCB HOME Page