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.
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