HOME Program NOFA and Application for TBRA and Affordable housing Development.
The Skagit County HOME Consortium s 2015 allocation is $623,166. The Consortium is also anticipating a HOME allocation of $660,685 in 2016 funds. HOME funds may be spent over a five year period following the allocation by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Therefore, 2015 funds must be expended by 6/30/2020 and 2016 funds must be expended by 6/30/2021. The Consortium provides funding opportunities for Island, Skagit, and Whatcom Counties. You should be aware that your request may not be funded, and that if funded, there would be no guarantee of continued HOME funding in succeeding years. The Consortium staff will review the applications and required information in pursuit of the most qualified applicants and applicable projects. Please submit all required information. An incomplete package WILL NOT be accepted or considered for funding. Upon receipt of the application additional information may be requested if needed to supplement or verify qualifications and/or project eligibility. Eligible HOME projects include funding for: Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) Land acquisition for single Family development These funds support homebuyer assistance organizations with acquiring land that will be used to develop single family housing for low- and moderateincome households. CHDO acquisition funds require you demonstrate CHDO eligibility by providing the information and documentation listed in Attachment A. Programs that use a second promissory note instead of fixed affordability are not typically eligible for HOME funding. If you require further information regarding CHDO status, please contact the HOME Program Manager Felicia Medlen, by phone at (360) 416-1513 or by email at feliciam@co.skagit.wa.us. CHDO Operating Expenses - If an agency is awarded CHDO Homebuyer Acquisition funding, the organization is eligible for CHDO Operating Expenses Funding. This funding is designed to build a CHDO organization s capacity to successfully carry out CHDO activities. Eligible operating expenses include staff wages, office rent and utilities, supplies, and training. Skagit Downpayment Assistance and Closing Costs - This funding is available in Skagit County only and is taken from the overall Skagit-specific HOME allocation. Skagit Homebuyer Assistance applicants may apply for funding for Downpayment Assistance/Closing Costs for households of low- and moderate-income. Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) - TBRA is a rental subsidy that can be used to help households afford housing costs such as rent, security deposits, and utility deposits. If the household moves to a different unit, the assistance follows to support the household in that new unit. TBRA is for one year per household, with a possible extension through a second year. Page 2 of 10
Note that applicants may apply for multiple program categories. Funding available for each county and activity is as follows (an agency can only apply for funds that are available in the county they are located in). HOME allocations must be expended within a five year period. Applicants should use the Anticipated Total Funding Available as the guideline for their request as it is anticipated the 2016 funds will be made available per the HUD contract with our HOME Consortium. Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) 2015 funds (must be expended by 6/30/2020) 2016 funds (subject to funding availability, must be expended by 6/30/2021) ANTICIPATED TOTAL FUNDING AVAILABLE Island County 90,431 114,959 205,390 Whatcom County 143,777 170,457 314,234 Skagit County 181,167 148,385 329,552 Skagit Downpayment and Closing Costs Assistance 2015 funds (must be expended by 6/30/2020) 2016 funds (subject to funding availability, must be expended by 6/30/2021) TOTAL ANTICIPATED FUNDING AVAILABLE Skagit County Only 30,000 30,000 60,000 CHDO (homebuyer housing development) (all three counties) 2015 funds (must be expended by 6/30/2020) 2016 funds (subject to funding availability, must be expended by 6/30/2021) TOTAL ANTICIPATED FUNDING AVAILABLE Development costs 93,475 99,103 192,578 Page 3 of 10
CHDO Operating Funds function on a different schedule than other HOME funding. CHDO Operating Funds must be expended as below. CHDO Operating Funds 2015 funds (must be expended by 6/30/2017) 2016 funds (subject to funding availability, must be expended by 6/30/2018) TOTAL ANTICIPATED FUNDING AVAILABLE Operating Expenses (must be awarded CHDO Development funding in order to access these funds) 23,000 31,713 54,713 HOME programs and projects must follow HOME affordability periods established by HUD. The affordability periods for HOME are determined by the amount of HOME funds used in the project or program. (These affordability periods do not apply to TBRA and CHDO Operating): HOME funds provided to project <$15,000 $15,000 - $40,000 >$40,000 Affordability Period 5 years 10 years 15 years Households benefiting from the HOME Downpayment /Closing Cost Assistance and CHDO Land Acquisition for Homebuyer Programs are limited to a maximum annual income of 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI). TBRA assistance must assist tenants with incomes that do not exceed 50 percent (50%) of AMI. THE APPLICATION FOR HOME PROGRAM FUNDS BEGINS ON THE NEXT PAGE (PAGE 5). PLEASE SUBMIT ONLY PAGES 5 THROUGH 10 AS YOUR APPLICATION, ALONG WITH SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS, AS NEEDED. Page 4 of 10
Skagit County HOME Consortium HOME Application A. Applicant Information 1. Name of organization applying for funds:. 2. Type of organization: Nonprofit; For Profit; Government; Other. 2a. If your organization has a nonprofit status, please provide a copy of your current IRS 501(c)3 status letter with your application. 2b. Provide a current list of your organization s board members with your application. 3. Business Address:. 3a. Phone Number: ; 3b. Fax: ; 3c. Federal ID#: ; 3d. DUNS# ; The Dun and Bradstreet, D-U-N-S, Number is a unique nine-digit identification sequence that provides unique identifiers of businesses. D-U-N-S numbers are now required by the U.S. Federal Government. Their website is located at www.smallbusiness.dnb.com. 4. Agency Director:. 4a. Phone Number: ; 4b. Email address:. 5. Project/Program contact s name and title:. 5a. Phone Number: ; 5b. Email address:. 6. Describe your organization s mission and purpose (attach sheet if necessary): Page 5 of 10
B. Project/Program Information 1. Type of project/program Skagit County HOME Consortium CHDO Set-aside for the development of homebuyer units (CHDO only) CHDO Operating Expenses Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) Downpayment Assistance/Closing Costs 2. Project/Program Address (add Parcel # for development projects only):. 2a. Project Start Date:. 2b. Project Completion Date:. C. Project Service Estimates (all projects) Total Number Expected to serve: Individuals Small Households (2-4) Large Households (5+) Number of Housing Units to be produced (CHDO only): Total Units HOME Assisted Units D. Project Narrative The total narrative section must be no longer than eight (8) type-written, single spaced pages, in 12 point font. Questions for all applicants: 1. Provide a detailed description of your proposed program including the County in which it will be located. Detail whether you are applying for TBRA, Skagit Homebuyers Downpayment /Closing Costs assistance, CHDO Development of Homebuyer units, and/or CHDO Operating Expenses. Note that applicants may apply for multiple program categories (15 points maximum). 2. Describe your goals for startup and ongoing activities of the program (10 points maximum). 3. Describe your prior experience in administering, managing, and/or developing similar projects (15 points maximum). 4. Detail the roles and responsibilities of individuals involved in program implementation and the methods that that will be used by your agency to administer this program (10 points maximum). Page 6 of 10
5. Describe how your organization interacts with potential program participants and their participation in your program (5 points maximum). 6. Explain what partnerships have been created between your organization and others that will support the program (5 points maximum). 7. What is your organization s experience operating programs with HUD funding and requirements? (10 points maximum) 8. What outcome measures will demonstrate the success of the program? Will you be able to report these outcomes on a regular basis (10 points maximum)? Question for TBRA only (The following questions must be answered yes in order to be eligible for HOME TBRA funding). 9. Will your organization s TBRA vouchers be managed within your county s coordinated entry system? If so, how will that integration be established? (10 points maximum, required) 10. Does your organization have experience determining income eligibility, conducting property standard inspections, using tenant selection criteria and conducting rental assistance amount assessments? If yes, please describe (10 points maximum, required). Question for Skagit Homebuyers downpayment /closing costs assistance (The following question must be answered yes in order to be eligible for Downpayment /Closing Costs Assistance funding) 11. Does your organization have experience providing Homebuyers programming in Skagit County? If yes, please describe (20 Points maximum, required). Question for CHDO Homebuyer Unit Development (The following question must be answered yes in order to be eligible for CHDO Acquisition funding) 12. Does your organization meet all the requirements as indicated in the CHDO Certification Application? (Attachment A) Please complete and attach the CHDO application to this application. (20 Points maximum, required) Question for CHDO Operating Expenses (The following question must be answered yes in order to be eligible for CHDO Acquisition funding) 13. If you are requesting CHDO Operating Expenses, will this funding increase your organization s capacity to develop affordable housing? If yes, please describe. (20 Points maximum) E. Budget (25 points maximum) Complete Budget forms per program activity for which applicant is requesting funds (Attachments B). Answer the following in a narrative format. The total narrative section must be no longer than two (2) type-written, single spaced pages, in 12 point font. Detail the following: Page 7 of 10
1. Total HOME funds requested. 2. Please describe budget expenditures per line item. For CHDO Homebuyer Unit Development please include all expenses, including items not being paid for using HOME funds. 3. Describe how the project funds are sufficient to perform work. F. Other HOME Requirements 1. Does your organization have a Fair Housing Policy? Yes; No. Attach Policy to application. 2. Does your organization have an Affirmative Marketing Plan? Yes; No. Attach Plan to application. 3. If your project is for TBRA, do you have tenant selection criteria? Yes (Attach criteria to application) No Page 8 of 10
I. Applicant Certification I certify that the information presented in this application is a true and accurate representation of my organizations willingness and ability to carry out the activity(s) for which I am requesting funding. I understand that intentionally providing false information will disqualify my funding application. Print name of person authorized to sign application: Signature of authorized person: Title of authorized person: Date: Page 9 of 10
When the Application package is Complete Mail or deliver: 2 double sided, three hole punched and stapled copies with original signatures to: Felicia Medlen HOME Program Manager 700 South Second Street Suite 301 Mount Vernon, WA 98273 APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED ON OR BEFORE September 12, 2016, AT 4:00 PM. LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. RFP SCHEDULE: July 12, 2016 RFP Released Wednesday, July 20, 2016 TBRA: 10:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. CHDO and Downpayment Assistance 1:30 p.m. -2:30 p.m. July 26, July 28, August 2, & August 4 September 12, 2016 4:00 p.m. September, 2016 October, 2016 Pre-Application Workshop: (required for CHDO applicants) Location: 700 South Second Street Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Suite 300 Office Hours upon request (1hr appointments) available at 1, 2, & 3 p.m. Applications Due County staff review, with questions sent to individual applicants in writing (applicants will have three (3) business days to respond to questions) PY2015 and PY2016 Awards Announced October, 2016 (Tenative) PY2015 and PY2016 Contracts Executed for TBRA and DPA For more information contact: HOME Program Manager Felicia Medlen 360-416-1513 email: feliciam@co.skagit.wa.us Page 10 of 10