2009-111 Housing - Housing for New Hope, Inc. - Consolidated Housing Plan Annual Update/HOME Program Housing

Browse Search

2) Enrollment: Staff works with the client to develop a housing and income plan as well as a list of all items to be completed to meet federal guidelines such as income and asset verifications. Upon completion of all items, the client is enrolled. 3) Ready to Rent: Staff works with the client to find housing, negotiate with the landlord, and help to gather needed furniture and furnishings when possible. Clients will be counseled regarding the appropriate unit size for the household and will review the rental lease to ensure that the language in the lease adheres to HOME TBRA guidelines. 4) Move-in: Client assumes tenancy in their apartments. 5) Follow-up: Periodic visits and/or phone calls are done by staff to trouble-shoot problems and identify emerging needs. A recertification is done every three months to determine compliance and future need. PROPERTY STANDARDS Provider shall ensure that all leased property meets the property standards in 24 CFR 92.251 and the lead-based paint requirements in 92.355 at the time of occupancy. A Section 8 Housing Quality Standards (HQS) inspection must be conducted prior to leasing to ensure compliance and at least once every year throughout the life of the project. Copies of inspection reports must be maintained in project files. CALCULATION OF RENTAL ASSISTANCE • Rental assistance will not exceed the difference between 30 percent of the household's adjusted monthly income and the cost of the rent, not to exceed fair market rent ($738 for one bedroom, and $827 for two-bedroom apartments). • Monthly rents must not exceed the HOME Program Rents in effect at the time of occupancy. • For individuals and families with no income, TBRA will pay for the full amount of rent, contingent on the demonstration of a "path to income." • Based on prior experience, Housing for New Hope anticipates providing rental assistance for an average of three months. • Clients will need to be recertified every three months to receive assistance for longer.