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3 <br /> in the Section 8 Existing Program will be sent preliminary information <br /> about the program. This will be in the form of a pamphlet which will <br /> explain basic eligibility and functioning , and will include an invitation <br /> to pick up or request a proposal packet from the Housing Authority office, <br /> or the Section 8 office in Hillsborough. <br /> All requests for information will be followed up by the Section 8 <br /> Moderate Rehabilitation Advisor, who will be qualified to perform the <br /> initial screening. He/she will make preliminary decisions regarding: <br /> 1. Family eligibility; <br /> 2. Rehabilitation potential of the structure; and, <br /> 3. Financial feasibility as it relates to the owner's financial <br /> situation. <br /> If an owner needs assistance with the proposal form, the Section 8 <br /> Moderate Rehabilitation Advisor will assist the owner with the prepa- <br /> ration of the form. The format of the proposal form will be like that <br /> in Attachment I. <br /> The proposal packet for the owner, in addition to the form, will <br /> include several sheets dealing as simply as possible with various aspects <br /> of the program. One will discuss rents, establishment and annual adjust- <br /> ments, one sheet will concern types of financing that can be used, a <br /> description of each type, and where to go or who to see about each kind <br /> of financing. There will be a sheet stating simply the rights and re- <br /> sponsibilities of the owner, the tenant family, and the program. That <br /> will concern annual inspections and repairs, ineligible families, evictions <br /> security deposits, and damage reimbursement. <br /> Specific rehabilitation information, such as weatherization, what can <br /> and cannot be included, as well as expected time frame for rehabilitation, <br /> and a description of the staff inspection function will also be included <br /> in the packet. <br /> B. Review of Proposals <br /> Proposals will be numbered according to the time they are received <br /> and will he reviewed in that order. No time limit will be imposed on <br /> receipt of proposals. Geographic target areas specified in the appli- <br /> cation will be considered, so that a proposal form from one area may <br /> take priority over a proposal from an untargeted area. <br /> Within three days of the receipt of a proposal , the Authority <br /> Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation staff will review all proposals for <br /> compliance with basic program requirements. <br />