Agenda - 06-21-2022; 8-h - Updates to the Assistance Policy for the 2020 North Carolina Housing Finance Agency (NCHFA) Essential Single Family Rehabilitation Loan Pool (ESFR20)

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9 ,&CHC ORANGE COUNTY HOUSING& Ill#IHITYDEYELOPMENT Who will do the work on the homes? Orange County is obligated under ESFRLP to ensure that quality work is done at reasonable prices and that all work is contracted through a fair, open and competitive process. To meet these requirements, Orange County will invite bids only from licensed general contractors who are part of the County's Contractor Registry. For additional information about procurement and disbursement procedures, please refer to the Orange County Procurement and Disbursement Policy. • All qualified members of the Contractor Registry will be invited to bid on each job, and the lowest responsive and responsible bidder will be selected for the contract. • All contractors working on pre-1978 units must be Renovate, Repair and Paint Rule (RR&P) Certified Renovators working for Certified Renovation firms. • Homeowners who know of quality rehabilitation contractors that are not on the approved Contractor Registry are welcome to invite them to apply. What are the steps in the process, from application to completion? You now have information about how to apply for the Essential Single-Family Rehabilitation Loan Pool (ESFRLP) and what type of work can be done through the Program Let's go through the steps for getting the work done: 1. Completing a pre-application form: Homeowners who wish to apply for assistance may apply by completing an application form, available at http://orangecountync.gov/2211/Home-Repair- Programs or by contacting Jack Watson at (919) 558-9394 or iwatson@ticog.org.Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis beginning October 30, 2020 until all funds are committed. Proof of ownership and income will be required.Those who have applied for housing assistance from Orange County in the past will not automatically be reconsidered and must complete a new pre-application form. 2. Client referral and support services: Many homeowners seeking assistance through the Essential Single-Family Rehabilitation Loan Pool may also need other services. If the ESFRLP staff meets the homeowner during the application process,they will provide pamphlets and a list of the agencies with contact information for the resources and programs available in the County. For households that meet the requirements of the pre-application step and qualify to receive assistance through the ESFRLP program, additional verbal discussion will be offered during the screening of applicants and/or pre-rehab inspection steps of the program. With the homeowner's permission, a case file will be created and a staff person will follow up with the homeowner concerning the available services in the referral network. 3. Preliminary inspection: Orange County's Rehabilitation Specialist will visit the homes of eligible households to determine the need and feasibility of the home for rehabilitation. Homeowners must inform staff of any known pest infestations prior to the visit.