OTHER-2022-033-Local single family rehabilitation assistance

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C r,,o )C H. ORANGE COUNTY HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 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 pre4978 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 * Horangecountync . gov/2211/ Home - Repair- Programs or by contacting Jack Watson at ( 919 ) 55 & 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 .