OTHER-2022-033-Local single family rehabilitation assistance

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HCD ORANGE COUNTY HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 4 . Screening of applicants : Applications will be ranked by Orange County based on the priority system outlined on page 3 and the feasibility of rehabilitating the house . The first round of households to be offered assistance will be selected by January 31 , 2021 . Household income will be verified for program purposes only ( information will be kept confidential ) . NCHFA will verify ownership of the property by conducting a title search . From this review, the five ( 5 ) most qualified applicants will be chosen according to the priority system described above ; the remaining applicants will be placed on a list of alternates in the order that they qualified . If fewer than five ( 5 ) applications are received by January 31, or if funds remain to assist more than five ( 5 ) units, applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis until all funds are committed . Orange County will then submit to NCHFA an ESFRLP Loan Application and Reservation Request for each potential borrower for approval . Applicants not selected for ESFRLP assistance will be notified in writing . 5 . Written agreement : A HOME Owner Written Agreement, between the homeowner and Orange County, will be executed as part of the Loan Application and Reservation Request procedure (that formally commits funds to a dwelling unit ) . This agreement will certify that the property is the principal residence of the owner, that the post- rehab value of the property will not exceed 95 % of the 203 ( b ) limits established by HUD and defines the ESFRLP maximum amount and form of assistance being provided to the homeowner, the scope of work to be performed , the date of completion and the rehabilitation criteria and standards to be met . 6 . Pre - rehab inspection and unit evaluation : Orange County ' s Rehabilitation Specialist will visit the home again for a more thorough inspection . All parts of the home must be made accessible for inspection , including the attic and crawlspace . The owner should report any known problems such as electrical short circuits, blinking lights, roof leaks, etc . Each unit will be evaluated for energy saving opportunities such as air sealing and duct sealing as well as for environmental concerns, such as lead based paint hazards, radon and asbestos . 7 . Work write - up : The Rehabilitation Specialist will prepare complete and detailed work specifications ( known as the "work write - up " ) . A final cost estimate will also be prepared by the Rehabilitation Specialist and held in confidence until bids are received from contractors . 8 . Lead and other testing : Orange County will arrange for a certified firm to inspect all the pre - 1978 constructed homes for potential lead ( required ) and asbestos hazards ( as deemed necessary by the Rehabilitation Specialist in all homes built during, before , and after 1978 ) . All homes will be tested for radon . The owner will receive information covering the results of the tests and any corrective actions that will be needed as part of the rehabilitation . 9 . Bidding : The work write - up and bid documents will be conveyed to all contractors from the Contractor Registry . Contractors will be given no less than seven ( 7 ) days in which to inspect the property and prepare bid proposals . Each contractor will need access to all parts of the house in order to prepare a bid . A bid opening will be conducted at the Orange County Housing and Community Development Department office at a specified date and time , with all bidders invited to attend . 10 . Contractor selection : Within 72 hours of the bid opening the winning bidders will be selected . All bidders and the homeowner will be notified in writing of 1 ) the selection of the winning bid ,