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n ORANGECOUNTY <br /> 4oi HOUSING DEPARTMENT <br /> threats to life and/or safety, and that will be determined by the County' s rehabilitation specialist . There is <br /> no minimum to the amount of the loan ; however, the maximum lifetime limit according to the guidelines <br /> of URP23 is $ 1 , 000 . <br /> What kinds of work will be done ? <br /> Only repairs that address imminent threats to the life and /or safety of occupants of the dwelling unit or <br /> accessibility modifications will be performed under the County' s URP . Please understand that all <br /> deficiencies in a home will likely not be able to be repaired with the available funds . <br /> All work that is completed under URP23 must meet or exceed NC Residential Building Code . <br /> Who will do the work on the homes ? <br /> The County is obligated under URP23 to ensure that quality work is done at reasonable prices and that all <br /> work is contracted through a fair, open and competitive process . To meet those very difficult <br /> requirements, the County will invite bids only from contractors who are part of the County' s Contractor <br /> Registry . Please request a copy of the County' s Procurement and Disbursement Policy for further <br /> information . <br /> ( Homeowners who know of quality rehabilitation contractors that are not on the County" s Contractor <br /> Registry are welcome to invite them to apply . ) <br /> A minimum of three approved contractors will be invited to bid on each job, and the lowest responsive <br /> and responsible bidder will be selected for the contract . " Responsive and responsible" is described in the <br /> Procurement and Disbursement Policy . <br /> What are the steps in the process, from application to completion ? <br /> Now that you have the information about how to qualify for Orange County URP22 , what work can be <br /> done , and who will do it, let' s go through all the major steps in the process : <br /> 1 . Completing an Application form : Homeowners who wish to apply for assistance may apply by <br /> completing an application form , available at http : //orangecountync . gov/2211 / Home - Repair- <br /> Programs or by contacting Alma Alegria at ( 919 ) 604 - 8298 or aalegria !2orangecountync . gov . <br /> Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis beginning November 2022 until all funds are <br /> committed . Proof of ownership and income will be required . Those who have applied for housing <br /> assistance from the County in the past will not automatically be reconsidered . A new application <br /> will need to be submitted . <br /> 2 . Preliminary inspection : The County ' s Rehabilitation Specialist will visit the homes of potential loan <br /> recipients to determine the need and feasibility of repairs/ modifications . <br /> 3 . Screening of applicants : Applications will be rated and ranked by the County based on the priority <br /> system outlined on page 2 . The first round of households to be assisted will be selected by <br /> November 30, 2023 . Household income will be verified for program purposes only ( information <br /> will be kept confidential ) . Ownership of property will be verified along with other rating factors . <br /> From this review, the fourteen ( 14 ) most qualified applicants will be chosen according to the <br /> priority system described above . There will also be a list of alternates in the order of qualification . <br /> If fewer than fourteen ( 14 ) applications are received by November 30, or if funds remain to assist <br /> Orange County 2022 Urgent Repair Program Assistance Policy Page 4 <br />