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REV: 08-23-24 LF Eligibility Determination and Application Processing 1. Subrecipient shall, following the Program Policies and Procedures, determine the eligibility of each applicant household based on the following qualifying criteria: a. Household income may not exceed the limit for low-income or moderate-income households, following CDBG requirements for household income; b. Household must own the home, as evidenced by a Title Report; c. Home must be located within the boundaries of incorporated Redwood City. To determine household income, Subrecipient shall follow the method outlined in 24 CFR, Part 5, Subpart F (Section 5.609). Subrecipient shall obtain and review all necessary documentation to make an eligibility determination. 2. Subrecipient shall assist applicant households with completion of the Program Application and review all submitted applications. Project Scoping and Budget 1. Subrecipient shall carry out a thorough inspection of the home, including termite inspection, and a Lead Safe Housing Assessment. a. All home rehabilitation work carried out for the project shall be performed in accordance with 24 CFR Part 570.608, 24 CFR Part 35, Subpart B and all applicable rules and orders issued thereunder which prohibit the use of lead-based paint in residential structures undergoing federally assisted construction or rehabilitation and require the elimination of lead-based hazards. Every contract or subcontract including painting, pursuant to which federally-assisted construction or rehabilitation work is performed, shall include appropriate provisions prohibiting the use of lead-based paint. 2. Subrecipient shall develop a Scope of Work and Budget for the rehabilitation work to be performed. This shall first be reviewed for reasonableness by the City, and subsequently for approval by the homeowner. 3. Subrecipient shall manage an environmental review for each project, in accordance with National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and 24 CFR 50.4, 58.5, and 58.6, which describes environmental review for CDBG-funded activities. Subrecipient shall not proceed to prepare the Program Agreement Documents and/or commence any work funded hereunder until City approves the environmental review for each project. Home Rehabilitation Program Loan Agreement Documents 1. Subrecipient shall open an escrow account for each recipient of a Program Loan and facilitate execution and recordation of Program Agreement Documents, in conjunction with City staff. Project Management 1. Subrecipient shall ensure that all construction and repair activities are completed as described in the Scope of Work for each project. a. Subrecipient is responsible for the hiring, oversight, and payments of the licensed contractors or subcontractors that will complete the construction and repair ATTY/AGR.2024.147/Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco Bay Area (Habitat for Humanity - Home Rehabilitation Program) (Page 22 of 24)