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A draft of the 2008 Utility Allowance Schedule is now available. Click More to download the schedule.
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HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) |
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Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO Works) |
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Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) |
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Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) |
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Home Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program |
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Homeownership Education and Counseling & Down Payment Assistance Program |
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Affordable Housing and Community Development Fund |
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Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) |
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Energy Assistance Program (EAP) |
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Community Service Block Grant (CSBG) |
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Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME) back to top
The Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME) is a grant program
that provides funding to develop affordable housing to low and moderate income Hoosiers.
Additionally, HOME builds the capacity of not-for-profit housing organizations,
and leverage other private-sector participation. The HOME program provides funding
for new construction and rehabilitation of homebuyer and rental activities. Developments
funded with HOME have strict requirements on rent controls, income eligibility of
tenants, housing development costs and long-term affordability requirements.
Interested? Please contact the Community Development
Representative in your area to learn about the appropriate funds available to CHDOs,
local governments and the technical aspects of submitting the application. A site
visit will be completed to assess the ability to meet the requirements. Please review
the document below to locate your representative and their contact information.
Click here for
the Community Development Representatives list.
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2008 Home Application
2008 HOME Application DRAFT
2008 HOME Policy
2007 HOME Application
HOME/Development Fund Policy
HOME/Development Fund Application Forms
Development Fund Predevelopment and Seed Money Loan Forms
HOME Round One Confirmation Numbers
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Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO
Works) back to top
The Community Housing Development Organization
(CHDO Works) is a not-for-profit organization that meets a series of qualifications prescribed
by the HOME Investment Partnership Program to develop affordable housing for the
community it serves. IHCDA sets aside a minimum of 15 percent of its HOME
allocation for housing development t activities in which qualified CHDO Works
are the owner, developer, and/or sponsor.
Want to learn more about becoming a state certified CHDO
Works non-profit? Please contact the Community Development
Representative in your area to learn about the specific qualifications of becoming
a CHDO Works and the types of assistance IHCDA may provide. Please review the document
below to locate your representative and their contact information.
Click here for the Community Development Representatives list.
2007 CHDO Works Application
2007 CHDO Works Policies
2007 CHDO Works Application Forms |
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Clarification on Lead Based Paint Exemptions |
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CHDO Works Confirmation Numbers |
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Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) back to top
The Community Development Building Grant (CDBG) is ideal for local governments
seeking to provide special housing for youths, emergency needs and even farm worker
housing, as well as rehabilitating existing homes and rental units in their community.
Through a competitive application process of funds allocation, IHCDA provides successful
applicants with grants, to help finance their development. Developments funded with
CDBG funds have strict requirements on rent controls, income eligibility of tenants,
housing development costs and long-term affordability requirements.
Interested? Please contact the Community Development Representative
in your area to learn how to apply for the appropriate funds and learn about the
technical aspects of submitting the application. A site visit will be completed
to assess the ability to meet the requirements. Please review the document below
to locate your representative and their contact information.
Click here for
the Community Development Representatives list.
2007 CDBG Application
2007 CDBG Policies
2007 CDBG Application Forms
CDBG Leverage Spreadsheet
CDBG Leverage Spreadsheet Instructions
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Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) back to top
The Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) offers $2.5 million in tax
credits annually for distribution by not-for-profit corporations. Organizations
use NAP tax credits as an incentive to help them leverage more contributions from
individuals and businesses for certain neighborhood-based programs and projects.
Eligible projects include affordable housing, counseling, child-care, educational
assistance, emergency assistance, job training, medical care, recreational facilities,
downtown rehabilitation, and neighborhood commercial revitalization. All projects
must benefit economically disadvantaged areas and/or persons.
The NAP program follows the state fiscal year from July 1 to June 30. The maximum
tax credit award per organization per fiscal year is $50,000.00. Tax credits are
distributed to donors at 50% of the contribution amount and are subtracted from
a donor's state income tax liability. Indiana Code 6-3.1-9 established the NAP program.
Want to learn more about the tax credits for your non-profit? Please contact the Community Development Representative in your area to learn
about the NAP Credit program and the technical aspects of submitting an application.
Please review the document below to locate your representative and their contact
information.
2008-2009 NAP Confirmation Numbers
2008-2009 NAP Application Policy
2008-2009 NAP Application Forms
NAP Application Workshop Presentation
Click here for
the Community Development Representatives list.
NAP Award Trainings
IHCDA requires that all applicants attend one award training session if awarded NAP credits. Pre-Registration is required.
Webinar - Friday, July 11th, 2008 (1:00 PM - 3:00 PM) EST Click Here to Register
Workshop at IHCDA Offices - Tuesday, July 15th, 2008 (1:00pm -3:00pm EST) - 30 South Meridian Street, Suite 1000, Indianapolis - Contact Kelli Barker or call 317-233-4611 to register.
Webinar - Wednesday, July 16th, 2008 (1:00 PM - 3:00 PM) EST Click Here to Register
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Home Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program back to top
This program builds on the success of the Family and Social
Service Administration’s (FSSA) Weatherization program for a comprehensive owner-occupied
rehabilitation program outside of HOME-PJ areas.
Want to learn more about the owner-occupied rehabilitation program?
Please contact the Community Development Representative in your area to learn
about the program and the technical aspects of submitting an application. Please
review the document below to locate your representative and their contact information.
Click here for
the Community Development Representatives list.
2007 Application
2007-2009 HOME OOR Webinar Presentation
2007 Home OOR Policies
2007 Home OOR Application
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Homeownership Education and Counseling & Down Payment Assistance Program back to top
The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) seeks to contract with
HomeEC-certified not-for-profit 501(c)3 or 501(c)4 corporations, registered and in good standing with the
Indiana Secretary of State, to provide homeownership education, pre-purchase counseling, and
post-purchase counseling to Hoosier homebuyers.
Additionally, IHCDA will provide down payment assistance to households who purchase
a home within 12 months of completing the homeownership education and pre-purchase counseling program.
IHCDA anticipates entering into a one-time contract for such activities, with the potential for
renewal based on performance.
Click here for
the Community Development Representatives list.
2007 HEC/DPA Forms
2007 HEC/DPA Award Manual
2007 HEC/DPA RFP
2007 HEC/DPA RFP Forms
2007 HEC/DPA RFP Final Payment Schedule
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Affordable Housing and Community Development Fund back to top
Indiana’s Affordable Housing and Community Development
Fund is used to help develop housing that is affordable to low- and very low-income
Hoosier families. Housing development funds are established by legislation, ordinance,
or resolution. They may be supplied with funds in a variety of ways, often involving
a blend of public, private, and/or philanthropic dollars. These dollars are then
used to invest in and support a broad range of housing-related activities for low-
and moderate-income households.
The Affordable Housing and Community Development
Fund was established in 1989 under IC 5-20-4-7. The Development Fund is used to make low-interest
loans that finance housing for families earning less than 80 percent of Area Median
Income (AMI). In addition, at least half of the investments made by the Development Fund
must be used to serve families living at or below 50 percent of AMI, though the
actual investments made by the Development Fund to date have substantially surpassed this
goal.
Interested? Please
contact the Community Development Representative in your area to learn about the
appropriate funds available from the Affordable Housing and Community Development
Fund and the technical aspects of submitting the application. A site visit will
be completed to assess the ability to meet the requirements. Please review the document
below to locate your representative and their contact information.
Click here for the Community Development Representatives list.
Click here
for the June 2006 Report and Recommendations from the Development Fund's Advisory
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Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) back to top
Weatherization Assistance Program provides comprehensive
weatherization services to low-income households. Activities may include, but are
not limited to: furnace and water heater health and safety evaluation, repair and/or
replacement; insulation of the attic, sidewalks, or other uninsulated areas; and
measured, and cost effective air sealing of the structure. Services are designed
to reduce energy consumption and utility costs for heating low-income homes.
Interested? Please
contact the Community Development Representative in your area to learn about the
appropriate funds available from the Weatherization Assistance Program and the technical
aspects of submitting the application. A site visit will be completed to assess the
ability to meet the requirements. Please review the document below to locate your
representative and their contact information.
2007 Weatherization Manual
Click here for the Community Development Representatives list.
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Energy Assistance Program (EAP) back to top
The Energy Assistance Program provides financial
assistance to low-income households to maintain utility services during the winter
heating season. The program is implemented through the Community Action Agencies
with outreach offices in every county. These agencies provide intake, application
processing and utility vendor payments.
Interested? Please
contact the Community Development Representative in your area to learn about the
appropriate funds available from the Energy Assistance Program and the technical
aspects of submitting the application. A site visit will be completed to assess the
ability to meet the requirements. Please review the document below to locate your
representative and their contact information.
2008 EAP Manual (Manual Only)
2008 EAP Manual Appendices
2007 EAP Manual
Community Action Agencies Contact Information
Income Guidelines
Indiana Energy Resources Brochure
Community Development Representatives list
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Community Service Block Grant (CSBG) back to top
The Community Services Block Grant provides funds
for various services and activities having a measurable and major impact on the
cause of poverty. Community Action Agencies use these funds to initiate, supplement
and implement many local community action efforts. In addition to general case management
and counseling services, projects include, but are not limited to assistance in
education and employment, self sufficiency, budget counseling and income maintenance,
housing emergency assistance, youth development, nutrition, community participation,
and health concerns, including drug and alcohol abuse.
Interested? Please
contact the Community Development Representative in your area to learn about the
appropriate funds available from the Community Service Block Grant and the technical
aspects of submitting the application. A site visit will be completed to assess the
ability to meet the requirements. Please review the document below to locate your
representative and their contact information.
2008-2009 CSBG State Plan (DRAFT)
Click here for the Community Development Representatives list.
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Environmental and Historic Review back to top
The Environmental and Historic Review must be completed prior to
submitting an application for HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) or Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to assist your development. Below you
will find a links to download the Environmental Review User Guide and Historic Review
User Guide. It is provided for you in the original Microsoft Office format. If you
encounter any problems downloading, please contact your Community Development Representative.
Click here for
the Community Development Representatives list.
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CHDO Certification
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Community Housing Development Organizations are special 501(c)(3)
not-for-profit corporations that are certified by the Indiana Housing Finance Authority.
The advantages of becoming a CHDO include accessing pre-development loans through
the Foundations program, accessing operating funds through the CHDO Works program,
and applying for larger HOME awards for specific activities through the Housing
from Shelters to Homeownership program. To become a state-certified CHDO, applicants
must complete the CHDO Checklist, attach appropriate documentation, and submit it
to the Community Development Representative for the appropriate region.
Click here for
the Community Development Representatives list.
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CHDO Recertification back to top
For CHDOs Certified or Recertified Between July 1, 2000 and June
30, 2001.
IHCDA is required to periodically review our state certified Community Housing Development
Organizations (CHDOs) to determine whether or not each organization continues to
meet the criteria set forth in the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) regulations
for CHDO certification (24 CFR 92.2). In addition to reviewing the HOME CHDO certification
requirements, we are also evaluating the performance of each CHDO to verify that
they are undertaking affordable housing activities throughout their certified service
areas and developing HCDA CHDO-eligible housing as the owner, developer, or sponsor
of transitional, permanent supporting, rental, or homebuyer units.
The recertification process will result in CHDOs being fully recertified, partially
recertified, placed on probation, or decertified.
Full Recertification - The CHDO continues to meet all of the HOME
criteria, has developed at least one IHCDA CHDO-eligible activity within the past
three years in one of its CHDO certified counties, and has undertaken an affordable
housing activity within each of its CHDO certified counties.
Partial Recertification - The CHDO continues to meet all of the
HOME criteria. It has developed at least one IHCDA CHDO-eligible activity within
the past three years; however, the CHDO has not undertaken an affordable housing
activity within each of its CHDO certified counties within this timeframe. The CHDO
will be given 12 months in which to begin an affordable housing activity within
the inactive certified counties. If it is unable to complete an affordable housing
activity in each of the certified counties, these inactive counties will be removed
from its certification.
Probation - The CHDO continues to meet all of the HOME criteria
for certification. However, it has not undertaken a CHDO-eligible activity in any
of its certified counties within the last three years. The CHDO will be given 12
months in which to begin at least one CHDO-eligible activity in a CHDO certified
county, and if it is unable to do so, the organization will be decertified. CHDOs
that are placed on probation are ineligible to submit applications for CHDO Works,
predevelopment loans, or seed money loans.
Decertification - The organization no longer meets all of the HOME
criteria for certification, and/or has not actively pursued an IHCDA CHDO-eligible
activity. The agency will no longer be eligible to apply for IHCDA HOME funding
as a CHDO and will not be able to reapply for CHDO certification within 24 months
of the decertification date.
Upon full or partial recertification, the organization will continue to be eligible
to apply for IHCDA predevelopment loans, seed money loans, capacity-building grants,
and construction grants from the State’s HOME CHDO set-aside.
To avoid being placed on the Community Development suspension list, CHDOs certified
by IHCDA between July 1, 2000 and June 30, 2001 must submit a completed CHDO Recertification
Form along with a copy of the current annual operating budget and most recent audited
financial statement to their Allocation Analyst, on or before Friday, July 30, 2004.
For additional information, call an Allocations Analyst toll-free at (800) 872-0371.
Click here for
the Community Development Representatives list.
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