Application Instructions
Greater Attleboro/Taunton HOME Consortium (GATHC)
HOME Investment Partnership Program
Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2008 (July 1, 2008 – June 30, 2009)
The City of Taunton’s Office of Economic & Community Development acting as lead agent for GATHC is seeking proposals for inclusion in its Action Plan for eligible activities during Federal Fiscal Year 2008 (July 1, 2008 – June 30, 2009). HOME funding varies annually. HUD usually notifies recipients of their anticipated allocation in January of each year. Last Federal Fiscal Year, FFY 2007 the City of Taunton received $886,982 in HOME/ADDI funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The City of Taunton anticipates a similar funding allocation for FFY 2008 and will provide public notification of the exact amount upon confirmation from HUD.
In order for the GATHC to consider applications for funding, applicants should be advised of the following:
1. The HOME program is a federal program dedicated to the acquisition, construction and/or development of affordable housing for low to moderate income individuals, families, the elderly, and people with special needs. (see attachment “B” for income limits). Therefore, applicants should detail, to the greatest extent possible, how their project will benefit by low /moderate income families and how many affordable units will be produced.
2. Applicants will be evaluated based on how well they address the housing needs identified in the GATHC’s 2005-2009 Consolidated Plan and to the extent that they leverage other funding sources or collaborate with other agencies in the production of affordable housing.
3. Only those applications submitted for eligible activities in accordance with the governing regulations of the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 24, Part 92, Sections 92.205 –92.209 (See attachment”A”) will be considered for funding.
4. All applicants must complete the standard HOME application for funding consideration. Applicants should submit five (5) copies of the application along with one (1) original signed by the applicant. All six (6) should be three hole punched. Applicants may respond in the space provided, or submit a separate narrative no more than five (5) pages.
5. The deadline for all applications will be: Friday February 1, 2008 at 4:00 P.M.
6. Applications may be hand delivered or sent by mail to: Office of Economic & Community Development, 45 School Street – 2nd Floor, Taunton, MA 02780;
If you are considering submitting an application for funding but are not sure if the project is eligible, you may contact Michael J. Mattos, Community Development Director at the Office of Economic & Community Development at 508-821-1032 or by e-mail at dircomdev@tmlp.net for assistance.
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