Notice of Funding Availability of Applications (NOFA) for Section 514 Farm Labor Housing Loans and Section 516 Farm Labor Housing Grants for Off-Farm Housing for Fiscal Year (FY) 2011, 39813-39820 [2011-17110]
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of the meeting is to review Resource
Advisory Committee Project
Applications.
The meeting will be held July 11,
2011, 6 p.m.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at
Modoc National Forest Office,
Conference Room, 800 West 12th St.,
Alturas.
DATES:
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Kimberly Anderson, Forest Supervisor
and Designated Federal Officer, at (530)
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meet the intent of Public Law 110–343.
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AGENCY:
The Hiawatha East Resource
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and in compliance with the Federal
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Notice of Funding Availability of
Applications (NOFA) for Section 514
Farm Labor Housing Loans and
Section 516 Farm Labor Housing
Grants for Off-Farm Housing for Fiscal
Year (FY) 2011
Rural Housing Service, USDA.
Notice.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
This notice announces the
timeframe to submit pre-applications for
section 514 Farm Labor Housing (FLH)
loans and section 516 FLH grants for the
construction of new off-farm FLH units
and related facilities for domestic farm
laborers and for the purchase and
substantial rehabilitation of an existing
non-farm labor housing (FLH) property.
The intended purpose of these loans
and grants is to increase the number of
available housing units for domestic
farm laborers. This notice describes the
method used to distribute funds, the
application process, and submission
requirements.
SUMMARY:
The deadline for receipt of all
applications in response to this is 5
p.m., local time to the appropriate Rural
DATES:
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Development State Office on August 22,
2011. The application closing deadline
is firm as to date and hour. Rural
Development will not consider any
application that is received after the
closing deadline unless date and time is
extended by another Notice published
in the Federal Register. Applicants
intending to mail applications must
provide sufficient time to permit
delivery on or before the closing
deadline. Acceptance by a post office or
private mailer does not constitute
delivery. Facsimile (FAX) and postage
due applications will not be accepted.
Applicants wishing to apply for
assistance must contact the Rural
Development State Office serving the
State of the proposed off-farm labor
housing project in order to receive
further information and copies of the
application package. Rural Development
will date and time stamp incoming
applications to evidence timely receipt
and, upon request, will provide the
applicant with a written
acknowledgment of receipt. A listing of
Rural Development State Offices, their
addresses, telephone numbers, and
person to contact is under section VII of
this Notice.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Mirna Reyes-Bible, Finance and Loan
Analyst, Multi-Family Housing
Preservation and Direct Loan Division,
STOP 0781 (Room 1263–S), USDA Rural
Development, 1400 Independence Ave.,
SW., Washington, DC 20250–0781,
telephone: (202) 720–1753 (this is not a
toll free number.), or via e-mail:
Mirna.ReyesBible@wdc.usda.gov. If you
have questions regarding Net Zero
Energy Consumption and Energy
Generation please contact Carlton
Jarratt, Finance and Loan Analyst,
Multi-Family Housing Preservation and
Direct Loan Division at (804) 287–1524
or via e-mail:
carlton.jarrat@wdc.usda.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Paperwork Reduction Act
The reporting requirements contained
in this notice have been approved by the
Office of Management and Budget under
Control Number 0575–0189.
Overview Information
Federal Agency Name: Rural
Development.
Funding Opportunity Title: Notice of
Funds Availability (NOFA) for Section
514 Farm Labor Housing Loans and
Section 516 Farm Labor Housing Grants
for Off-Farm Housing for Fiscal Year
2011.
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Announcement Type: Initial Notice
inviting applications from qualified
applicants for Fiscal Year 2011.
Catalog of Federal Domestic
Assistance Numbers (CFDA): 10.405 and
10.427.
Dates: The deadline for receipt of all
applications in response to this is 5
p.m., local time to the appropriate Rural
Development State Office on August 22,
2011. The application closing deadline
is firm as to date and hour. Rural
Development will not consider any
application that is received after the
closing deadline unless date and time is
extended by another Notice published
in the Federal Register. Applicants
intending to mail applications must
provide sufficient time to permit
delivery on or before the closing
deadline. Acceptance by a post office or
private mailer does not constitute
delivery. Facsimile (FAX) and postage
due applications will not be accepted.
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I. Funding Opportunities Description
For FY 2011 funds will be available
up to $25,672,886.92 for Section 514
loans, up to $9,853,254.00 for Section
516 grants, and $2,994,000 for FLH
Rental Assistance.
II. Award Information
Applications for FY 2011 will only be
accepted through the date and time
listed in this Notice. Final loan and
grant levels may fluctuate from the
initial amount considered with the preapplication, and are subject to
availability of funding. Individual
requests may not exceed $3 million
(total loan and grant). No State may
receive more than 30 percent of
available FLH funding distributed in FY
2011. If there are insufficient
applications from around the country to
exhaust Sections 514 and 516 funds
available, the Agency may then exceed
the 30 percent cap per State. Section
516 off-farm FLH grants may not exceed
90 percent of the total development cost
(TDC) of the housing as defined in 7
CFR part 3560.11. Applications that will
use leveraged funding must provide
written commitments from the funding
source at pre-application. If leveraged
funds are in the form of tax credits, the
applicant must document that it has
received tax credits or has applied and
been approved to receive tax credits.
Rental Assistance and operating
assistance will be available for new
construction in FY 2011. Operating
assistance is explained at 7 CFR part
3560.574 and may be used in lieu of
tenant-specific rental assistance (RA) in
off-farm labor housing projects that
serve migrant farm workers as defined
in 7 CFR part 3560.11 that are financed
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under section 514 or section 516(h) of
the Housing Act of 1949, as amended
(42 U.S.C. 1484 and 1486(h))
respectively, and otherwise meet the
requirements of 7 CFR part 3560.574.
Owners of eligible projects may choose
tenant-specific RA or operating
assistance, or a combination of both;
however, any tenant or unit assisted
with operating assistance may not also
receive RA.
III. Eligibility Information
A. Housing Eligibility
Housing that is constructed with FLH
loans and/or grants must meet Rural
Development’s design and construction
standards contained in 7 CFR part 1924,
subparts A and C. Once constructed, offfarm FLH must be managed in
accordance with the program’s
management regulation, 7 CFR part
3560. In addition, off-farm FLH must be
operated on a non-profit basis and
tenancy must be open to all qualified
domestic farm laborers, regardless at
which farm they work. Section 514(f)(3)
of the Housing Act of 1949, as amended
(42 U.S.C. 1484(f)(3)) defines domestic
farm laborers to include any person
regardless of the person’s source of
employment, who receives a substantial
portion of his or her income from the
primary production of agricultural or
aquacultural commodities in the
unprocessed or processed stage, and
also includes the person’s family.
B. Tenant Eligibility
Tenant eligibility is limited to persons
who meet the definition of a ‘‘disabled
domestic farm laborer,’’ or ‘‘a domestic
farm laborer,’’ or ‘‘retired domestic farm
laborer,’’ as defined in 7 CFR section
3560.11. Farm workers who are
admitted to this country on a temporary
basis under the Temporary Agricultural
Workers (H–2A Visa) program are not
eligible to occupy section 514/516 offfarm FLH.
C. Applicant Eligibility
1. To be eligible to receive a section
516 grant for off-farm FLH, the applicant
must be a broad-based nonprofit
organization, including community and
faith-based organizations, a nonprofit
organization of farm workers, a federally
recognized Indian tribe, an agency or
political subdivision of a State or local
government, or a public agency (such as
a housing authority). The applicant
must be able to contribute at least onetenth of the TDC non-Rural
Development resources which can
include leveraged funds.
2. To be eligible to receive a section
514 loan for off-farm FLH, the applicant
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must be a broad-based nonprofit
organization, including community and
faith-based organizations, a nonprofit
organization of farm workers, a federally
recognized Indian tribe, an agency or
political subdivision of a State or local
government, a public agency (such as a
housing authority), or a limited
partnership which has a nonprofit entity
as its general partner, and
i. Be unable to provide the necessary
housing from its own resources; and
ii. Except for State or local public
agencies and Indian tribes, be unable to
obtain similar credit elsewhere at rates
that would allow for rents within the
payment ability of eligible residents.
iii. Broad-based nonprofit
organizations must have a membership
that reflects a variety of interests in the
area where the housing will be located.
IV. Administrative Requirements
A. Cost Sharing or Matching
Section 516 grants for off-farm FLH
may not exceed the lesser of 90 percent
of the TDC as provided in 7 CFR
3560.562(c)(1).
B. Other Requirements
The following requirements apply to
loans and grants made in response to
this notice:
1. 7 CFR part 1901, subpart E,
regarding equal opportunity
requirements;
2. For grants only, 7 CFR part 3015,
3016 or 3019 (as applicable), which
establishes the uniform administrative
requirements for grants and cooperative
agreements to State and local
governments and to nonprofit
organizations;
3. 7 CFR part 1901, subpart F,
regarding historical and archaeological
properties;
4. 7 CFR part 1940, subpart G,
regarding environmental assessments;
5. 7 CFR part 3560, subpart L,
regarding the loan and grant authorities
of the off-farm FLH program;
6. 7 CFR part 1924, subpart A,
regarding planning and performing
construction and other development;
7. 7 CFR part 1924, subpart C,
regarding the planning and performing
of site development work;
8. For construction financed with a
Section 516 grant, the provisions of the
Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. 276(a)–
276(a)–5) and implementing regulations
published at 29 CFR parts 1, 3, and 5;
9. All other requirements contained in
7 CFR part 3560, regarding the section
514/516 off-farm FLH program; and
10. Please note that grant applicants
must obtain a Dun and Bradstreet Data
Universal Numbering System (DUNS)
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number and maintain registration in the
Central Contractor Registration (CCR)
prior to submitting a pre-application
pursuant to 2 CFR part 25.200(b). In
addition, an entity applicant must
maintain registration in the CCR
database at all times during which it has
an active Federal award or an
application or plan under construction
by the Agency. Similarly, all recipients
of Federal financial assistance are
required to report information about
first-tier sub-awards and executive
compensation in accordance with 2 CFR
part 170. So long as an entity applicant
does not have an exception under 2 CFR
part 170.110(b), the applicant must have
the necessary processes and systems in
place to comply with the reporting
requirements should the applicant
receive funding. See 2 CFR part
170.200(b).
V. Application and Submission
Information
The application process will be in two
phases: the initial pre-application (or
proposal) and the submission of a final
application. Only those proposals that
are selected for further processing will
be invited to submit final applications.
In the event that a proposal is selected
for further processing and the applicant
declines, the next highest ranked
unfunded pre-application may be
selected. All pre-applications for
sections 514 and 516 funds must be
filed with the appropriate Rural
Development State Office and must
meet the requirements of this notice.
Incomplete pre-applications will not be
reviewed and will be returned to the
applicant. No pre-application will be
accepted after 5 p.m., local to the
appropriate Rural Development State
Office on August 22, 2011 unless date
and time are extended by another Notice
published in the Federal Register.
Pre-applications can be submitted
either electronically using the FLH Preapplication found at: https://
www.rurdev.usda.gov/rhs/mfh/MPR/
MPRHome.htm or in hard copy obtained
from and submitted to the appropriate
Rural Development Office where the
project will be located. Applicants are
strongly encouraged, but not required,
to submit the pre-application
electronically. The State Office will
record pre-applications received
electronically by the actual date and
time when all attachments are received
at the State Office. Hard copy preapplications received on or before the
deadline date will receive the close of
business time of the day received as the
receipt time. Hard copy pre-applications
must be received by the submission
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Time, August 22, 2011. Assistance for
filing electronic and hard copy preapplications can be obtained from any
Rural Development State Office.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to
provide an electronic copy of all hard
copy forms and documents submitted in
the pre-application/application package
as requested by this Notice. The forms
and documents must be submitted to
the appropriate Rural Development
State Office as read-only PDF Adobe
Acrobat files on an electronic media
such as CDs, DVDs or USB drives. For
each electronic device submitted, the
applicant should include a Table of
Contents of all documents and forms on
that device. The electronic medium
should be submitted to the local State
Office.
Note: For electronic submissions, there is
a time delay between the time it is sent and
the time it is received depending on network
traffic. As a result, last-minute submissions
sent before the deadline date and time could
well be received after the deadline date and
time because of the increased network traffic.
Applicants are reminded that all submissions
received after the deadline date and time will
be rejected, regardless of when they were
sent.
Note: If you receive a loan or grant award
under this NOFA, USDA reserves the right to
post all information not protected under the
Privacy Act and submitted as part of the preapplication/application package on a public
Web site with free and open access to any
member of the public.
If a pre-application is accepted for
further processing, the applicant must
submit a complete, final application,
acceptable to Rural Development prior
to the obligation of Rural Development
funds. If the pre-application is not
accepted for further processing the
applicant will be notified of appeal
rights under 7 CFR part 11.
A. Pre-Application Requirements
1. The pre-application must contain
the following:
i. A summary page listing the
following items. This information
should be double-spaced between items
and not be in narrative form.
(a) Applicant’s name.
(b) Applicant’s Taxpayer
Identification Number.
(c) Applicant’s address.
(d) Applicant’s telephone number.
(e) Name of applicant’s contact
person, telephone number, and address.
(f) Amount of loan and grant
requested.
(g) For grants of Federal financial
assistance (including loans and grants,
cooperative agreements, etc.), the
applicant’s Dun and Bradstreet Data
Universal Numbering System (DUNS)
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number and registration in the Central
Contractor Registration (CCR) database
in accordance with 2 CFR part 25. As
required by the Office of Management
and Budget (OMB), all grant applicants
must provide a DUNS number when
applying for Federal grants, on or after
October 1, 2003. Organizations can
receive a DUNS number at no cost by
calling the dedicated toll-free number at
1–866–705–5711 or via Internet at
http:www.dnb.com/us/. Additional
information concerning this
requirement can be obtained on the
Grants.gov Web Site at https://
www.grants.gov. Similarly, applicants
may register for the CCR at https://
uscontractingregistration.com or by
calling 1–877–252–2700.
ii. A narrative verifying the
applicant’s ability to meet the eligibility
requirements stated earlier in this
notice. If an applicant is selected for
further processing Rural Development
will require additional documentation
as set forth in a Conditional
Commitment in order to verify the
entity has the legal and financial
capability to carry out the obligation of
the loan.
iii. Standard Form 424, ‘‘Application
for Federal Assistance,’’ can be obtained
at https://www.grants.gov or from any
Rural Development State Office listed in
Section VII of this Notice.
iv. For loan pre-applications, current
(within 6 months) financial statements
with the following paragraph certified
by the applicant’s designated and
legally authorized signer:
‘‘I/we certify the above is a true and
accurate reflection of our financial condition
as of the date stated herein. This statement
is given for the purpose of inducing the
United States of America to make a loan or
to enable the United States of America to
make a determination of continued eligibility
of the applicant for a loan as requested in the
loan application of which this statement is a
part.’’
v. For loan pre-applications, a check
for $40 from applicants made out to
United States Department of
Agriculture. This will be used to pay for
credit reports obtained by Rural
Development.
vi. Evidence that the applicant is
unable to obtain credit from other
sources. Letters from credit institutions
which normally provide real estate
loans in the area should be obtained and
these letters should indicate the rates
and terms upon which a loan might be
provided. (Note: Not required from State
or local public agencies or Indian
tribes.)
vii. If a FLH grant is desired, a
statement concerning the need for a FLH
grant. The statement should include
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preliminary estimates of the rents
required with and without a grant.
viii. A statement of the applicant’s
experience in operating labor housing or
other rental housing. If the applicant’s
experience is limited, additional
information should be provided to
indicate how the applicant plans to
compensate for this limited experience
(i.e., obtaining assistance and advice of
a management firm, non-profit group,
public agency, or other organization
which is experienced in rental
management and will be available on a
continuous basis).
ix. A brief statement explaining the
applicant’s proposed method of
operation and management (i.e., on-site
manager, contract for management
services, etc.). As stated earlier in this
notice, the housing must be managed in
accordance with the program’s
management regulation, 7 CFR part
3560 and tenancy is limited to ‘‘disabled
domestic farm laborers,’’ ‘‘domestic
farm laborers,’’ and ‘‘retired domestic
farm laborers,’’ as defined in 7 CFR part
3560.11.
x. Applicants must also provide:
(a) A copy of, or an accurate citation
to, the special provisions of State law
under which they are organized, a copy
of the applicant’s charter, Articles of
Incorporation, and By-laws;
(b) The names, occupations, and
addresses of the applicant’s members,
directors, and officers; and
(c) If a member or subsidiary of
another organization, the organization’s
name, address, and nature of business.
xi. A preliminary market survey or
market study to identify the supply and
demand for labor housing in the market
area. The market area must be clearly
identified and may include only the
area from which tenants can reasonably
be drawn for the proposed project.
Documentation must be provided to
justify a need within the intended
market area for the housing of
‘‘domestic farm laborers,’’ as defined in
7 CFR section 3560.11. The
documentation must take into account
disabled and retired farm workers. The
preliminary survey should address or
include the following items:
(a) The annual income level of
farmworker families in the area and the
probable income of the farm workers
who will likely occupy the proposed
housing;
(b) A realistic estimate of the number
of farm workers who remain in the area
where they harvest and the number of
farm workers who normally migrate into
the area. Information on migratory
workers should indicate the average
number of months the migrants reside
in the area and an indication of what
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type of family groups are represented by
the migrants (i.e., single individuals as
opposed to families);
(c) General information concerning
the type of labor intensive crops grown
in the area and prospects for continued
demand for farm laborers;
(d) The overall occupancy rate for
comparable rental units in the area and
the rents charged and customary rental
practices for these units (i.e., will they
rent to large families, do they require
annual leases, etc.);
(e) The number, condition, adequacy,
rental rates and ownership of units
currently used or available to farm
workers;
(f) A description of the units
proposed, including the number, type,
size, rental rates, amenities such as
carpets and drapes, related facilities
such as a laundry room or community
room and other facilities providing
supportive services in connection with
the housing and the needs of the
prospective tenants such as a health
clinic or day care facility, estimated
development timeline, estimated total
development cost, and applicant
contribution; and
(g) The applicant must also identify
all other sources of funds, including the
dollar amount, source, and commitment
status. (Note: A section 516 grant may
not exceed 90 percent of the total
development cost of the housing.)
xii. The following forms are required:
(a) A completed Form RD 1940–20,
‘‘Request for Environmental
Information,’’ and a description of
anticipated environmental issues or
concerns. The form can be found at
https://www.rurdev.usda.gov/regs/forms/
1940-20.pdf.
(b) A prepared HUD Form 935.2A,
‘‘Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing
Plan (AFHM) Multi-family Housing,’’ in
accordance with 7 CFR 1901.203(c). The
plan will reflect that occupancy is open
to all qualified ‘‘domestic farm
laborers,’’ regardless of which farming
operation they work and that they will
not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, sex, age, disability, marital or
familial status or National origin in
regard to the occupancy or use of the
units. The form can be found at
https://www.hud.gov/offices/adm/
hudclips/forms/files/935-2a.pdf.
(c) A proposed operating budget
utilizing Form RD 3560–7, ‘‘Multiple
Family Housing Project Budget/Utility
Allowance,’’ can be found at https://
www.rurdev.gov/regs/forms/356007.pdf.
(d) An estimate of development cost
utilizing Form RD 1924–13, ‘‘Estimate
and Certificate of Actual Cost,’’ can be
found at https://forms.sc.egov.usda.gov/
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RD1924-13.PDF.
(e) Form RD 3560–30, ‘‘Certification
of no Identity of Interest (IOI),’’ can be
found at https://forms.sc.egov.usda.gov/
efcommon/eFileServices/eForms/
RD3560-30.PDF and Form RD 3560–31,
‘‘Identity of Interest Disclosure/
Qualification Certification,’’ can be
found at https://forms.sc.egov.usda.gov/
efcommon/eFileServices/eForms/
RD3560-31.PDF.
(f) Form HUD 2530, ‘‘Previous
Participation Certification,’’ can be
found at https://www.hud.gov/offices/
adm/hudclips/forms/files/2530.pdf.
(g) If requesting RA or Operating
Assistance, Form RD 3560–25, ‘‘Initial
Request for Rental Assistance or
Operating Assistance.’’ can be found at
https://forms.sc.egov.usda.gov/
efcommon/eFileServices/eForms/
RD3560-25.PDF.
(h) Form RD 400–4, ‘‘Assurance
Agreement,’’ can be found at: https://
forms.sc.egov.usda.gov/efcommon/
eFileServices/eForms/RD400-4.PDF.
Applicants for revitalization, repair, and
rehabilitation funding are to apply
through the Multi-Family Housing
Revitalization Demonstration Program
(MPR).
(i) Evidence of compliance with
Executive Order 12372. The applicant
must send a copy of Form SF–424 to the
applicant’s state clearinghouse for
intergovernmental review. If the
applicant is located in a state that does
not have a clearinghouse, the applicant
is not required to submit the form.
xiii. Evidence of site control, such as
an option contract or sales contract. In
addition, a map and description of the
proposed site, including the availability
of water, sewer, and utilities and the
proximity to community facilities and
services such as shopping, schools,
transportation, doctors, dentists, and
hospitals.
xiv. Preliminary plans and
specifications, including plot plans,
building layouts, and type of
construction and materials. The housing
must meet Rural Development’s design
and construction standards contained in
7 CFR part 1924, subparts A and C and
must also meet all applicable Federal,
State, and local accessibility standards.
xv. A supportive services plan, which
describes services that will be provided
on-site or made available to tenants
through cooperative agreements with
service providers in the community,
such as a health clinic or day care
facility. Off-site services must be
accessible and affordable to farm
workers and their families. Letters of
intent from service providers are
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acceptable documentation at the preapplication stage.
xvi. A sources and uses statement
which shows all sources of funding
included in the proposed project. The
terms and schedules of all sources
included in the project should be
included in the sources and uses
statement.
xvii. A separate one-page information
sheet listing each of the ‘‘PreApplication Scoring Criteria,’’ contained
in this notice, followed by a reference to
the page numbers of all relevant
material and documentation that is
contained in the proposal that supports
the criteria.
xviii. Applicants are encouraged, but
not required, to include a checklist of all
of the pre-application requirements and
to have their pre-application indexed
and tabbed to facilitate the review
process;
xix. Evidence of compliance with the
requirements of the applicable State
Housing Preservation Office (SHPO). A
letter from the SHPO where the off-farm
labor housing project is located, signed
by their designee will serve as evidence
of compliance.
VI. Pre-Application Review
Information
All applications for sections 514 and
516 funds must be filed electronically or
with the appropriate Rural Development
State Office and meet the requirements
of this Notice. The National Office will
base its determination of completeness
of the application and the eligibility of
each applicant on the information
provided in the pre-application.
A. Selection Criteria. Section 514 loan
funds and section 516 grant funds will
be distributed to States based on a
national competition, as follows:
1. National Office will accept, review,
and score pre-applications in
accordance with this Notice. The
scoring factors are:
i. The presence of construction cost
savings, including donated land and
construction leverage assistance, for the
units that will serve program-eligible
tenants. The savings will be calculated
as a percentage of the Rural
Development TDC. The percentage
calculation excludes any costs
prohibited by Rural Development as
loan expenses, such as a developer’s fee.
Construction cost savings includes, but
is not limited to, funds for hard
construction costs, and State or Federal
funds which are applicable to
construction costs. A minimum of ten
percent cost savings is required to earn
points; however, if the total percentage
of cost savings is less than ten percent
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two points will be awarded for the
donated land. To count as cost savings
for purposes of the selection criteria, a
written commitment from the funding
source must be submitted with the preapplication. Points will be awarded in
accordance with the following table
using rounding to the nearest whole
number.
Percentage
Points
75 or more ........................................
60–74 ................................................
50–59 ................................................
40–49 ................................................
30–39 ................................................
20–29 ................................................
10–19 ................................................
0– ......................................................
20
18
16
12
10
8
5
0
ii. The presence of operational cost
savings, such as tax abatements, nonRural Development tenant subsidies or
donated services are calculated on a perunit cost savings for the sum of the
savings. Savings must be available for at
least 5 years and documentation must
be provided with the application
demonstrating the availability of savings
for 5 years. To calculate the savings,
take the total amount of savings and
divide it by the number of units in the
project that will benefit from the savings
to obtain the per unit cost savings. For
non-Rural Development tenant subsidy,
if the value changes during the five year
calculation, the applicant must use the
lower of the non-rural development
tenant subsidy to calculate per unit cost
savings. For example, a 10 unit property
with 100 percent designated farm labor
housing units receiving $20,000 per year
non-rural development subsidy yields a
cost savings of $100,000 ($20,000*5
years); resulting to a $10,000 per-unit
cost savings ($100,000/10 units).
To determine cost savings in a mixed
income complex that will serve other
income levels than farm labor housing
income-eligible tenants, use only the
number of units that will serve farm
labor housing income-eligible tenants.
Round percentages to the nearest whole
number, rounding up at 0.50 and above
and down at 0.49 and below.
Use the following table to apply
points.
Per-unit cost savings
Points
Above $15,000 .................................
$10,001–$15,000 ..............................
$7,501–$10,000 ................................
$5,001–7,500 ....................................
$3501–$5,000 ...................................
$2,001–$3,500 ..................................
$1,000–$2,000 ..................................
20
18
16
12
10
8
5
iii. Percent of units for seasonal,
temporary, migrant housing. (five points
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for up to and including 50 percent of the
units; 10 points for 51 percent or more
units used for seasonal, temporary, or
migrant housing.)
iv. Presence of tenant services.
(a) Up to 10 points will be awarded
based on the presence of and extent to
which a tenant services plan exists that
clearly outlines services that will be
provided to the residents of the
proposed project. These services may
include, but are not limited to,
transportation related services, on-site
English as a Second Language (ESL)
classes, move-in funds, emergency
assistance funds, homeownership
counseling, food pantries, after school
tutoring, and computer learning centers.
(b) Two points will be awarded for
each resident service included in the
tenant services plan up to a maximum
of 10 points. Plans must detail how the
services are to be administered, who
will administer them, and where they
will be administered. All tenant service
plans must include letters of intent that
clearly state the service that will be
provided at the project for the benefit of
the residents from any party
administering each service, including
the applicant.
v. Properties may receive points for
Energy Conservation, Energy Generation
and Green Property Management as
follows:
(a) New Construction Energy
Conservation (maximum 32 points).
New construction projects may be
eligible for up to 32 points when the
pre-application includes a written
certification by the applicant to
participate in the following energy
efficiency programs. The points will be
allocated as follows:
(1) Participation in the Department of
Energy’s Energy Star for Homes program
(5 points). https://www.energystar.gov/
index.cfm?c=bldrs_lenders_
raters.nh_multifamily_units.
(2) Participation in the Green
Communities program by the Enterprise
Community Partners. (5 points) https://
www.greencommunitiesonline.org/tools/
criteria/.
(3) Participation in one of the
following two programs will be awarded
points for certification. Note: each
program has four levels of certification.
State the level of certification that the
applicant plans to achieve in their
certification:
• LEED for Homes program by the
United States Green Building Council
(USGBC): https://www.usgbc.org/homes
Æ Certified Level (4 points), OR
Æ Silver Level (6 points), OR
Æ Gold Level (8 points), OR
Æ Platinum Level (10 points), OR
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• The National Association of Home
Builders (NAHB) ICC 700–2008
National Green Building Standard TM:
https://www.nahb.org
Æ Bronze Level (4 points), OR
Æ Silver Level (6 points), OR
Æ Gold Level (8 points), OR
Æ Emerald Level (10 points).
(4) Participation in local green/energy
efficient building standards; Applicants,
who participate in a city, county or
municipality program, will receive an
additional 1 point. The applicant should
be aware and look for requirements that
are sometimes embedded in the thirdparty program’s rating and verification
systems. (1 point).
(b) Energy Conservation for Purchase
and Substantial Rehabilitation of an
existing non-Farm labor Housing (FLH)
property (maximum of 16 points). Preapplications for the purchase and
substantial rehabilitation of nonprogram MFH and related facilities in
rural areas may be eligible to receive a
maximum of 16 points for the following
initiatives.
Note: If you are participating in (1) the
Green Communities program, you may not
receive additional points for items listed
under (2). In other words, you may
participate in (1) and (3) below or (2) and (3):
(1) Participation in the Green Communities
program by the Enterprise Community
Partners (https://
www.enterprisecommunity.org) will be
awarded 15 points for any project that
qualifies for the program. (15 points) At least
30 percent of the points needed to qualify for
the Green Communities program must be
earned under the Energy Efficiency section of
the Green Communities qualification
program OR,
(2) Energy conservation points can be
awarded for the following energy
conservation measures only when the
applicant is not enrolled in Green
Communities (maximum 10 points) and are
listed in the preliminary plans for
rehabilitation.
• Replacement of heating, ventilation and
air conditioning (HVAC) equipment with
Energy Star qualified HVAC equipment and
100 percent of water heaters to be installed
are Energy Star quality. (2 points)
• Replacement of windows and doors with
Energy Star qualified windows and doors. (1
point)
• Additional insulation is added to the
property to exceed the required R–Value of
those building elements in that area of the
country per the International Energy
Conservation Code 2009. One point will be
awarded if all exterior walls exceed
insulation code and 1 point will be awarded
if attic insulation exceeds code for a
maximum of 2 points. (2 points total)
• Reduction in building shell air leakage
by at least 15 percent as determined by preand post-rehab blower door testing on a
sample of units. Building shell air leakage
may be reduced through materials such as
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Sealing of duct work with mastic, foil-backed
tape, or aerosolized duct sealants can also
help reduce air leakage. (2 points)
• 100 percent of installed appliances and
exhaust fans are Energy Star qualified. (1
point)
• 100 percent of showerheads and faucets
replaced with new showerheads and faucets
with EPA Water Sense label and 100 percent
of toilets with flush capacity of more than 1.6
gallon flush capacity are replaced with new
toilets with 1.6 gallon flush capacity or less,
with EPA Water Sense label. (1 point)
• 100 percent Energy-efficient lighting
including Energy Star qualified fixtures,
compact fluorescent replacement bulbs in
standard incandescent fixtures, and Energy
Star Ceiling Fans (1 point) AND
(3) Participation in local green/energy
efficient building standards; Applicants, who
participate in a city, county or municipality
program, will receive an additional 1 point.
The applicant should be aware and look for
requirements that are sometimes embedded
in the third-party program’s rating and
verification systems. (1 point)
(c) Energy Generation (maximum 5 points).
Pre-applications for new construction or
purchase and substantial rehabilitation of
non-program multi-family projects which
participate in the Green Communities
program by the Enterprise Community
Partners or receive at least 8 points for
Energy Conservation measures are eligible to
earn additional points for installation of onsite renewable energy sources. Renewable,
on-site energy generation will complement a
weather tight, well insulated building
envelope with highly efficient mechanical
systems. Possible renewable energy
generation technologies include but are not
limited to: wind turbines and micro-turbines,
micro-hydro power, photovoltaics (capable of
producing a voltage when exposed to radiant
energy, especially light), solar hot water
systems and biomass/biofuel systems that do
not use fossil fuels in production. Geoexchange systems are highly encouraged as
they lessen the total demand for energy and,
if supplemented with other renewable energy
sources, can achieve zero energy
consumption more easily. Points under this
section will be awarded as follows:
(1) Projects who’s preliminary or
rehabilitation building plans project it will
provide on-site energy generation as
described above which will provide at least
10 percent of estimated energy consumption
needs for the project. (1 point), OR
(2) Projects whose preliminary building
plans and energy analysis project they will
have a 30 percent to 100 percent energy
generation commitment (where generation is
considered to be the total amount of energy
needed to be generated on-site to make the
building a net-zero consumer of energy) may
be awarded points as follows: 0 to 9 percent
commitment to energy generation = 0 points;
10 to 29 percent commitment to energy
generation = 1 point; 30 to 49 percent
commitment to energy generation = 2 points;
50 to 69 percent commitment to energy
generation = 3 points; 70 to 89 percent
commitment to energy generation = 4 points;
and 90 percent or more commitment to
energy generation = 5 points. In order to
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receive more than 2 points for this section
(Energy Generation) accurate energy analysis
prepared by an engineer will need to be
submitted with the pre-application. Energy
analysis of preliminary building plans using
industry-recognized simulation software
must document the projected total energy
consumption of the building, the portion of
building consumption which will be satisfied
through on-site generation, and the building’s
Home Energy Rating System (HERS) score.
(d) Green Property Management
Credentials (5 points). Pre-applications for
new construction or purchase and substantial
rehabilitation of non-program multi-family
projects may be awarded an additional 5
points if the designated property
management company or individuals that
will assume maintenance and operations
responsibilities upon completion of
construction work have a Credential for
Green Property Management. Credentialing
can be obtained from the National Apartment
Association (NAA), National Affordable
Housing Management Association, the
Institute for Real Estate Management, U.S.
Green Building Council’s Leadership in
Energy and Environmental Design for
Operations and Maintenance (LEED OM), or
another source with a certifiable
credentialing program. Credentialing must be
illustrated in the resume(s) of the property
management team and included with the preapplication. (5 points)
The National Office will rank all preapplications nationwide and distribute funds
to States in rank order, within funding and
RA limits. A lottery in accordance with 7
CFR part 3560.56(c) (2) will be used for
applications with tied point scores when
they all cannot be funded. If insufficient
funds or RA remain for the next ranked
proposal, that applicant will be given a
chance to modify their pre-application to
bring it within remaining funding levels.
This will be repeated for each next ranked
eligible proposal until an award can be made
or the list is exhausted. Rural Development
will notify all applicants whether their
applications have been accepted or rejected
and provide appeal rights under 7 CFR part
11, as appropriate.
VIII. Award Administration
Information
A. Award Notices
Loan applicants must submit their
initial applications by the due date
specified in this Notice. Once the
applications have been scored and
ranked by the National Office the
National Office will advise States
Offices of the proposals selected for
further processing, State Offices will
respond to applicants by letter.
If the application is not accepted for
further processing, the applicant will be
notified of appeal rights under 7 CFR
part 11.
B. Administrative and National Policy
All Farm Labor Housing loans and
grants are subject to the restrictive-use
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3560.72(a)(2).
C. Reporting
Borrowers must maintain separate
financial records for the operation and
maintenance of the project and for
tenant services. Tenant services will not
be funded by Rural Development. Funds
allocated to the operation and
maintenance of the project may not be
used to supplement the cost of tenant
services, nor may tenant service funds
be used to supplement the project
operation and maintenance. Detailed
financial reports regarding tenant
services will not be required unless
specifically requested by Rural
Development, and then only to the
extent necessary for Rural Development
and the borrower to discuss the
affordability (and competitiveness) of
the service provided to the tenant. The
project audit, or verification of accounts
on Form RD 3560–10, ‘‘Borrower
Balance Sheet,’’ together with an
accompanying Form RD 3560–7,
‘‘Multiple Family Housing Project
Budget Utility Allowance,’’ showing
actuals, must allocate revenue and
expense between project operations and
the service component.
IX. Agency Contacts
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Note: Telephone numbers listed are not
toll-free.
Alabama State Office, Suite 601,
Sterling Centre, 4121 Carmichael
Road, Montgomery, AL 36106–3683,
(334) 279–3618, TDD (334) 279–3495,
Vann McCloud.
Alaska State Office, 800 West Evergreen,
Suite 201, Palmer, AK 99645, (907)
761–7723, TDD (907) 761–8905,
Cindy Jackson.
Arizona State Office, Phoenix
Courthouse and Federal Building, 230
North First Ave., Suite 206. Phoenix,
AZ 85003–1706, (602) 280–8768, TDD
(602) 280–8706, Carol Torres.
Arkansas State Office, 700 W. Capitol
Ave., Room 3416, Little Rock, AR
72201–3225, (501) 301–3250, TDD
(501) 301–3063, Greg Kemper.
California State Office, 430 G Street,
#4169, Davis, CA 95616–4169, (530)
792–5821, TDD (530) 792–5848, Debra
Moretton.
Colorado State Office, USDA Rural
Development, Denver Federal Center,
Building 56, Room 2300, P.O. Box
25426, Denver, CO 80225–0426, (720)
544–2923, TDD (800) 659–2656, Mary
Summerfield.
Connecticut, Served by Massachusetts
State Office.
Delaware and Maryland State Office,
1221 College Park Drive, Suite 200,
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Dover, DE 19904, (302) 857–3615,
TDD (302) 857–3585, Debra Eason.
Florida & Virgin Islands State Office,
4440 NW. 25th Place, Gainesville, FL
32606–6563, (352) 338–3465, TDD
(352) 338–3499, Tresca Clemmons.
Georgia State Office, Stephens Federal
Building, 355 E. Hancock Avenue,
Athens, GA 30601–2768, (706) 546–
2164, TDD (706) 546–2034, Wayne
Rogers.
Hawaii State Office, (Services all
Hawaii, American Samoa, Guam, and
Western Pacific), Room 311, Federal
Building, 154 Waianuenue Avenue,
Hilo, HI 96720 (808) 933–8305, TDD
(808) 933–8321, Nate Reidel.
Idaho State Office, Suite A1, 9173 West
Barnes Dr., Boise, ID 83709, (208)
378–5630, TDD (208) 378–5644, Roni
Atkins.
Illinois State Office, 2118 West Park
Court, Suite A, Champaign, IL 61821–
2986, (217) 403–6222, TDD (217) 403–
6240, Barry L. Ramsey.
Indiana State Office, 5975 Lakeside
Boulevard, Indianapolis, IN 46278,
(317) 290–3100 (ext. 423), TDD (317)
290–3343, Paul Neumann.
Iowa State Office, 210 Walnut Street
Room 873, Des Moines, IA 50309,
(515) 284–4493, TDD (515) 284–4858,
Heather Honkomp.
Kansas State Office, 1303 SW First
American Place, Suite 100, Topeka,
KS 66604–4040, (785) 271–2721, TDD
(785) 271–2767, Mike Resnik.
Kentucky State Office, 771 Corporate
Drive, Suite 200, Lexington, KY
40503, (859) 224–7325, TDD (859)
224–7422, Paul Higgins.
Louisiana State Office, 3727
Government Street, Alexandria, LA
71302, (318) 473–7962, TDD (318)
473–7655, Yvonne R. Emerson.
Maine State Office, 967 Illinois Ave.,
Suite 4, PO Box 405, Bangor, ME
04402–0405, (207) 990–9110, TDD
(207) 942–7331, Bob Nadeau.
Maryland, Served by Delaware State
Office.
Massachusetts, Connecticut, & Rhode
Island State Office, 451 West Street,
Amherst, MA 01002, (413) 253–4310,
TDD (413) 253–4328, Richard Lavoie.
Michigan State Office, 3001 Coolidge
Road, Suite 200, East Lansing, MI
48823, (517) 324–5192, TDD (517)
337–6795, Julie Putnam.
Minnesota State Office, 375 Jackson
Street Building, Suite 410, St. Paul,
MN 55101–1853, (651) 602–7812,
TDD (651) 602–7830, Tom Osborne.
Mississippi State Office, Federal
Building, Suite 831, 100 W. Capitol
Street, Jackson, MS 39269, (601) 965–
4325, TDD (601) 965–5850, Darnella
Smith-Murray.
Missouri State Office, 601 Business
Loop 70 West, Parkade Center, Suite
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235, Columbia, MO 65203, (573) 876–
0987, TDD (573) 876–9480, Rachelle
Long.
Montana State Office, 2229 Boot Hill
Court, Bozeman, MT 59715, (406)
585–2515, TDD (406) 585–2562,
Deborah Chorlton.
Nebraska State Office, Federal Building,
Room 152, 100 Centennial Mall N,
Lincoln, NE 68508, (402) 437–5734,
TDD (402) 437–5093, Linda Anders.
Nevada State Office, 1390 South Curry
Street, Carson City, NV 89703–5146,
(775) 887–1222 (ext. 25), TDD (775)
885–0633, William Brewer.
New Hampshire State Office, Concord
Center, Suite 218, Box 317, 10 Ferry
Street, Concord, NH 03301–5004,
(603) 223–6050, TDD (603) 229–0536,
Robert McCarthy.
New Jersey State Office, 5th Floor North
Suite 500, 8000 Midlantic Dr., Mt.
Laurel, NJ 08054, (856) 787–7740,
TDD (856) 787–7784, George Hyatt, Jr.
New Mexico State Office, 6200 Jefferson
St., NE., Room 255, Albuquerque, NM
87109, (505) 761–4944, TDD (505)
761–4938, Susan Gauna.
New York State Office, The Galleries of
Syracuse, 441 S. Salina Street, Suite
357 5th Floor, Syracuse, NY 13202,
(315) 477–6421, TDD (315) 477–6421,
Michael Bosak.
North Carolina State Office, 4405 Bland
Road, Suite 260, Raleigh, NC 27609,
(919) 873–2066, TDD (919) 873–2003,
Beverly Casey.
North Dakota State Office, Federal
Building, Room 208, 220 East Rosser,
PO Box 1737, Bismarck, ND 58502,
(701) 530–2049, TDD (701) 530–2113,
Kathy Lake.
Ohio State Office, Federal Building,
Room 507, 200 North High Street,
Columbus, OH 43215–2477, (614)
255–2409, TDD (614) 255–2554, Cathy
Simmons.
Oklahoma State Office, 100 USDA, Suite
108, Stillwater, OK 74074–2654, (405)
742–1070, TDD (405) 742–1007, Tim
Henderson.
Oregon State Office, 1201 NE Lloyd
Blvd., Suite 801, Portland, OR 97232,
(503) 414–3353, TDD (503) 414–3387,
Rod Hansen.
Pennsylvania State Office, One Credit
Union Place, Suite 330, Harrisburg,
PA 17110–2996, (717) 237–2281, TDD
(717) 237–2261, Martha Hanson.
Puerto Rico State Office, 654 Munoz
Rivera Avenue, IBM Plaza, Suite 601,
Hato Rey, PR 00918, (787) 766–5095
(ext. 249), TDD (787) 766–5332,
Lourdes Colon.
Rhode Island, Served by Massachusetts
State Office.
South Carolina State Office, Strom
Thurmond Federal Building, 1835
Assembly Street, Room 1007,
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Columbia, SC 29201, (803) 253–3432,
TDD (803) 765–5697, Larry D. Floyd.
South Dakota State Office, Federal
Building, Room 210, 200 Fourth
Street, SW., Huron, SD 57350, (605)
352–1132, TDD (605) 352–1147, Roger
Hazuka or Pam Reilly.
Tennessee State Office, Suite 300, 3322
West End Avenue, Nashville, TN
37203–1084, (615) 783–1375, TDD
(615) 783–1397, Don Harris.
Texas State Office, Federal Building,
Suite 102, 101 South Main, Temple,
TX 76501, (254) 742–9765, TDD (254)
742–9712, Scooter Brockette.
Utah State Office, Wallace F. Bennett
Federal Building, 125 S. State Street,
Room 4311, Salt Lake City, UT
84147–0350, (801) 524–4325, TDD
(801) 524–3309, Janice Kocher.
Vermont State Office, City Center, 3rd
Floor, 89 Main Street, Montpelier, VT
05602, (802) 828–6021, TDD (802)
223–6365, Heidi Setien.
Virgin Islands, Served by Florida State
Office.
Virginia State Office, Culpeper Building,
Suite 238, 1606 Santa Rosa Road,
Richmond, VA 23229, (804) 287–
1596, TDD (804) 287–1753, CJ
Michels.
Washington State Office, 1835 Black
Lake Blvd., Suite B, Olympia, WA
98512, (360) 704–7706, TDD (360)
704–7760, Bill Kirkwood.
Western Pacific Territories, Served by
Hawaii State Office.
West Virginia State Office, Federal
Building, 75 High Street, Room 320,
Morgantown, WV 26505–7500, (304)
284–4872, TDD (304) 284–4836,
David Cain.
Wisconsin State Office, 4949 Kirschling
Court, Stevens Point, WI 54481, (715)
345–7676, TDD (715) 345–7614,
Cheryl Halverson.
Wyoming State Office, PO Box 11005,
Casper, WY 82602, (307) 233–6716,
TDD (307) 233–6733, Timothy Brooks.
VIII. Non-Discrimination Statement
The U.S. Department of Agriculture
(USDA) prohibits discrimination in all
its programs and activities on the basis
of race, color, national origin, age,
disability, and where applicable, sex,
marital status, familial status, parental
status, religion, sexual orientation,
genetic information, political beliefs,
reprisal, or because all or part of an
individual’s income is derived from any
public assistance program. (Not all
prohibited bases apply to all programs)
Persons with disabilities who require
alternative means for communication of
program information (Braille, large
print, audiotape, etc.) should contact
USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720–
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To file a complaint of discrimination,
write to USDA, Director, Office of Civil
Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue,
SW., Washington, DC 20250–9410, or
call (800) 795–3272 (voice) or (202)
720–6382 (TDD). USDA is an equal
opportunity provider and employer.
Dated: June 30, 2011.
˜
Tammye Trevino,
Administrator, Rural Housing Service.
[FR Doc. 2011–17110 Filed 7–6–11; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410–XV–P
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Rural Housing Service
Notice of Funding Availability:
Sections 514, 515 and 516 Multi-Family
Housing Revitalization Demonstration
Program for Fiscal Year 2011
Rural Housing Service, USDA.
Notice.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
United States Department of
Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development
(Agency), which administers the
programs of the Rural Housing Service
(RHS), announces the timeframe to
submit applications to participate in a
demonstration program to preserve and
revitalize existing Multi-Family Housing
(MFH) projects financed by Rural
Development under Section 515,
Section 514 and Section 516 of the
Housing Act of 1949, as amended. The
intended effect is to restructure selected
existing Section 515 Rural Rental
Housing (RRH) loans and Section 514/
516 Off-Farm Labor Housing loans
(FLH) and to provide grants for the
purpose of ensuring that sufficient
resources are available to preserve the
rental projects for the purpose of
providing safe and affordable housing
for very low-, low-, or moderate-income
residents. Expectations are that
properties participating in this program
will be revitalized and the affordable
use will be extended without displacing
tenants because of increased rents. No
additional Agency Rental Assistance
(RA) units will be made available under
this program.
DATES: The deadline for receipt of all
pre-applications in response to this
Notice is 5 p.m., Eastern Time, August
22, 2011. The pre-application closing
deadline is firm as to date and hour. The
Agency will not consider any preapplications that are received after the
closing deadline. Applicants intending
to mail pre-applications must allow
sufficient time to permit delivery on or
before the closing deadline. Acceptance
by a post office or private mailer does
not constitute delivery. Facsimile (FAX)
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and postage-due pre-applications will
not be accepted.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Cynthia L. Johnson,
cynthial.johnson@wdc.usda.gov, (202)
720–1940, Finance and Loan Analyst,
Multi-Family Housing Preservation and
Direct Loan Division, STOP 0782,
(Room 1263–S), U.S. Department of
Agriculture, Rural Housing Service,
1400 Independence Avenue, SW.,
Washington, DC 20250–0782. All hard
copy pre-applications and required
documents (attachments) must be
submitted to this address. (Please note
this telephone number is not a toll-free
number.)
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Paperwork Reduction Act
The information collection
requirements contained in this Notice
have received approval from the Office
of Management and Budget (OMB)
under Control Number 0570–0190.
Overview
Announcement Type: Inviting
applications from eligible applicants for
2011 funding.
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
Number (CFDA): 10.447.
The Agriculture, Rural Development,
Food and Drug Administration, and
Related Agencies Appropriations Act,
2011 (Pub. L. 111–80) October 16, 2009,
authorized the Agency to conduct a
demonstration program for the
preservation and revitalization of the
Section 515 RRH portfolio and Section
514/516 FLH portfolio. The Department
of Defense and Full Year Continuing
Appropriations Act, 2011 (Pub. L. 112–
10) April 15, 2011, continues the
Agency’s authority and provides
funding for this demonstration program
until expended. Sections 514, 515 and
516 MFH programs are authorized by
the Housing Act of 1949, as amended
(42 U.S.C. Sections 1484, 1485, 1486)
and provide Rural Development with
the authority to make loans for lowincome MFH and FLH and related
facilities. All funding for MPR are
subject to the availability of funds for
this purpose.
I. Funding Opportunities Description
This Notice solicits pre-applications
from eligible borrowers/applicants to
restructure existing MFH properties
within the Agency’s Section 515 MFH
portfolio and Section 514/516 FLH
portfolio for the purpose of
revitalization and preservation. The
demonstration program shall be referred
to in this Notice as the Multi-Family
Housing Revitalization Demonstration
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Rural Housing Service
Notice of Funding Availability of Applications (NOFA) for Section
514 Farm Labor Housing Loans and Section 516 Farm Labor Housing Grants
for Off-Farm Housing for Fiscal Year (FY) 2011
AGENCY: Rural Housing Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: This notice announces the timeframe to submit pre-applications
for section 514 Farm Labor Housing (FLH) loans and section 516 FLH
grants for the construction of new off-farm FLH units and related
facilities for domestic farm laborers and for the purchase and
substantial rehabilitation of an existing non-farm labor housing (FLH)
property. The intended purpose of these loans and grants is to increase
the number of available housing units for domestic farm laborers. This
notice describes the method used to distribute funds, the application
process, and submission requirements.
DATES: The deadline for receipt of all applications in response to this
is 5 p.m., local time to the appropriate Rural Development State Office
on August 22, 2011. The application closing deadline is firm as to date
and hour. Rural Development will not consider any application that is
received after the closing deadline unless date and time is extended by
another Notice published in the Federal Register. Applicants intending
to mail applications must provide sufficient time to permit delivery on
or before the closing deadline. Acceptance by a post office or private
mailer does not constitute delivery. Facsimile (FAX) and postage due
applications will not be accepted.
Applicants wishing to apply for assistance must contact the Rural
Development State Office serving the State of the proposed off-farm
labor housing project in order to receive further information and
copies of the application package. Rural Development will date and time
stamp incoming applications to evidence timely receipt and, upon
request, will provide the applicant with a written acknowledgment of
receipt. A listing of Rural Development State Offices, their addresses,
telephone numbers, and person to contact is under section VII of this
Notice.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mirna Reyes-Bible, Finance and Loan
Analyst, Multi-Family Housing Preservation and Direct Loan Division,
STOP 0781 (Room 1263-S), USDA Rural Development, 1400 Independence
Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20250-0781, telephone: (202) 720-1753 (this
is not a toll free number.), or via e-mail:
Mirna.ReyesBible@wdc.usda.gov. If you have questions regarding Net Zero
Energy Consumption and Energy Generation please contact Carlton
Jarratt, Finance and Loan Analyst, Multi-Family Housing Preservation
and Direct Loan Division at (804) 287-1524 or via e-mail:
carlton.jarrat@wdc.usda.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Paperwork Reduction Act
The reporting requirements contained in this notice have been
approved by the Office of Management and Budget under Control Number
0575-0189.
Overview Information
Federal Agency Name: Rural Development.
Funding Opportunity Title: Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA) for
Section 514 Farm Labor Housing Loans and Section 516 Farm Labor Housing
Grants for Off-Farm Housing for Fiscal Year 2011.
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Announcement Type: Initial Notice inviting applications from
qualified applicants for Fiscal Year 2011.
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers (CFDA): 10.405 and
10.427.
Dates: The deadline for receipt of all applications in response to
this is 5 p.m., local time to the appropriate Rural Development State
Office on August 22, 2011. The application closing deadline is firm as
to date and hour. Rural Development will not consider any application
that is received after the closing deadline unless date and time is
extended by another Notice published in the Federal Register.
Applicants intending to mail applications must provide sufficient time
to permit delivery on or before the closing deadline. Acceptance by a
post office or private mailer does not constitute delivery. Facsimile
(FAX) and postage due applications will not be accepted.
I. Funding Opportunities Description
For FY 2011 funds will be available up to $25,672,886.92 for
Section 514 loans, up to $9,853,254.00 for Section 516 grants, and
$2,994,000 for FLH Rental Assistance.
II. Award Information
Applications for FY 2011 will only be accepted through the date and
time listed in this Notice. Final loan and grant levels may fluctuate
from the initial amount considered with the pre-application, and are
subject to availability of funding. Individual requests may not exceed
$3 million (total loan and grant). No State may receive more than 30
percent of available FLH funding distributed in FY 2011. If there are
insufficient applications from around the country to exhaust Sections
514 and 516 funds available, the Agency may then exceed the 30 percent
cap per State. Section 516 off-farm FLH grants may not exceed 90
percent of the total development cost (TDC) of the housing as defined
in 7 CFR part 3560.11. Applications that will use leveraged funding
must provide written commitments from the funding source at pre-
application. If leveraged funds are in the form of tax credits, the
applicant must document that it has received tax credits or has applied
and been approved to receive tax credits.
Rental Assistance and operating assistance will be available for
new construction in FY 2011. Operating assistance is explained at 7 CFR
part 3560.574 and may be used in lieu of tenant-specific rental
assistance (RA) in off-farm labor housing projects that serve migrant
farm workers as defined in 7 CFR part 3560.11 that are financed under
section 514 or section 516(h) of the Housing Act of 1949, as amended
(42 U.S.C. 1484 and 1486(h)) respectively, and otherwise meet the
requirements of 7 CFR part 3560.574. Owners of eligible projects may
choose tenant-specific RA or operating assistance, or a combination of
both; however, any tenant or unit assisted with operating assistance
may not also receive RA.
III. Eligibility Information
A. Housing Eligibility
Housing that is constructed with FLH loans and/or grants must meet
Rural Development's design and construction standards contained in 7
CFR part 1924, subparts A and C. Once constructed, off-farm FLH must be
managed in accordance with the program's management regulation, 7 CFR
part 3560. In addition, off-farm FLH must be operated on a non-profit
basis and tenancy must be open to all qualified domestic farm laborers,
regardless at which farm they work. Section 514(f)(3) of the Housing
Act of 1949, as amended (42 U.S.C. 1484(f)(3)) defines domestic farm
laborers to include any person regardless of the person's source of
employment, who receives a substantial portion of his or her income
from the primary production of agricultural or aquacultural commodities
in the unprocessed or processed stage, and also includes the person's
family.
B. Tenant Eligibility
Tenant eligibility is limited to persons who meet the definition of
a ``disabled domestic farm laborer,'' or ``a domestic farm laborer,''
or ``retired domestic farm laborer,'' as defined in 7 CFR section
3560.11. Farm workers who are admitted to this country on a temporary
basis under the Temporary Agricultural Workers (H-2A Visa) program are
not eligible to occupy section 514/516 off-farm FLH.
C. Applicant Eligibility
1. To be eligible to receive a section 516 grant for off-farm FLH,
the applicant must be a broad-based nonprofit organization, including
community and faith-based organizations, a nonprofit organization of
farm workers, a federally recognized Indian tribe, an agency or
political subdivision of a State or local government, or a public
agency (such as a housing authority). The applicant must be able to
contribute at least one-tenth of the TDC non-Rural Development
resources which can include leveraged funds.
2. To be eligible to receive a section 514 loan for off-farm FLH,
the applicant must be a broad-based nonprofit organization, including
community and faith-based organizations, a nonprofit organization of
farm workers, a federally recognized Indian tribe, an agency or
political subdivision of a State or local government, a public agency
(such as a housing authority), or a limited partnership which has a
nonprofit entity as its general partner, and
i. Be unable to provide the necessary housing from its own
resources; and
ii. Except for State or local public agencies and Indian tribes, be
unable to obtain similar credit elsewhere at rates that would allow for
rents within the payment ability of eligible residents.
iii. Broad-based nonprofit organizations must have a membership
that reflects a variety of interests in the area where the housing will
be located.
IV. Administrative Requirements
A. Cost Sharing or Matching
Section 516 grants for off-farm FLH may not exceed the lesser of 90
percent of the TDC as provided in 7 CFR 3560.562(c)(1).
B. Other Requirements
The following requirements apply to loans and grants made in
response to this notice:
1. 7 CFR part 1901, subpart E, regarding equal opportunity
requirements;
2. For grants only, 7 CFR part 3015, 3016 or 3019 (as applicable),
which establishes the uniform administrative requirements for grants
and cooperative agreements to State and local governments and to
nonprofit organizations;
3. 7 CFR part 1901, subpart F, regarding historical and
archaeological properties;
4. 7 CFR part 1940, subpart G, regarding environmental assessments;
5. 7 CFR part 3560, subpart L, regarding the loan and grant
authorities of the off-farm FLH program;
6. 7 CFR part 1924, subpart A, regarding planning and performing
construction and other development;
7. 7 CFR part 1924, subpart C, regarding the planning and
performing of site development work;
8. For construction financed with a Section 516 grant, the
provisions of the Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. 276(a)-276(a)-5) and
implementing regulations published at 29 CFR parts 1, 3, and 5;
9. All other requirements contained in 7 CFR part 3560, regarding
the section 514/516 off-farm FLH program; and
10. Please note that grant applicants must obtain a Dun and
Bradstreet Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS)
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number and maintain registration in the Central Contractor Registration
(CCR) prior to submitting a pre-application pursuant to 2 CFR part
25.200(b). In addition, an entity applicant must maintain registration
in the CCR database at all times during which it has an active Federal
award or an application or plan under construction by the Agency.
Similarly, all recipients of Federal financial assistance are required
to report information about first-tier sub-awards and executive
compensation in accordance with 2 CFR part 170. So long as an entity
applicant does not have an exception under 2 CFR part 170.110(b), the
applicant must have the necessary processes and systems in place to
comply with the reporting requirements should the applicant receive
funding. See 2 CFR part 170.200(b).
V. Application and Submission Information
The application process will be in two phases: the initial pre-
application (or proposal) and the submission of a final application.
Only those proposals that are selected for further processing will be
invited to submit final applications. In the event that a proposal is
selected for further processing and the applicant declines, the next
highest ranked unfunded pre-application may be selected. All pre-
applications for sections 514 and 516 funds must be filed with the
appropriate Rural Development State Office and must meet the
requirements of this notice. Incomplete pre-applications will not be
reviewed and will be returned to the applicant. No pre-application will
be accepted after 5 p.m., local to the appropriate Rural Development
State Office on August 22, 2011 unless date and time are extended by
another Notice published in the Federal Register.
Pre-applications can be submitted either electronically using the
FLH Pre-application found at: https://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rhs/mfh/MPR/MPRHome.htm or in hard copy obtained from and submitted to the
appropriate Rural Development Office where the project will be located.
Applicants are strongly encouraged, but not required, to submit the
pre-application electronically. The State Office will record pre-
applications received electronically by the actual date and time when
all attachments are received at the State Office. Hard copy pre-
applications received on or before the deadline date will receive the
close of business time of the day received as the receipt time. Hard
copy pre-applications must be received by the submission deadline and
no later than 5 p.m., local Time, August 22, 2011. Assistance for
filing electronic and hard copy pre-applications can be obtained from
any Rural Development State Office.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to provide an electronic copy of
all hard copy forms and documents submitted in the pre-application/
application package as requested by this Notice. The forms and
documents must be submitted to the appropriate Rural Development State
Office as read-only PDF Adobe Acrobat files on an electronic media such
as CDs, DVDs or USB drives. For each electronic device submitted, the
applicant should include a Table of Contents of all documents and forms
on that device. The electronic medium should be submitted to the local
State Office.
Note: For electronic submissions, there is a time delay between
the time it is sent and the time it is received depending on network
traffic. As a result, last-minute submissions sent before the
deadline date and time could well be received after the deadline
date and time because of the increased network traffic. Applicants
are reminded that all submissions received after the deadline date
and time will be rejected, regardless of when they were sent.
Note: If you receive a loan or grant award under this NOFA, USDA
reserves the right to post all information not protected under the
Privacy Act and submitted as part of the pre-application/application
package on a public Web site with free and open access to any member
of the public.
If a pre-application is accepted for further processing, the
applicant must submit a complete, final application, acceptable to
Rural Development prior to the obligation of Rural Development funds.
If the pre-application is not accepted for further processing the
applicant will be notified of appeal rights under 7 CFR part 11.
A. Pre-Application Requirements
1. The pre-application must contain the following:
i. A summary page listing the following items. This information
should be double-spaced between items and not be in narrative form.
(a) Applicant's name.
(b) Applicant's Taxpayer Identification Number.
(c) Applicant's address.
(d) Applicant's telephone number.
(e) Name of applicant's contact person, telephone number, and
address.
(f) Amount of loan and grant requested.
(g) For grants of Federal financial assistance (including loans and
grants, cooperative agreements, etc.), the applicant's Dun and
Bradstreet Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number and
registration in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database in
accordance with 2 CFR part 25. As required by the Office of Management
and Budget (OMB), all grant applicants must provide a DUNS number when
applying for Federal grants, on or after October 1, 2003. Organizations
can receive a DUNS number at no cost by calling the dedicated toll-free
number at 1-866-705-5711 or via Internet at http:www.dnb.com/us/.
Additional information concerning this requirement can be obtained on
the Grants.gov Web Site at https://www.grants.gov. Similarly, applicants
may register for the CCR at https://uscontractingregistration.com or by
calling 1-877-252-2700.
ii. A narrative verifying the applicant's ability to meet the
eligibility requirements stated earlier in this notice. If an applicant
is selected for further processing Rural Development will require
additional documentation as set forth in a Conditional Commitment in
order to verify the entity has the legal and financial capability to
carry out the obligation of the loan.
iii. Standard Form 424, ``Application for Federal Assistance,'' can
be obtained at https://www.grants.gov or from any Rural Development
State Office listed in Section VII of this Notice.
iv. For loan pre-applications, current (within 6 months) financial
statements with the following paragraph certified by the applicant's
designated and legally authorized signer:
``I/we certify the above is a true and accurate reflection of
our financial condition as of the date stated herein. This statement
is given for the purpose of inducing the United States of America to
make a loan or to enable the United States of America to make a
determination of continued eligibility of the applicant for a loan
as requested in the loan application of which this statement is a
part.''
v. For loan pre-applications, a check for $40 from applicants made
out to United States Department of Agriculture. This will be used to
pay for credit reports obtained by Rural Development.
vi. Evidence that the applicant is unable to obtain credit from
other sources. Letters from credit institutions which normally provide
real estate loans in the area should be obtained and these letters
should indicate the rates and terms upon which a loan might be
provided. (Note: Not required from State or local public agencies or
Indian tribes.)
vii. If a FLH grant is desired, a statement concerning the need for
a FLH grant. The statement should include
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preliminary estimates of the rents required with and without a grant.
viii. A statement of the applicant's experience in operating labor
housing or other rental housing. If the applicant's experience is
limited, additional information should be provided to indicate how the
applicant plans to compensate for this limited experience (i.e.,
obtaining assistance and advice of a management firm, non-profit group,
public agency, or other organization which is experienced in rental
management and will be available on a continuous basis).
ix. A brief statement explaining the applicant's proposed method of
operation and management (i.e., on-site manager, contract for
management services, etc.). As stated earlier in this notice, the
housing must be managed in accordance with the program's management
regulation, 7 CFR part 3560 and tenancy is limited to ``disabled
domestic farm laborers,'' ``domestic farm laborers,'' and ``retired
domestic farm laborers,'' as defined in 7 CFR part 3560.11.
x. Applicants must also provide:
(a) A copy of, or an accurate citation to, the special provisions
of State law under which they are organized, a copy of the applicant's
charter, Articles of Incorporation, and By-laws;
(b) The names, occupations, and addresses of the applicant's
members, directors, and officers; and
(c) If a member or subsidiary of another organization, the
organization's name, address, and nature of business.
xi. A preliminary market survey or market study to identify the
supply and demand for labor housing in the market area. The market area
must be clearly identified and may include only the area from which
tenants can reasonably be drawn for the proposed project. Documentation
must be provided to justify a need within the intended market area for
the housing of ``domestic farm laborers,'' as defined in 7 CFR section
3560.11. The documentation must take into account disabled and retired
farm workers. The preliminary survey should address or include the
following items:
(a) The annual income level of farmworker families in the area and
the probable income of the farm workers who will likely occupy the
proposed housing;
(b) A realistic estimate of the number of farm workers who remain
in the area where they harvest and the number of farm workers who
normally migrate into the area. Information on migratory workers should
indicate the average number of months the migrants reside in the area
and an indication of what type of family groups are represented by the
migrants (i.e., single individuals as opposed to families);
(c) General information concerning the type of labor intensive
crops grown in the area and prospects for continued demand for farm
laborers;
(d) The overall occupancy rate for comparable rental units in the
area and the rents charged and customary rental practices for these
units (i.e., will they rent to large families, do they require annual
leases, etc.);
(e) The number, condition, adequacy, rental rates and ownership of
units currently used or available to farm workers;
(f) A description of the units proposed, including the number,
type, size, rental rates, amenities such as carpets and drapes, related
facilities such as a laundry room or community room and other
facilities providing supportive services in connection with the housing
and the needs of the prospective tenants such as a health clinic or day
care facility, estimated development timeline, estimated total
development cost, and applicant contribution; and
(g) The applicant must also identify all other sources of funds,
including the dollar amount, source, and commitment status. (Note: A
section 516 grant may not exceed 90 percent of the total development
cost of the housing.)
xii. The following forms are required:
(a) A completed Form RD 1940-20, ``Request for Environmental
Information,'' and a description of anticipated environmental issues or
concerns. The form can be found at https://www.rurdev.usda.gov/regs/forms/1940-20.pdf.
(b) A prepared HUD Form 935.2A, ``Affirmative Fair Housing
Marketing Plan (AFHM) Multi-family Housing,'' in accordance with 7 CFR
1901.203(c). The plan will reflect that occupancy is open to all
qualified ``domestic farm laborers,'' regardless of which farming
operation they work and that they will not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, sex, age, disability, marital or familial status or
National origin in regard to the occupancy or use of the units. The
form can be found at https://www.hud.gov/offices/adm/hudclips/forms/files/935-2a.pdf.
(c) A proposed operating budget utilizing Form RD 3560-7,
``Multiple Family Housing Project Budget/Utility Allowance,'' can be
found at https://www.rurdev.gov/regs/forms/3560-07.pdf.
(d) An estimate of development cost utilizing Form RD 1924-13,
``Estimate and Certificate of Actual Cost,'' can be found at https://forms.sc.egov.usda.gov/efcommon/eFileServices/eForms/RD1924-13.PDF.
(e) Form RD 3560-30, ``Certification of no Identity of Interest
(IOI),'' can be found at https://forms.sc.egov.usda.gov/efcommon/eFileServices/eForms/RD3560-30.PDF and Form RD 3560-31, ``Identity of
Interest Disclosure/Qualification Certification,'' can be found at
https://forms.sc.egov.usda.gov/efcommon/eFileServices/eForms/RD3560-31.PDF.
(f) Form HUD 2530, ``Previous Participation Certification,'' can be
found at https://www.hud.gov/offices/adm/hudclips/forms/files/2530.pdf.
(g) If requesting RA or Operating Assistance, Form RD 3560-25,
``Initial Request for Rental Assistance or Operating Assistance.'' can
be found at https://forms.sc.egov.usda.gov/efcommon/eFileServices/eForms/RD3560-25.PDF.
(h) Form RD 400-4, ``Assurance Agreement,'' can be found at: https://forms.sc.egov.usda.gov/efcommon/eFileServices/eForms/RD400-4.PDF.
Applicants for revitalization, repair, and rehabilitation funding are
to apply through the Multi-Family Housing Revitalization Demonstration
Program (MPR).
(i) Evidence of compliance with Executive Order 12372. The
applicant must send a copy of Form SF-424 to the applicant's state
clearinghouse for intergovernmental review. If the applicant is located
in a state that does not have a clearinghouse, the applicant is not
required to submit the form.
xiii. Evidence of site control, such as an option contract or sales
contract. In addition, a map and description of the proposed site,
including the availability of water, sewer, and utilities and the
proximity to community facilities and services such as shopping,
schools, transportation, doctors, dentists, and hospitals.
xiv. Preliminary plans and specifications, including plot plans,
building layouts, and type of construction and materials. The housing
must meet Rural Development's design and construction standards
contained in 7 CFR part 1924, subparts A and C and must also meet all
applicable Federal, State, and local accessibility standards.
xv. A supportive services plan, which describes services that will
be provided on-site or made available to tenants through cooperative
agreements with service providers in the community, such as a health
clinic or day care facility. Off-site services must be accessible and
affordable to farm workers and their families. Letters of intent from
service providers are
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acceptable documentation at the pre-application stage.
xvi. A sources and uses statement which shows all sources of
funding included in the proposed project. The terms and schedules of
all sources included in the project should be included in the sources
and uses statement.
xvii. A separate one-page information sheet listing each of the
``Pre-Application Scoring Criteria,'' contained in this notice,
followed by a reference to the page numbers of all relevant material
and documentation that is contained in the proposal that supports the
criteria.
xviii. Applicants are encouraged, but not required, to include a
checklist of all of the pre-application requirements and to have their
pre-application indexed and tabbed to facilitate the review process;
xix. Evidence of compliance with the requirements of the applicable
State Housing Preservation Office (SHPO). A letter from the SHPO where
the off-farm labor housing project is located, signed by their designee
will serve as evidence of compliance.
VI. Pre-Application Review Information
All applications for sections 514 and 516 funds must be filed
electronically or with the appropriate Rural Development State Office
and meet the requirements of this Notice. The National Office will base
its determination of completeness of the application and the
eligibility of each applicant on the information provided in the pre-
application.
A. Selection Criteria. Section 514 loan funds and section 516 grant
funds will be distributed to States based on a national competition, as
follows:
1. National Office will accept, review, and score pre-applications
in accordance with this Notice. The scoring factors are:
i. The presence of construction cost savings, including donated
land and construction leverage assistance, for the units that will
serve program-eligible tenants. The savings will be calculated as a
percentage of the Rural Development TDC. The percentage calculation
excludes any costs prohibited by Rural Development as loan expenses,
such as a developer's fee. Construction cost savings includes, but is
not limited to, funds for hard construction costs, and State or Federal
funds which are applicable to construction costs. A minimum of ten
percent cost savings is required to earn points; however, if the total
percentage of cost savings is less than ten percent and the proposal
includes donated land, two points will be awarded for the donated land.
To count as cost savings for purposes of the selection criteria, a
written commitment from the funding source must be submitted with the
pre-application. Points will be awarded in accordance with the
following table using rounding to the nearest whole number.
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Percentage Points
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75 or more..................................................... 20
60-74.......................................................... 18
50-59.......................................................... 16
40-49.......................................................... 12
30-39.......................................................... 10
20-29.......................................................... 8
10-19.......................................................... 5
0-............................................................. 0
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ii. The presence of operational cost savings, such as tax
abatements, non-Rural Development tenant subsidies or donated services
are calculated on a per-unit cost savings for the sum of the savings.
Savings must be available for at least 5 years and documentation must
be provided with the application demonstrating the availability of
savings for 5 years. To calculate the savings, take the total amount of
savings and divide it by the number of units in the project that will
benefit from the savings to obtain the per unit cost savings. For non-
Rural Development tenant subsidy, if the value changes during the five
year calculation, the applicant must use the lower of the non-rural
development tenant subsidy to calculate per unit cost savings. For
example, a 10 unit property with 100 percent designated farm labor
housing units receiving $20,000 per year non-rural development subsidy
yields a cost savings of $100,000 ($20,000*5 years); resulting to a
$10,000 per-unit cost savings ($100,000/10 units).
To determine cost savings in a mixed income complex that will serve
other income levels than farm labor housing income-eligible tenants,
use only the number of units that will serve farm labor housing income-
eligible tenants. Round percentages to the nearest whole number,
rounding up at 0.50 and above and down at 0.49 and below.
Use the following table to apply points.
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Per-unit cost savings Points
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Above $15,000.................................................. 20
$10,001-$15,000................................................ 18
$7,501-$10,000................................................. 16
$5,001-7,500................................................... 12
$3501-$5,000................................................... 10
$2,001-$3,500.................................................. 8
$1,000-$2,000.................................................. 5
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iii. Percent of units for seasonal, temporary, migrant housing.
(five points for up to and including 50 percent of the units; 10 points
for 51 percent or more units used for seasonal, temporary, or migrant
housing.)
iv. Presence of tenant services.
(a) Up to 10 points will be awarded based on the presence of and
extent to which a tenant services plan exists that clearly outlines
services that will be provided to the residents of the proposed
project. These services may include, but are not limited to,
transportation related services, on-site English as a Second Language
(ESL) classes, move-in funds, emergency assistance funds, homeownership
counseling, food pantries, after school tutoring, and computer learning
centers.
(b) Two points will be awarded for each resident service included
in the tenant services plan up to a maximum of 10 points. Plans must
detail how the services are to be administered, who will administer
them, and where they will be administered. All tenant service plans
must include letters of intent that clearly state the service that will
be provided at the project for the benefit of the residents from any
party administering each service, including the applicant.
v. Properties may receive points for Energy Conservation, Energy
Generation and Green Property Management as follows:
(a) New Construction Energy Conservation (maximum 32 points). New
construction projects may be eligible for up to 32 points when the pre-
application includes a written certification by the applicant to
participate in the following energy efficiency programs. The points
will be allocated as follows:
(1) Participation in the Department of Energy's Energy Star for
Homes program (5 points). https://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=bldrs_lenders_raters.nh_multifamily_units.
(2) Participation in the Green Communities program by the
Enterprise Community Partners. (5 points) https://www.greencommunitiesonline.org/tools/criteria/.
(3) Participation in one of the following two programs will be
awarded points for certification. Note: each program has four levels of
certification. State the level of certification that the applicant
plans to achieve in their certification:
LEED for Homes program by the United States Green Building
Council (USGBC): https://www.usgbc.org/homes
[cir] Certified Level (4 points), OR
[cir] Silver Level (6 points), OR
[cir] Gold Level (8 points), OR
[cir] Platinum Level (10 points), OR
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The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) ICC 700-
2008 National Green Building Standard TM: https://www.nahb.org
[cir] Bronze Level (4 points), OR
[cir] Silver Level (6 points), OR
[cir] Gold Level (8 points), OR
[cir] Emerald Level (10 points).
(4) Participation in local green/energy efficient building
standards; Applicants, who participate in a city, county or
municipality program, will receive an additional 1 point. The applicant
should be aware and look for requirements that are sometimes embedded
in the third-party program's rating and verification systems. (1
point).
(b) Energy Conservation for Purchase and Substantial Rehabilitation
of an existing non-Farm labor Housing (FLH) property (maximum of 16
points). Pre-applications for the purchase and substantial
rehabilitation of non-program MFH and related facilities in rural areas
may be eligible to receive a maximum of 16 points for the following
initiatives.
Note: If you are participating in (1) the Green Communities
program, you may not receive additional points for items listed
under (2). In other words, you may participate in (1) and (3) below
or (2) and (3):
(1) Participation in the Green Communities program by the
Enterprise Community Partners (https://www.enterprisecommunity.org)
will be awarded 15 points for any project that qualifies for the
program. (15 points) At least 30 percent of the points needed to
qualify for the Green Communities program must be earned under the
Energy Efficiency section of the Green Communities qualification
program OR,
(2) Energy conservation points can be awarded for the following
energy conservation measures only when the applicant is not enrolled
in Green Communities (maximum 10 points) and are listed in the
preliminary plans for rehabilitation.
Replacement of heating, ventilation and air
conditioning (HVAC) equipment with Energy Star qualified HVAC
equipment and 100 percent of water heaters to be installed are
Energy Star quality. (2 points)
Replacement of windows and doors with Energy Star
qualified windows and doors. (1 point)
Additional insulation is added to the property to
exceed the required R-Value of those building elements in that area
of the country per the International Energy Conservation Code 2009.
One point will be awarded if all exterior walls exceed insulation
code and 1 point will be awarded if attic insulation exceeds code
for a maximum of 2 points. (2 points total)
Reduction in building shell air leakage by at least 15
percent as determined by pre- and post-rehab blower door testing on
a sample of units. Building shell air leakage may be reduced through
materials such as caulk, spray foam, gaskets, and house-wrap.
Sealing of duct work with mastic, foil-backed tape, or aerosolized
duct sealants can also help reduce air leakage. (2 points)
100 percent of installed appliances and exhaust fans
are Energy Star qualified. (1 point)
100 percent of showerheads and faucets replaced with
new showerheads and faucets with EPA Water Sense label and 100
percent of toilets with flush capacity of more than 1.6 gallon flush
capacity are replaced with new toilets with 1.6 gallon flush
capacity or less, with EPA Water Sense label. (1 point)
100 percent Energy-efficient lighting including Energy
Star qualified fixtures, compact fluorescent replacement bulbs in
standard incandescent fixtures, and Energy Star Ceiling Fans (1
point) AND
(3) Participation in local green/energy efficient building
standards; Applicants, who participate in a city, county or
municipality program, will receive an additional 1 point. The
applicant should be aware and look for requirements that are
sometimes embedded in the third-party program's rating and
verification systems. (1 point)
(c) Energy Generation (maximum 5 points). Pre-applications for
new construction or purchase and substantial rehabilitation of non-
program multi-family projects which participate in the Green
Communities program by the Enterprise Community Partners or receive
at least 8 points for Energy Conservation measures are eligible to
earn additional points for installation of on-site renewable energy
sources. Renewable, on-site energy generation will complement a
weather tight, well insulated building envelope with highly
efficient mechanical systems. Possible renewable energy generation
technologies include but are not limited to: wind turbines and
micro-turbines, micro-hydro power, photovoltaics (capable of
producing a voltage when exposed to radiant energy, especially
light), solar hot water systems and biomass/biofuel systems that do
not use fossil fuels in production. Geo-exchange systems are highly
encouraged as they lessen the total demand for energy and, if
supplemented with other renewable energy sources, can achieve zero
energy consumption more easily. Points under this section will be
awarded as follows:
(1) Projects who's preliminary or rehabilitation building plans
project it will provide on-site energy generation as described above
which will provide at least 10 percent of estimated energy
consumption needs for the project. (1 point), OR
(2) Projects whose preliminary building plans and energy
analysis project they will have a 30 percent to 100 percent energy
generation commitment (where generation is considered to be the
total amount of energy needed to be generated on-site to make the
building a net-zero consumer of energy) may be awarded points as
follows: 0 to 9 percent commitment to energy generation = 0 points;
10 to 29 percent commitment to energy generation = 1 point; 30 to 49
percent commitment to energy generation = 2 points; 50 to 69 percent
commitment to energy generation = 3 points; 70 to 89 percent
commitment to energy generation = 4 points; and 90 percent or more
commitment to energy generation = 5 points. In order to receive more
than 2 points for this section (Energy Generation) accurate energy
analysis prepared by an engineer will need to be submitted with the
pre-application. Energy analysis of preliminary building plans using
industry-recognized simulation software must document the projected
total energy consumption of the building, the portion of building
consumption which will be satisfied through on-site generation, and
the building's Home Energy Rating System (HERS) score.
(d) Green Property Management Credentials (5 points). Pre-
applications for new construction or purchase and substantial
rehabilitation of non-program multi-family projects may be awarded
an additional 5 points if the designated property management company
or individuals that will assume maintenance and operations
responsibilities upon completion of construction work have a
Credential for Green Property Management. Credentialing can be
obtained from the National Apartment Association (NAA), National
Affordable Housing Management Association, the Institute for Real
Estate Management, U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in
Energy and Environmental Design for Operations and Maintenance (LEED
OM), or another source with a certifiable credentialing program.
Credentialing must be illustrated in the resume(s) of the property
management team and included with the pre-application. (5 points)
The National Office will rank all pre-applications nationwide
and distribute funds to States in rank order, within funding and RA
limits. A lottery in accordance with 7 CFR part 3560.56(c) (2) will
be used for applications with tied point scores when they all cannot
be funded. If insufficient funds or RA remain for the next ranked
proposal, that applicant will be given a chance to modify their pre-
application to bring it within remaining funding levels. This will
be repeated for each next ranked eligible proposal until an award
can be made or the list is exhausted. Rural Development will notify
all applicants whether their applications have been accepted or
rejected and provide appeal rights under 7 CFR part 11, as
appropriate.
VIII. Award Administration Information
A. Award Notices
Loan applicants must submit their initial applications by the due
date specified in this Notice. Once the applications have been scored
and ranked by the National Office the National Office will advise
States Offices of the proposals selected for further processing, State
Offices will respond to applicants by letter.
If the application is not accepted for further processing, the
applicant will be notified of appeal rights under 7 CFR part 11.
B. Administrative and National Policy
All Farm Labor Housing loans and grants are subject to the
restrictive-use
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provisions contained in 7 CFR part 3560.72(a)(2).
C. Reporting
Borrowers must maintain separate financial records for the
operation and maintenance of the project and for tenant services.
Tenant services will not be funded by Rural Development. Funds
allocated to the operation and maintenance of the project may not be
used to supplement the cost of tenant services, nor may tenant service
funds be used to supplement the project operation and maintenance.
Detailed financial reports regarding tenant services will not be
required unless specifically requested by Rural Development, and then
only to the extent necessary for Rural Development and the borrower to
discuss the affordability (and competitiveness) of the service provided
to the tenant. The project audit, or verification of accounts on Form
RD 3560-10, ``Borrower Balance Sheet,'' together with an accompanying
Form RD 3560-7, ``Multiple Family Housing Project Budget Utility
Allowance,'' showing actuals, must allocate revenue and expense between
project operations and the service component.
IX. Agency Contacts
Note: Telephone numbers listed are not toll-free.
Alabama State Office, Suite 601, Sterling Centre, 4121 Carmichael Road,
Montgomery, AL 36106-3683, (334) 279-3618, TDD (334) 279-3495, Vann
McCloud.
Alaska State Office, 800 West Evergreen, Suite 201, Palmer, AK 99645,
(907) 761-7723, TDD (907) 761-8905, Cindy Jackson.
Arizona State Office, Phoenix Courthouse and Federal Building, 230
North First Ave., Suite 206. Phoenix, AZ 85003-1706, (602) 280-8768,
TDD (602) 280-8706, Carol Torres.
Arkansas State Office, 700 W. Capitol Ave., Room 3416, Little Rock, AR
72201-3225, (501) 301-3250, TDD (501) 301-3063, Greg Kemper.
California State Office, 430 G Street, 4169, Davis, CA 95616-
4169, (530) 792-5821, TDD (530) 792-5848, Debra Moretton.
Colorado State Office, USDA Rural Development, Denver Federal Center,
Building 56, Room 2300, P.O. Box 25426, Denver, CO 80225-0426, (720)
544-2923, TDD (800) 659-2656, Mary Summerfield.
Connecticut, Served by Massachusetts State Office.
Delaware and Maryland State Office, 1221 College Park Drive, Suite 200,
Dover, DE 19904, (302) 857-3615, TDD (302) 857-3585, Debra Eason.
Florida & Virgin Islands State Office, 4440 NW. 25th Place,
Gainesville, FL 32606-6563, (352) 338-3465, TDD (352) 338-3499, Tresca
Clemmons.
Georgia State Office, Stephens Federal Building, 355 E. Hancock Avenue,
Athens, GA 30601-2768, (706) 546-2164, TDD (706) 546-2034, Wayne
Rogers.
Hawaii State Office, (Services all Hawaii, American Samoa, Guam, and
Western Pacific), Room 311, Federal Building, 154 Waianuenue Avenue,
Hilo, HI 96720 (808) 933-8305, TDD (808) 933-8321, Nate Reidel.
Idaho State Office, Suite A1, 9173 West Barnes Dr., Boise, ID 83709,
(208) 378-5630, TDD (208) 378-5644, Roni Atkins.
Illinois State Office, 2118 West Park Court, Suite A, Champaign, IL
61821-2986, (217) 403-6222, TDD (217) 403-6240, Barry L. Ramsey.
Indiana State Office, 5975 Lakeside Boulevard, Indianapolis, IN 46278,
(317) 290-3100 (ext. 423), TDD (317) 290-3343, Paul Neumann.
Iowa State Office, 210 Walnut Street Room 873, Des Moines, IA 50309,
(515) 284-4493, TDD (515) 284-4858, Heather Honkomp.
Kansas State Office, 1303 SW First American Place, Suite 100, Topeka,
KS 66604-4040, (785) 271-2721, TDD (785) 271-2767, Mike Resnik.
Kentucky State Office, 771 Corporate Drive, Suite 200, Lexington, KY
40503, (859) 224-7325, TDD (859) 224-7422, Paul Higgins.
Louisiana State Office, 3727 Government Street, Alexandria, LA 71302,
(318) 473-7962, TDD (318) 473-7655, Yvonne R. Emerson.
Maine State Office, 967 Illinois Ave., Suite 4, PO Box 405, Bangor, ME
04402-0405, (207) 990-9110, TDD (207) 942-7331, Bob Nadeau.
Maryland, Served by Delaware State Office.
Massachusetts, Connecticut, & Rhode Island State Office, 451 West
Street, Amherst, MA 01002, (413) 253-4310, TDD (413) 253-4328, Richard
Lavoie.
Michigan State Office, 3001 Coolidge Road, Suite 200, East Lansing, MI
48823, (517) 324-5192, TDD (517) 337-6795, Julie Putnam.
Minnesota State Office, 375 Jackson Street Building, Suite 410, St.
Paul, MN 55101-1853, (651) 602-7812, TDD (651) 602-7830, Tom Osborne.
Mississippi State Office, Federal Building, Suite 831, 100 W. Capitol
Street, Jackson, MS 39269, (601) 965-4325, TDD (601) 965-5850, Darnella
Smith-Murray.
Missouri State Office, 601 Business Loop 70 West, Parkade Center, Suite
235, Columbia, MO 65203, (573) 876-0987, TDD (573) 876-9480, Rachelle
Long.
Montana State Office, 2229 Boot Hill Court, Bozeman, MT 59715, (406)
585-2515, TDD (406) 585-2562, Deborah Chorlton.
Nebraska State Office, Federal Building, Room 152, 100 Centennial Mall
N, Lincoln, NE 68508, (402) 437-5734, TDD (402) 437-5093, Linda Anders.
Nevada State Office, 1390 South Curry Street, Carson City, NV 89703-
5146, (775) 887-1222 (ext. 25), TDD (775) 885-0633, William Brewer.
New Hampshire State Office, Concord Center, Suite 218, Box 317, 10
Ferry Street, Concord, NH 03301-5004, (603) 223-6050, TDD (603) 229-
0536, Robert McCarthy.
New Jersey State Office, 5th Floor North Suite 500, 8000 Midlantic Dr.,
Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054, (856) 787-7740, TDD (856) 787-7784, George Hyatt,
Jr.
New Mexico State Office, 6200 Jefferson St., NE., Room 255,
Albuquerque, NM 87109, (505) 761-4944, TDD (505) 761-4938, Susan Gauna.
New York State Office, The Galleries of Syracuse, 441 S. Salina Street,
Suite 357 5th Floor, Syracuse, NY 13202, (315) 477-6421, TDD (315) 477-
6421, Michael Bosak.
North Carolina State Office, 4405 Bland Road, Suite 260, Raleigh, NC
27609, (919) 873-2066, TDD (919) 873-2003, Beverly Casey.
North Dakota State Office, Federal Building, Room 208, 220 East Rosser,
PO Box 1737, Bismarck, ND 58502, (701) 530-2049, TDD (701) 530-2113,
Kathy Lake.
Ohio State Office, Federal Building, Room 507, 200 North High Street,
Columbus, OH 43215-2477, (614) 255-2409, TDD (614) 255-2554, Cathy
Simmons.
Oklahoma State Office, 100 USDA, Suite 108, Stillwater, OK 74074-2654,
(405) 742-1070, TDD (405) 742-1007, Tim Henderson.
Oregon State Office, 1201 NE Lloyd Blvd., Suite 801, Portland, OR
97232, (503) 414-3353, TDD (503) 414-3387, Rod Hansen.
Pennsylvania State Office, One Credit Union Place, Suite 330,
Harrisburg, PA 17110-2996, (717) 237-2281, TDD (717) 237-2261, Martha
Hanson.
Puerto Rico State Office, 654 Munoz Rivera Avenue, IBM Plaza, Suite
601, Hato Rey, PR 00918, (787) 766-5095 (ext. 249), TDD (787) 766-5332,
Lourdes Colon.
Rhode Island, Served by Massachusetts State Office.
South Carolina State Office, Strom Thurmond Federal Building, 1835
Assembly Street, Room 1007,
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Columbia, SC 29201, (803) 253-3432, TDD (803) 765-5697, Larry D. Floyd.
South Dakota State Office, Federal Building, Room 210, 200 Fourth
Street, SW., Huron, SD 57350, (605) 352-1132, TDD (605) 352-1147, Roger
Hazuka or Pam Reilly.
Tennessee State Office, Suite 300, 3322 West End Avenue, Nashville, TN
37203-1084, (615) 783-1375, TDD (615) 783-1397, Don Harris.
Texas State Office, Federal Building, Suite 102, 101 South Main,
Temple, TX 76501, (254) 742-9765, TDD (254) 742-9712, Scooter
Brockette.
Utah State Office, Wallace F. Bennett Federal Building, 125 S. State
Street, Room 4311, Salt Lake City, UT 84147-0350, (801) 524-4325, TDD
(801) 524-3309, Janice Kocher.
Vermont State Office, City Center, 3rd Floor, 89 Main Street,
Montpelier, VT 05602, (802) 828-6021, TDD (802) 223-6365, Heidi Setien.
Virgin Islands, Served by Florida State Office.
Virginia State Office, Culpeper Building, Suite 238, 1606 Santa Rosa
Road, Richmond, VA 23229, (804) 287-1596, TDD (804) 287-1753, CJ
Michels.
Washington State Office, 1835 Black Lake Blvd., Suite B, Olympia, WA
98512, (360) 704-7706, TDD (360) 704-7760, Bill Kirkwood.
Western Pacific Territories, Served by Hawaii State Office.
West Virginia State Office, Federal Building, 75 High Street, Room 320,
Morgantown, WV 26505-7500, (304) 284-4872, TDD (304) 284-4836, David
Cain.
Wisconsin State Office, 4949 Kirschling Court, Stevens Point, WI 54481,
(715) 345-7676, TDD (715) 345-7614, Cheryl Halverson.
Wyoming State Office, PO Box 11005, Casper, WY 82602, (307) 233-6716,
TDD (307) 233-6733, Timothy Brooks.
VIII. Non-Discrimination Statement
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination
in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color,
national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital
status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation,
genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or
part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance
program. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs) Persons with
disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program
information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact
USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD).
To file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Director,
Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC
20250-9410, or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD).
USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Dated: June 30, 2011.
Tammye Trevi[ntilde]o,
Administrator, Rural Housing Service.
[FR Doc. 2011-17110 Filed 7-6-11; 8:45 am]
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