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New Regulations for 2008 SHOP funds
SHOP Authorizing Statute
SHOP NOFA's
Environmental Review Regulations
Section 3: Employment / Economic Opportunities for Low and Very Low Income Persons
Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Act of 1970 (URA)
Fair Housing Laws
New Regulations for 2008 SHOP funds
A new HUD requirement was added to the SHOP2008 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA). This requirement dictates that all newly constructed units assisted with SHOP 2008 funds provided under this NOFA must qualify and receive Energy Star Certification by an independent Home Energy Rater (HER) upon completions and only Energy Star labeled products and appliances may be used in these units.
Verification and Certification
To have your ENERGY STAR qualified home verified and certified, a verifier inspects your project on-site and collects all the information needed to verify that it meets ENERGY STAR Home standards. During this process, the verifier directly confirms the proper selection and installation of specifications with nominal values and labels (e.g., insulation, windows, appliances).
For the performance standards, the verifier is responsible for confirming that the Performance Testing technician is approved by the program (see below), and collects the relevant testing documentation for each home, but in most cases does not directly test the systems. The verifier also records the data from the performance testing sticker applied to the air handler on the inspection form, and enters this information into the program database. For CheckMe!® and the Honeywell Service Assistant, a copy of the report must be collected by the verifier from either the technician or the builder.
Link to find participating verifier in your area: http://www.northwestenergystar.com/index.php?cID=181
Performance Testing
The ENERGY STAR Homes Northwest program maintains an up-to-date list of all individuals who have been approved to conduct performance testing in the new construction market. Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) contractors are the most likely trades to offer this service, but verifiers, building science specialists, utilities and others are eligible provided they meet all criteria. Only technicians on this list may be able to conduct testing and provide results sufficient for program compliance. The purpose of this list is to ensure that builders are directed to technicians with proven skills to conduct performance testing for new construction.
Link to find program approved Performance Testers in your area: http://www.northwestenergystar.com/index.php?state=MT&cID=182&slSearch=search
Here is a link where you can find a list by state of available Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency. http://www.dsireusa.org/
Another Web site full of good information: http://www.adaptiveenvironments.org/
SHOP Authorizing Statute
Section 11 of the Housing Opportunity Program Extension Act of 1996, as amended (42USC12805) HUD has not promulgated regulations governing the SHOP program. In addition to annual Notices of Funds Availability (NOFA's), the statue authorizing the program, as amended, provides the basis for administration of the program and use of SHOP funds by both intermediaries like Community Frameworks and local organizations. click here
SHOP NOFA's
2005
2006
2007
2008
2008 Technical Corrections
Environmental Review Regulations
Notice: CPD-01-09 - This Notice sets forth the environmental regulations and procedures for the SHOP program. It was the May 21, 2001 announcement and May 21, 2003 expiration announcement issues. It governs environmental reviews for SHOP-funded projects from the FY2001 funding round forward, unless superseded by another CPD Notice. The most current Notice in force will always be available on the HUD website. click here
To determine what level of environmental review is appropriate for your project and obtain basic information for conducting whatever review is necessary to comply with all HUD environmental review requirements, please visit the HUD Environmental Review Requirements webpage at: http://www.hud.gov/offices/cpd/environment/review/
Section 3: Employment / Economic Opportunities For Low and Very Low Income Persons
Section 3 applies to SHOP borrowers who receive more than $200,000 for infrastructure work. It also applies to contractors/subcontractors in cases where the SHOP borrower receives more than $200,000 AND the contractor/subcontractor exceeds $100,000. click here
HUD's Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) Section 3 compliance information. click here
Section 3 compliance Frequently Asked Questions. click here
Additional information can be found here. click here
Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Act of 1970 (URA)
SHOP is a Special Purposes Grant, and is therefore subject to the URA. The URA is a federal law that establishes minimum standards for federally funded programs and projects that require the acquisition of real property (real estate) or displacement of persons from their homes, businesses, or farms. The URA's protections and assistance apply to the acquisition, rehabilitation, or demolition of real property for federal or federally funded projects. See below to determine which portion of the Act applies to your project.
Real Property Acquisition
The majority of SHOP funded projects DO NOT involve relocation. If your project does not involve relocation, see Community Frameworks' URA and Real Property Acquisition Guide with sample letter. click here...
Real Property Acquisition with Relocation
If a Tenant or Business is displaced for your project, relocation applies. A Tenant is defined as someone who is living or storing their belongings on the property with the owner's consent (not squatters), whether or not the "tenant" is paying rent.
Fair Housing Laws
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