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Notice of Regulatory Waiver Requests Granted for the Second Quarter of
Calendar Year 2002; Notice
Federal Register / Vol. 67, No. 197 / Thursday, October 10, 2002 /
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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
[Docket No. FR-4767-N-02]
Notice of Regulatory Waiver Requests Granted for the Second
Quarter of Calendar Year 2002
AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, HUD.
ACTION: Public notice of the granting of regulatory waivers from April
1, 2002, through June 30, 2002.
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SUMMARY: Section 106 of the Department of Housing and Urban Development
Reform Act of 1989 (the HUD Reform Act) requires HUD to publish
quarterly Federal Register notices of all regulatory waivers that HUD
has approved. Each notice must cover the quarterly period since the
most recent Federal Register notice. The purpose of this notice is to
comply with the requirements of section 106 of the HUD Reform Act. This
notice contains a list of regulatory waivers granted by HUD during the
quarter beginning on April 1, 2002, and ending on June 30, 2002.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For general information about this
notice, contact Aaron Santa Anna, Assistant General Counsel for
Regulations, Room 10276, Department of Housing and Urban Development,
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-0500; telephone (202)
708-3055 (this is not a toll-free number). Hearing- or speech-impaired
persons may access this number via TTY by calling the toll-free Federal
Information Relay Service at 1-800-877-8391.
For information concerning a particular waiver action for which
public notice is provided in this document, contact the person whose
name and address follow the description of the waiver granted in the
accompanying list of waiver-grant actions.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As part of the HUD Reform Act, the Congress
adopted, at HUD's request, legislation to limit and control the
granting of regulatory waivers by HUD. Section 106 of the HUD Reform
Act added a new section 7(q) to the Department of Housing and Urban
Development Act (2 U.S.C. 3535(q)), which provides that:
1. Any waiver of a regulation must be in writing and must specify
the grounds for approving the waiver;
2. Authority to approve a waiver of a regulation may be delegated
by the Secretary only to an individual of Assistant Secretary or
equivalent rank, and the person to whom authority to waive is delegated
must also have authority to issue the particular regulation to be
waived;
3. Not less than quarterly, the Secretary must notify the public of
all waivers of regulations that HUD has approved, by publishing a
notice in the Federal Register. These notices (each covering the period
since the most recent previous notification) shall:
a. Identify the project, activity, or undertaking involved;
b. Describe the nature of the provision waived, and the designation
of the provision;
c. Indicate the name and title of the person who granted the waiver
request;
d. Describe briefly the grounds for approval of the request; and
e. State how additional information about a particular waiver-grant
action may be obtained.
Section 106 of the HUD Reform Act also contains requirements
applicable to waivers of HUD handbook provisions that are not relevant
to the purpose of this notice.
This notice follows procedures provided in HUD's Statement of
Policy on Waiver of Regulations and Directives issued on April 22, 1991
(56 FR 16337). This notice covers HUD's waiver-grant activity from
April 1, 2002, through June 30, 2002. For ease of reference, the
waivers granted by HUD are listed by HUD program office (for example,
the Office of Community Planning and Development, the Office of
Housing, the Office of Public and Indian Housing, etc.). Within each
program office grouping, the waivers are listed sequentially by the
section of title 24 being waived. For example, a waiver-grant action
involving the waiver of a provision in 24 CFR part 58 would come before
a waiver of a provision in 24 CFR part 570.
Where more than one regulatory provision is involved in the grant
of a particular waiver request, the action is listed under the section
number of the first regulatory requirement that appears in title 24 of
the Code of Federal Regulations and that is being waived as part of the
waiver-grant action. For example, a waiver of both Sec. 58.73 and
Sec. 58.74 would appear sequentially in the listing under Sec. 58.73.
Waiver-grant actions involving the same initial regulatory citation
are in time sequence beginning with the earliest-dated waiver-grant
action.
Should HUD receive additional reports of waiver actions taken
during the period covered by this report before the next report is
published, the next updated report will include these earlier actions,
as well as those that occurred during July 1, 2002, through September
30, 2002.
Accordingly, information about approved waiver requests pertaining
to HUD regulations is provided in the Appendix that follows this
notice.
Dated: September 27, 2002.
Alphonso Jackson,
Deputy Secretary.
Appendix
Listing of Waivers of Regulatory Requirements Granted by Offices of the
Department of Housing and Urban Development April 1, 2002, Through June
30, 2002
Note to Reader: More information about the granting of these
waivers, including a copy of the waiver request and approval, may be
obtained by contacting the person whose name is listed as the
contact person directly after each set of waivers granted.
The regulatory waivers granted appear in the following order:
I. Regulatory waivers granted by the Office of Community Planning
and Development.
II. Regulatory waivers granted by the Office of Housing.
III. Regulatory waivers granted by the Office of Public and Indian
Housing.
I. Regulatory Waivers Granted by the Office of Community Planning and
Development
For further information about the following waiver actions,
please see the name of the contact person who immediately follows
the description of the waiver granted.
[sbull] Regulations: 24 CFR 91.520(a).
Project/Activity: The State of Wisconsin requested a waiver of
the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
Deadline.
Nature of Requirement: Section 91.520(a) requires each grantee
to submit a performance report to HUD within 90 days after the close
of the grantee's program year. The State of Wisconsin's program year
ended on March 31, 2002; thus, its CAPER was due on June 30, 2002.
The state requested an extension of its submission deadline until
September 30, 2002.
Granted By: Roy A. Bernardi, Assistant Secretary for Community
Planning and Development.
Date Granted: June 6, 2002.
Reasons Waived: While HUD desires timely reports, it is also
interested in ensuring that the performance reports prepared by
grantees are complete and accurate. Therefore, under the authority
of 24 CFR 91.600, the requirements of 24 CFR 91.520(a) were waived
and the State of Wisconsin was given an extension to September 30,
2002, to submit its 2001 CAPER to HUD.
Contact: Cornelia Robertson-Terry, Office of Community Planning
and Development, Room 7152, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410;
telephone: (202) 708-2565, extension 4556.
[sbull] Regulations: 24 CFR 92.212(b).
Project/Activity: Washington County Consortium in Texas
requested a waiver of the pre-award costs requirements set forth at
24 CFR 92.212(b) of the HOME regulations.
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Nature of Requirements: Section 92.212(b) provides that
administrative and planning costs may be incurred at the beginning
of the participating jurisdiction's consolidated program year, or
the date the Consolidated Plan is received by HUD, whichever is
later. Such costs may be charged to the HOME allocation after its
award, provided the costs meet the statutory and regulatory
requirements of the HOME program.
Granted by: Roy A. Bernardi, Assistant Secretary for Community
Planning and Development.
Date Granted: April 29, 2002.
Reasons Waived: The Department found that the need of the
Washington County Consortium to develop and execute various
documents to complete the process of becoming a participating
jurisdiction constitutes good cause for a waiver to permit the
county to incur pre-award costs for eligible HOME planning and
administrative activities. The waiver granted covers those costs
incurred in forming the consortium and developing the Consolidated
Plan that are incurred after the date the consortium notifies HUD of
its intention to participate in the HOME program. The waiver is
consistent with the provisions of 24 CFR 570.200(h)(1)(i) of the
Community Development Block Grant regulations which authorize new
grantees to incur pre-award costs for the development of the first
Consolidated Plan.
Contact: Cornelia Robertson-Terry, Office of Community Planning
and Development, Room 7152, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410;
telephone: (202) 708-2565, extension 4556.
[sbull] Regulations: 24 CFR 92.252(a).
Project Activity: The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, on behalf
of Boston Aging Concerns Young and Old United, Inc. (BAC-YOU) and
its ``GrandFamilies House'' in Dorchester, Massachusetts, requested
a waiver of the HOME rent requirements.
Nature of Requirement: Section 92.252(a) provides for the use of
Section 8 fair market rents in HOME units if the units are occupied
by a head-of-household caring for grandchildren if three conditions
are met. First, a qualified family receiving Section 8 tenant-based
rental assistance must occupy the unit. Second, the rent for the
unit must not exceed the fair market rent for comparable units in
the area. Third, additional revenue from the higher rent must be
expended for improved affordable housing for the grandfamilies.
Granted By: Roy A. Bernardi, Assistant Secretary for Community
Planning and Development.
Date Granted: May 22, 2002.
Reasons Waived: The Department determined that 18 high HOME rent
units in the BAC-YOU- GrandFamilies House satisfy the three
conditions required by Section 215 of National Affordable Housing
Act. Good cause for waiver exists because the revenue generated by
the waiver enables BAC-YOU- to enhance the services provided by the
GrandFamilies House to its residents. The waiver was granted to
permit BAC-YOU- to charge the Section 8 rent in the 18 high HOME
rent units in the GrandFamilies House. The Commonwealth of
Massachusetts requested that the waiver be granted retroactively to
the date of the statutory amendment. The Department does not grant
retroactive waivers. The waiver was granted prospectively only.
Contact: Cornelia Robertson-Terry, Office of Community Planning
and Development, Room 7152, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410;
telephone: (202) 708-2565, extension 4556.
[sbull] Regulations: 24 CFR 92.254(a)(2)(iii).
Project/Activity: DeKalb County, Georgia, requested a waiver for
the City of Decatur of the HOME regulation requiring participating
jurisdictions to use the Single Family Mortgage Limits.
Nature of Requirement: Section 92.254(a)(2)(iii) of the HOME
regulation requires participating jurisdictions to use the Single
Family Mortgage Limits established under Section 203(b) of the
National Housing Act to determine maximum after rehabilitation value
of the single family homeownership units assisted with HOME funds.
As an alternative to the Section 203(b) limits, HOME regulations at
24 CFR 92.254 (a)(2)(iii) allow participating jurisdictions to
perform a local market survey to determine 95 percent of the median
area purchase price for single-family housing; this figure then
serves as the maximum value limit for single family homeownership
units.
Granted By: Roy A. Bernardi, Assistant Secretary for Community
Planning and Development.
Date Granted: May 10, 2002.
Reasons Waived: Dekalb County requested a waiver to permit it to
use the survey data of the City of Decatur to establish 95 percent
of median area purchase price for the single-family housing located
in the city instead of using county-wide survey data. The remainder
of the county will continue to use the Section 203(b) Single Family
Mortgage Limit. There is good cause to grant the waiver because
DeKalb County has documented a significant disparity in the value of
housing between the City of Decatur and the rest of the county. The
waiver applies to the City of Decatur's owner occupied
rehabilitation program. The county must resubmit a survey of sales
prices within the city to HUD annually.
Contact: Cornelia Robertson-Terry, Office of Community Planning
and Development, Room 7152, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410;
telephone: (202) 708-2565, extension 4556.
[sbull] Regulations: 24 CFR 92.258(a) and 92.258(d)(1).
Project Activity: The State of Kansas requested a waiver to
allow two HOME-assisted Elder Cottage Housing Opportunity (ECHO)
units to be relocated to the site of a multifamily housing project
for the developmentally disabled.
Nature of Requirement: Section 92.258(a) states that ECHO units
are to be designed to be installed adjacent to existing single-
family dwellings. The regulations at 24 CFR 92.258(d)(1) also state
that, ``only one ECHO unit may be provided per host property.''
Granted By: Roy A. Bernardi, Assistant Secretary for Community
Planning and Development.
Dated Granted: May 10, 2002.
Reasons Waived: The Department found that there was good cause
to grant this waiver because doing so will preserve the availability
of affordable housing in Kansas. The Department considers this
arrangement between the Northeast Kansas Community Action Program
and Achievement Services to be acceptable given that eligible
persons will occupy the units and the units will maintain their
affordability.
Contact: Cornelia Robertson-Terry, Office of Community Planning
and Development, Room 7152, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410;
telephone: (202) 708-2565, extension 4556.
[sbull] Regulations: 24 CFR 92.503(b).
Project/Activity: The State of Iowa requested waiver of the
repayment requirement of the HOME Investment Partnerships Program
final rule.
Nature of Requirement: Section 92.503(b) requires that a
participating jurisdiction must repay HOME funds invested in housing
that does not meet the affordability requirements for the period
specified. While the period of affordability for the original house
will not be met, the participating jurisdiction is proposing to
substitute a larger unit that better suits the needs of the
occupants and that satisfies all HOME requirements for the remaining
period of affordability.
Granted By: Roy A. Bernardi, Assistant Secretary for Community
Planning and Development.
Date Granted: April 9, 2002.
Reasons Waived: The Department determined that there was good
cause for the waiver because the interest of the low-income
residents will be protected and the objective of the HOME program
will continue to be met.
Contact: Cornelia Robertson-Terry, Office of Community Planning
and Development, Room 7152, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410;
telephone: (202) 708-2565, extension 4556.
[sbull] Regulations: 24CFR 570.206(g).
Project/Activity: The City of Moorhead, Minnesota, requested a
waiver so that the city could pay eligible administrative costs to
facilitate the development of 34 units of affordable rental housing.
Nature of Requirement: Section 570.206(g) provides that
assistance under this part of the regulation is limited to units
that are identified in the grantee's HUD approved housing assistance
plan (HAP). In as much as the Consolidated Plan includes non-housing
activities and is not exclusively limited to low- and moderate-
income persons, the Department determined that 24 CFR 570.206(g)
cannot be read as only allowing a substitution costs related to the
Consolidated Plan for costs formerly eligible in connection with the
HAP. However, if a specific activity is construed to include a HAP-
type of implementing activity for costs statutorily permitted, the
Department is willing to consider a waiver of 24 CFR 570.206(g) to
permit the expenditure of Community
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Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for administrative expenses
designed to facilitate the development of housing.
Granted By: Roy A. Bernardi, Assistant Secretary for Community
Planning and Development.
Date Granted: April 12, 2002.
Reasons Waived: The use of CDBG funds in this instance, to pay
for pre-development costs related to the development of 34 units of
affordable rental housing, is a HAP type of implementing activity
for costs statutorily permitted. If a waiver is not approved and the
city is unable to raise the funds to provide the required local
funding for this project, these affordable rental housing units
would be lost. This would create an undue hardship and adversely
affect the purposes of the program because there is a need for these
housing units for low-and-moderate income households, therefore a
waiver was granted.
Contact: Cornelia Robertson-Terry, Office of Community Planning
and Development, Room 7152, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410;
telephone: (202) 708-2565, extension 4556.
[sbull] Regulations: 24 CFR 882.408(b).
Project/Activity: Miami Dade Housing Agency (MDHA) and Carrfour
Corporation of Miami, Florida, requested a waiver of the current
Moderate Rehabilitation Single Room Occupancy (SRO) Fair Market Rent
(FMR) for the Little Haiti Gateway SRO project.
Nature of Requirement: Section 882.408(b) provides that, with
Field Office approval, a public housing agency (PHA) may approve
initial gross rents which exceed the applicable FMR by up to 10
percent for all units of a given size in specified areas.
Granted By: Roy A. Bernardi, Assistant Secretary for Community
Planning and Development.
Date Granted: April 18, 2002.
Reasons Waived: The provision of 24 CFR 882.408(b) which allows
pre-agreement exception rents to be approved only on an area-wide
basis has been waived. The reasons are: MDHA has been working since
1993, when the project was conditionally approved, to bring this
project to completion. The ACC was effective on June 1, l995. During
the last six years there have been many obstacles that have caused
project delays. The delays included change in owner, change in
sites, obtaining financial resources, and change in developer. When
the original owner was unable to develop the project, MDHA initiated
a request for proposals process for a new owner and Carrfour was
selected in March 1997, to develop the Little Haiti project.
Carrfour identified a site but the site fell through since the owner
of the property, which was occupied, failed to obtain consent of the
beneficiaries within the prescribed time frame. Therefore, another
site had to be located and this took approximately six months. The
change in sites affected the use of acquisition funds allocated by
the State for the project. The funds originally set aside for the
other proposed site had to be reprogrammed for the new site, which
took over two years.
Contact: Cornelia Robertson-Terry, Office of Community Planning
and Development, Room 7152, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410;
telephone: (202) 708-2565, extension 4556.
II. Regulatory Waivers Granted by the Office of Housing
For further information about the following waiver actions,
please see the name of the contact person who immediately follows
the description of the waiver granted.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 200.54(a).
Project/Activity: W.H. Block Building, Indianapolis, IN; Project
Number: 073-35552.
Nature of Requirement: Section 200.54(a) establishes the
procedures for a pro-rata disbursement of the mortgagor's front
money escrow funds and Federal Housing Administration (FHA) insured
mortgage proceeds for the subject property.
Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 9, 2002.
Reason Waived: Since the front money escrow is so large, the
insured proceeds would not be disbursed for 6 to 8 months after
initial endorsement, resulting in payment of extension fees to the
investors who purchased the Government National Mortgage Association
(GNMA) mortgage-backed securities. Providing a waiver of 24 CFR
200.54(a) will permit the Indianapolis Multifamily Hub to approve a
pro-rata disbursement of front money and mortgage proceeds, thereby
allowing the mortgagee not to pay GNMA extension fees.
Contact: Michael McCullough, Director, Office of Multifamily
Development, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20410-7000; telephone: (202) 708-
1142.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 200.54(a).
Project/Activity: Clyburn Apartments, Denver, CO; Project
Number: 101-35555.
Nature of Requirement: Section 200.54(a) establishes the
procedures for a pro-rata disbursement of the mortgagor's front
money escrow funds and FHA insured mortgage proceeds for the subject
project.
Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 20, 2002.
Reason Waived: Since the front money escrow is so large, the
insured proceeds would not be disbursed for several months,
resulting in the payment of extension fees to the investors who
purchased the GNMA mortgage-backed securities. Providing a waiver of
24 CFR 200.54(a) will permit the Denver Hub to approve a pro-rata
disbursement of front money and mortgage proceeds, thereby allowing
the mortgagee not to pay GNMA extension fees.
Contact: Michael McCullough, Director, Office of Multifamily
Development, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20410-7000; telephone: (202) 708-
1142.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 200.54(a).
Project/Activity: The Villas at Metro Center Apartments,
Nashville, TN; Project Number: 086-35273.
Nature of Requirement: Section 200.54(a) establishes the
procedures for a Pro-rata Disbursement of the Mortgagor's Front
Money Escrow Funds and FHA insured mortgage proceeds for the subject
property.
Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: June 21, 2002.
Reason Waived: Since the front money escrow is so large, the
insured proceeds would not be disbursed for several months,
resulting in payment of extension fees to the investors who
purchased the GNMA mortgage-backed securities. Providing a waiver of
24 CFR 200.54(a) will permit the Nashville Multifamily Program
Center to approve a pro-rata disbursement of front money and
mortgage proceeds, thereby allowing the mortgagee not to pay GNMA
extension fees.
Contact: Michael McCullough, Director, Office of Multifamily
Development, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20410-7000; telephone: (202) 708-
1142.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 203.42(a).
Project/Activity: Housing Authority of the City of Spokane
(SHA), Spokane, WA.
Nature of Requirement: Section 203.42(a) prohibits the placing
of FHA mortgage insurance on any rental property if the property is
part of a project, subdivision, or group of rental properties in
which the mortgagor has a financial interest in eight or more
dwelling units.
Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 20, 2002.
Reason Waived: The waiver allowed the Housing Authority of the
City of Spokane, Washington, to acquire and sell, using FHA mortgage
insurance, sixty newly constructed homes to low- and moderate-income
homebuyers under a lease purchase option program called ``The
Welcome Home Program.''
Contact: Vance T. Morris, Director, Office of Single Family
Program Development, Department of Housing and Urban Development,
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-7000; telephone: (202)
708-2121.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 203.49(c).
Project/Activity: Mortgagee, First Mortgage Corporation of
Diamond Bar, California.
Nature of Requirement: Section 203.49(c) provides that lenders
may extend the initial interest rate adjustment dates on ARM loans
to any time within a 12 to 18 month window thus rendering the loans
eligible for placement in GNMA pools. Ineligibility of the loans for
delivery to GNMA would result in financial hardship to the mortgagee
and will not have an adverse impact on any mortgagors.
Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 29, 2002.
Reason Waived: The Corporation requested extensions of the
initial change date for four ARM loans beyond the 12-18 month window
period as required by 24 CFR 203.49(c).
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Approving the waiver enabled the lender to scrutinize the loans and
rendered them no harm to the borrowers or the Department.
Contact: Vance T. Morris, Director, Office of Single Family
Program Development, Department of Housing and Urban Development,
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-7000; telephone (202)
708-2121.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 203.674(b)(1), 24 CFR 203.675, 24 CFR
203.676, 24 CFR 203.677, 24 CFR 203.678.
Project/Activity: Predatory Lending Assistance/St. Ambrose
Housing Aid, Baltimore, MD.
Nature of Requirement: Section 203.674(b) (1) specifies that
occupants must make timely request for occupied conveyance. Section
203.675 sets out the requirements for adequate notice to occupants
of pending acquisition. Section 203.676 identifies the required time
frames for occupants to request occupied conveyance. Section 203.677
pertains to time frames for HUD's written decision to allow occupied
conveyance. Section 203.678 references time frames for borrowers to
request occupied conveyance.
Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 16, 2002.
Reason Waived: These regulations were waived in order to allow
the Department to accept occupied conveyance of up to 20 properties
in Baltimore that were determined to be impacted by predatory
lending schemes. Occupied conveyance will facilitate and expedite a
direct sale of the properties to St. Ambrose Housing Aid Center
which will supervise rehabilitation and resell or lease the
properties back to borrowers who were victims of predatory lending.
Contact: Joe McCloskey, Director, Office of Single Family Asset
Management, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-7000; telephone: (202) 708-1672.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 219.220(b).
Project/Activity: Church Manor, Smithfield, VA; Project Number:
051-35012.
Nature of Requirement: Section 219.220(b) governs the repayment
of assistance provided under the Flexible Subsidy Program for
Troubled Projects prior to May 1, 1996, requiring that assistance
paid to project owners must be repaid at the earlier of the
expiration of the term of the mortgage, termination of mortgage
insurance, prepayment of the mortgage or at sale of the project.
Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: June 10, 2002.
Reason Waived: The Richmond Multifamily Program Center requested
waiver of this regulation in order to subordinate the Flexible
Subsidy financing following the refinancing/rehabilitation of the
subject property through Low Income Housing Tax Credits and non-FHA
insured loans. The owner requested permission to make a payment
toward the Flexible Subsidy loan and the subordinate the remainder
following the refinancing/rehabilitation of the property. If the
waiver was not granted, the owner would not have funds to repay the
Flexible Subsidy loan and would not be able to close on the new
financing package, thereby losing the opportunity to improve this
much needed affordable rural housing for the low-income citizens of
Smithfield.
Contact: Beverly J. Miller, Director, Office of Asset
Management, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh
Street, SW, Room 6160, Washington, DC 20410-7000; telephone: (202)
708-3730.
[sbull] Regulations: 24 CFR 401.600.
Project/Activity: The following projects requested waivers to
the 12-month limit at above-market rents (24 CFR 401.600):
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FHA No. Project name State
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10135289......................... Mountain View Place CO
10135284......................... Normandy Gardens... CO
01755027......................... Bristol Court CT
Apartments.
00035194......................... Hunter Pines West DC
Apartments.
14035022......................... Hilo Val Hala...... HI
07335337......................... Woodland East II IN
Apartments.
08335333......................... Pegasus 80......... KY
02335169......................... Bel-Air Homes...... MA
08435238......................... Gotham Apartments.. MO
09335087......................... El Dorita MT
Apartments.
03135175......................... Livingston Homes... NJ
03135174......................... Somerset Homes..... NJ
03135212......................... Willow Court NJ
Apartments.
01257157......................... Parkway Plaza...... NY
04235276......................... Clinton Circle OH
Apartments.
04235185......................... Regency Square OH
Apartments.
04335228......................... Marion Green OH
Apartments.
05635040......................... San Fernando PR
Apartments.
01657007......................... New City Apartments RI
07535271......................... Timber Ridge WI
Apartments.
04535119......................... Wildwood House..... WV
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Nature of Requirement: Section 401.600 requires that projects be
marked down to market rents within 12 months of their first
expiration date after January 1, 1998. The intent of this provision
is to ensure timely processing of requests for restructuring, and
that the properties will not default on their Federal Housing
Administration (FHA) insured mortgages during the restructuring
process.
Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 3, 2002.
Reasons Waived: The projects listed above were not assigned to
the participating administrative entities (PAEs) in a timely manner
or for which the restructuring analysis was unavoidably delayed due
to no fault of the owner.
Contact: Alberta Zinno, Office of Multifamily Housing Assistance
Restructuring, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Portals
Building, Suite 400, 1280 Maryland Avenue, Washington, DC 20410;
telephone (202) 708-0001.
[sbull] Regulations: 24 CFR 401.600.
Project/Activity: The following projects requested waivers to
the 12-month limit at above-market rents (24 CFR 401.600):
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FHA No. Project name State
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06535336......................... Berwood Apartments. MS
01257153......................... East 21st Street NY
Apartments.
04235330......................... Shaker Park Garden OH
Apartments II.
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Nature of Requirement: Section 401.600 requires that projects be
marked down to market rents within 12 months of their first
expiration date after January 1, 1998. The intent of this provision
is to ensure timely processing of requests for restructuring, and
that the properties will not default on their FHA insured mortgages
during the restructuring process.
Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 25, 2002.
Reasons Waived: The projects listed above were not assigned to
the PAEs in a timely manner or for which the restructuring analysis
was unavoidably delayed due to no fault of the owner.
Contact: Alberta Zinno, Office of Multifamily Housing Assistance
Restructuring, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Portals
Building, Suite 400, 1280 Maryland Avenue, Washington, DC 20410;
telephone (202) 708-0001.
[sbull] Regulations: 24 CFR 401.600.
Project/Activity: The following projects requested waivers to
the 12-month limit at above-market rents (24 CFR 401.600):
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FHA No. Project name State
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800002463........................ South Bay Villa.... CA
800002539........................ Sunnyview Villa.... CA
800001364........................ Dakota Woods II.... CA
800001364........................ Dakota Woods II.... CA
800003075........................ Lincoln Square..... CO
800003611........................ Twin Towers........ CT
800030044........................ Prestwyck Apts..... DE
800005011........................ The Pines GA
Apartments.
800007311........................ Mission Woods KS
Apartments.
800007137........................ Bonita Terrace..... KS
800007702........................ Irvin Cobb KY
Apartments.
800007738........................ Lincoln Village.... KY
800000061........................ Pegasus 80......... KY
800008152........................ Rayville West...... LA
800008501........................ Garand Court....... MA
800009380........................ Orchard Mews MD
Apartments.
800011601........................ Hamilton Apartments MO
800011936........................ Tiffany Rehab...... MO
800013100........................ Old Farm Apartments NC
800013100........................ Old Farm Apartments NC
800015008........................ Crestview Gardens.. NY
800015201........................ Green Acres NY
Apartments.
800016070........................ Schoolhouse NY
Apartments.
800015693........................ Prospect Arms NY
Apartments.
800016158........................ South Fulton NY
Rehabilitation.
800017340........................ Courtyard.......... OH
800016243........................ Ashland Manor...... OH
800016911........................ McArthur Park...... OH
800017336........................ Sunset Square...... OH
800017388........................ Uptown Village OH
Apartments.
800017407........................ Victorian Heritage. OH
800018190........................ Anthracite PA
Apartments.
800018697........................ Mulberry Tower..... PA
800019795........................ Swift Creek SC
Apartments.
800046298........................ Pebble Creek TX
Apartments.
800022757........................ The Sundowner WA
Apartments.
800023231........................ Orchard Court WI
Apartments.
800023733........................ Williamson Towers.. WV
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Nature of Requirement: Section 401.600 requires that projects be
marked down to market rents within 12 months of their first
expiration date after January 1, 1998. The intent of this provision
is to ensure timely processing of requests for restructuring, and
that the properties will not default on their FHA insured mortgages
during the restructuring process.
Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 30, 2002.
Reasons Waived: The projects listed above were not assigned to
the PAEs in a timely manner or for which the restructuring analysis
was unavoidably delayed due to no fault of the owner.
Contact: Alberta Zinno, Office of Multifamily Housing Assistance
Restructuring, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Portals
Building, Suite 400, 1280 Maryland Avenue, Washington, DC 20410;
telephone (202) 708-0001.
[sbull] Regulations: 24 CFR 401.600.
Project/Activity: The following projects requested waivers to
the 12-month limit at above-market rents (24 CFR 401.600):
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FHA No. Project name State
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06235331......................... Oak Ridge AL
Apartments.
06235332......................... Town Creek Apts.... AL
06235328......................... Westgate Apts...... AL
07135408......................... Deerfield Woods IL
Phase II.
07335378......................... Swiss Meadows...... IN
07335349......................... Willow Glen IN
Apartments.
08335314......................... Dupont Manual KY
Apartments.
08335267......................... Lakeland Wesley KY
Village I.
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05235338......................... Sharp Leadenhall II MD
05335287......................... R.M. Wilson NC
Apartments.
01257016......................... Mohegan Apartments. NY
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Nature of Requirement: Section 401.600 requires that projects be
marked down to market rents within 12 months of their first
expiration date after January 1, 1998. The intent of this provision
is to ensure timely processing of requests for restructuring, and
that the properties will not default on their FHA insured mortgages
during the restructuring process.
Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: June 27, 2002.
Reasons Waived: The projects listed above were not assigned to
the PAEs in a timely manner or for which the restructuring analysis
was unavoidably delayed due to no fault of the owner.
Contact: Alberta Zinno, Office of Multifamily Housing Assistance
Restructuring, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Portals
Building, Suite 400, 1280 Maryland Avenue, Washington, DC 20410;
telephone (202) 708-0001.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: Reggie's Place, Suffolk, VA; Project Number:
051-HD096/VA36-Q001-011.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of approved capital advance funds prior to initial
closing.
Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 3, 2002.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed, comparable
to other similar projects developed in the area, and the sponsor has
obtained additional funding from other sources.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410,
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: Westlake Apartments, Pittsburgh, PA; Project
Number: 033-EE101/PA28-S991-005.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of approved capital advance funds prior to initial
closing.
Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 3, 2002.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed, comparable
to other similar projects developed in the area, and the sponsor/
owner has exhausted all efforts to secure additional funds from
other sources.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410;
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: Meadow Brook Apartments, San Antonio, TX;
Project Number: 115-HD033/TX59-Q001-002.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of approved capital advance funds prior to initial
closing.
Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 16, 2002.
Reason Waived: The project was economically designed, comparable
in cost to similar projects, and the sponsor could not contribute
any additional funds.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410;
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: Employment Options, Incorporated, Marlboro,
MA; Project Number: 023-HD131/MA06-Q971-012.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of approved capital advance funds prior to initial
closing.
Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 25, 2002.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed, is
comparable to other similar projects developed in the area, and the
sponsor has exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from
other sources.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20410;
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: Lakeside Place, Orlando, FL; Project Number:
067-HD068/FL29-Q991-004.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of approved capital advance funds prior to initial
closing.
Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 25, 2002.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed, is
comparable to other similar projects developed in the area, and the
sponsor has exhausted all efforts to find additional funds from
outside sources.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410;
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: Checed Warwick, Newport News, VA; Project
Number: 051-EE070/VA36-S991-001.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of approved capital advance funds prior to initial
closing.
Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 30, 2002.
Reason Waived: The project was economically designed, comparable
to other projects in the area, and the sponsor exhausted all efforts
to obtain additional funding from other sources.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410;
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: Faye Street Group Home, Chesapeake, VA;
Project Number: 051-HD078/VA36-Q991-001.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of approved capital advance funds prior to initial
closing.
Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 30, 2002.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed, comparable
to other similar projects in the area, and the sponsor has exhausted
all efforts to obtain additional funding.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410;
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: Together With Friends, Saginaw, MI; Project
Number: 048-HD009/MI28-Q001-002.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of approved capital advance funds prior to initial
closing.
Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 30, 2002.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed, is
comparable to other similar projects in the area, and the owner has
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other
sources.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant
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Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-3000.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: Barrett House, Suffolk, VA; Project Number:
051-HD097/VA36-Q001-012.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of approved capital advance funds prior to initial
closing.
Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 30, 2002.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed, is
comparable in cost to similar projects, and the sponsor cannot
contribute any additional funds.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20410;
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: St. Andrews of Jennings Phase II, St. Louis,
MO; Project Number: 085-EE049/MO36-S001-002.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of approved capital advance funds prior to initial
closing.
Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 16, 2002.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed, is
comparable in cost to similar projects, and the sponsor cannot
contribute any additional funds.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410;
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: Guide Texler Homes, Incorporated, Lanham, MD;
Project Number: 000-HD048/MD39-Q001-003.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of approved capital advance funds prior to initial
closing.
Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 17, 2002.
Reason Waived: The sponsor exhausted all efforts to obtain
additional funding from other sources; the project is economically
designed and is comparable to other similar projects developed in
the area.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20410;
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: Kane Cook Homes, Elgin, IL; Project Number:
071-HD113/IL06-Q991-003.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of approved capital advance funds prior to initial
closing.
Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 17, 2002.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed, is
comparable to other similar projects developed in that area, and the
sponsor has exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from
other sources.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410;
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: The McDowell County Housing Action Network,
Gary, WV; Project Number: 045-EE014/WV15-S001-001.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of approved capital advance funds prior to initial
closing.
Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 21, 2002.
Reason Waived: The sponsor exhausted all efforts to obtain
additional funding from other sources; the project is economically
designed and comparable to other similar projects developed in the
area.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410;
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: Piney Ridge Apartments, Danville, VA; Project
Number: 051-HD077/VA36-Q981-008.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of approved capital advance funds prior to initial
closing.
Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 22, 2002.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed, is similar
in construction to other projects developed in the area, and the
sponsor has no other resources to contribute additional funds.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410;
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: National Church Residences of Manhattan II,
Manhattan, KS; Project Number: 102-EE024/KS16-S001-002.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of approved capital advance funds prior to initial
closing.
Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 22, 2002.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and
comparable to other similar projects developed in the area, and the
sponsor has exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from
other sources.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410;
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: Concerned Care, Kansas City, MO; Project
Number: 084-HD033/MO16-Q001-001.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of approved capital advance funds prior to initial
closing.
Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: June 16, 2002.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed, comparable
to other similar projects developed in the area, and the sponsor
cannot contribute any additional funds.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410;
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: Meadow Park, Sarasota, FL; Project Number:
067-EE106/FL29-S001-001.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of approved capital advance funds prior to initial
closing.
Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: June 20, 2002.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed, comparable
in cost to similar projects, and the sponsor cannot contribute any
additional funds.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410;
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: Elm Street Home, Webster, IA; Project Number:
074-HD022/IA05-Q001-001.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of approved capital advance funds prior to initial
closing.
Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: June 26, 2002.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed, comparable
to other similar projects developed in the area, and the sponsor
cannot contribute any additional funds.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant
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Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451
Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-
3000.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: Mental Health Care, Inc., Brandon, FL; Project
Number: 067-HD066/FL29-Q991-011.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of approved capital advance funds prior to initial
closing.
Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: June 26, 2002.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed, comparable
to other similar projects developed in the area, and the sponsor has
contributed to the project.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410;
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: Village Apartments, Rantoul, IL; Project
Number: 072-HD111/IL06-Q001-001.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of approved capital advance funds prior to initial
closing.
Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: June 26, 2002.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed, comparable
to other similar projects developed in the jurisdiction, and the
sponsor has exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from
other sources.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410;
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d) and 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Thomaston VOA Elderly Housing, Bath, ME;
Project Number: 024-EE038/ME36-S971-003.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of approved capital advance funds prior to initial
closing. Section 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund
reservation for the capital advance is 18 months from the date of
issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved by HUD
on a case-by-case basis.
Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 16, 2002.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and
comparable to other similar projects developed in your jurisdiction.
Further $71,388 in additional funding is being provided through the
Maine State Housing Authority. The sponsor has exhausted all means
to find the funds through other sources. The project has also
incurred significant delays associated with the need to change sites
several times.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410;
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d) and 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Manor House, Austin, TX; Project Number: 115-
HD030/TX59-Q991-003.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of approved capital advance funds prior to initial
closing. Section 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund
reservation for the capital advance is 18 months from the date of
issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved by HUD
on a case-by-case basis.
Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 16, 2002.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed, is
comparable to other similar projects developed in the jurisdiction,
and the sponsor has exhausted all efforts to obtain additional
funding from other sources. Also, delays were caused while the owner
located additional funds for construction and resolved legal issues
involving the site.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410;
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d) and 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: The Pavilion at Immaculate Conception, Bronx,
NY; Project Number: 012-EE247/NY36-S981-003.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of approved capital advance funds prior to initial
closing. Section 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund
reservation for the capital advance is 18 months from the date of
issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved by HUD
on a case-by-case basis.
Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 23, 2002.
Reason Waived: Additional time was needed to find another
general contractor, and determine a feasible construction budget.
The project is economically designed, is comparable to other
projects developed in the area, and the sponsor has exhausted all
efforts to find additional funds from other sources.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410;
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d) and 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Agua Azul, Albuquerque, NM; Project Number:
116-HD013/NM16-Q991-002.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of approved capital advance funds prior to initial
closing. Section 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund
reservation for the capital advance is 18 months from the date of
issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved by HUD
on a case-by-case basis.
Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 25, 2002.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed, is
comparable to other projects developed in the area, and the sponsor
has exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other
sources other than the $250,000 it is receiving from the City of
Albuquerque in HOME funds. Additional time is necessary to issue the
firm commitment and arrange for the initial closing.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410;
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d) and 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Gene Gilbert Manor, Albuquerque, NM; Project
Number: 116-HD011/NM16-Q981-001.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of approved capital advance funds prior to initial
closing. Section 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund
reservation for the capital advance is 18 months from the date of
issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved by HUD
on a case-by-case basis.
Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 30, 2002.
Reason Waived: The sponsor had to change contractors because the
original contractor was unable to obtain a bond. The project is
economically designed, is comparable to other similar projects
developed in the area, and the Sponsor has exhausted all efforts to
obtain additional funding from outside sources.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410;
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d) and 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Santa Fe Homeward Bound Apartments, Santa Fe,
NM; Project Number: 116-HD014/NM16-Q991-003.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of approved capital advance funds prior to initial
closing. Section 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund
reservation for the capital advance is 18 months from the date of
issuance with limited exceptions up to 24
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months, as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 30, 2002.
Reason Waived: Additional time is needed for the firm commitment
application to be processed and the initial closing to take place.
The project is economically designed, is comparable to other
projects developed in the area, and the sponsor has exhausted all
efforts to find additional funds from other sources.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410;
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: St. Boniface Gardens, Inc., Pembroke Pines,
FL; Project Number: 066-EE074/FL29-S991-006.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation for the capital advance is 18
months from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24
months, as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 2, 2002.
Reason Waived: There was an unexpected delay in getting a plat
recorded.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410;
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Hale O Man'o Lana Hou II, Maui, HI; Project
Number: 140-HD015/HI10-Q961-001.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation for the capital advance is 18
months from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24
months, as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 3, 2002.
Reason Waived: The project experienced delays in securing
approval for a partial release of the Section 202/8 mortgage on the
existing site and the lengthy process for the County of Maui to
approve the subdivision of the site, and an amendment of the ground
lease.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410;
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: AHEPA 156 Apartments, Canonsburg, Washington
County, PA; Project Number: 033-EE098/PA28-S991-002.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation for the capital advance is 18
months from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24
months, as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 3, 2002.
Reason Waived: The project has incurred delays due to the local
municipality's preference for relocating the storm detention area
from what was originally proposed on the architectural drawings.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410;
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Abraham Lincoln Center, Chicago, IL; Project
Number: 071-HD095/IL06-Q961-010.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation for the capital advance is 18
months from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24
months, as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 8, 2002.
Reason Waived: The owner needed additional time to obtain
building permits, solidify secondary financing, and resolve site and
design issues.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410;
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: NC Orange Senior Housing Corporation, Orange,
Essex County, NJ; Project Number: 031-EE048/NJ39-S981-005.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation for the capital advance is 18
months from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24
months, as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 16, 2002.
Reason Waived: The project has incurred delays due to a change
in the project architect, revisions to the project's design and
plans, and time needed by the Federal Home Loan Bank to reissue
documentation (destroyed in the attack on the World Trade Center) of
the $250,000 in subordinate financing being provided to the project.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410;
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Lalo Guerrero Barrio Viejo, Tucson, AZ;
Project Number: 123-EE073/AZ20-S991-005.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation for the capital advance is 18
months from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24
months, as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 16, 2002.
Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner has experienced lengthy delays
due to lawsuits and protests from third parties regarding the
development of the project, and unexpected changes involving the
architect and project design.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410;
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Presbyterian Home at Franklin Township,
Franklin Township, NJ; Project Number: 031-EE045/NJ39-S971-002.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation for the capital advance is 18
months from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24
months, as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 16, 2002.
Reason Waived: The sponsor needed additional time to satisfy the
needs of the zoning board and community prior to obtaining approval
of the design and site.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410;
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Union Seniors, Los Angeles, CA; Project
Number: 122-EE133/CA16-S981-002.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation for the capital advance is 18
months from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24
months, as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 16, 2002.
Reason Waived: The project has experienced inordinate delays due
to complications arising from the plan check process of the City of
Los Angeles with regard to legal unit count, and the subsequent
permission of the planned rehabilitated units.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410;
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
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Project/Activity: Stanton Accessible Apartments, Stanton, CA;
Project Number: 143-HD008/CA43-Q981-002.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation for the capital advance is 18
months from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24
months, as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 17, 2002.
Reason Waived: The project has incurred delays due to
neighborhood opposition, and to the amount of time it took to get a
zoning variance request approved to reduce the parking requirements.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410;
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: AHEPA National Housing Corporation,
Cheektowaga Town, NY; Project Number: 014-EE078/NY06-S941-017.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation for the capital advance is 18
months from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24
months, as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 17, 2002.
Reason Waived: The development of the project incurred
inordinate delays due to lengthy litigation.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410;
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Jefferson Elderly Housing, Jefferson, WI;
Project Number: 075-EE081/WI39-S991-001.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation for the capital advance is 18
months from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24
months, as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 19, 2002.
Reason Waived: The project has incurred delays attributable to
site problems and additional time is needed for the project
architect to cure deficiencies in the firm commitment application.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410;
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Cottonwood Manor VI, Cottonwood, AZ; Project
Number: 123-EE069/AZ20-S991-001.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation for the capital advance is 18
months from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24
months, as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 19, 2002.
Reason Waived: The project has experienced delays resulting from
obtaining local approval of the design, and the need to redesign the
roadway when the adjacent property owner declined to grant a
required right-of-way.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410;
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Cinnaminson Consumer Home, Cinnaminson, NJ;
Project Number: 035-HD044/NJ39-Q991-008.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation for the capital advance is 18
months from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24
months, as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 22, 2002.
Reason Waived: Additional time is needed for HUD to process the
firm commitment application in order for the project to reach
initial closing.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410;
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Berlin Housing, Berlin, WI; Project Number:
075-HD055/WI39-Q981-002.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation for the capital advance is 18
months from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24
months, as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 23, 2002.
Reason Waived: Additional time is needed for the closing
documents to be submitted and processed.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410;
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Judson Terrace Lodge, San Luis Obispo, CA;
Project Number: 122-EE163/CA16-S991-014.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation for the capital advance is 18
months from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24
months, as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 23, 2002.
Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner is negotiating with the city to
resolve their responsibility for the city's ``water-offset'' rule
and ongoing negotiations with adjacent property owners concerning
the project design.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410;
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: St. Timothy Manor, Cleveland, OH; Project
Number: 042-EE111/OH12-S991-004.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation for the capital advance is 18
months from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24
months, as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 23, 2002.
Reason Waived: The sponsor was forced to seek a site change due
to local neighborhood opposition.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20410;
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: St. Jude Manor, Norton, OH, Project Number:
042-EE112/OH12-S991-005.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation for the capital advance is 18
months from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24
months, as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 23, 2002.
Reason Waived: Sponsor was forced to seek two site changes due
to local neighborhood opposition.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410;
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Mt. Gilead Estates, Mt. Gilead, OH; Project
Number: 043-HD028/OH16-Q991-001.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation for the capital advance is 18
months from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24
months, as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
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Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 25, 2002.
Reason Waived: The project was delayed while the owner/sponsor
addressed budget overruns and site issues.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410;
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: PROCAP Housing, Providence, RI; Project
Number: 016-HD030/RI-43-Q991-006.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation for the capital advance is 18
months from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24
months, as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 25, 2002.
Reason Waived: Significant time was expended in locating an
alternate site, the Sponsor/Owner is currently awaiting approval of
a zoning variance, and the architect needs additional time to
finalize the plans.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410;
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Lytle Trace, Williamsburg, OH; Project Number:
046-EE050/OH10-S991-003.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation for the capital advance is 18
months from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24
months, as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 25, 2002.
Reason Waived: Project has been delayed while the owner/sponsor
sought additional funding.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410;
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Morrow Woods, Mt. Gilead, OH; Project Number:
043-EE068/OH16-S991-004.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation for the capital advance is 18
months from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24
months, as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 25, 2002.
Reason Waived: The project was delayed while the owner/sponsor
sought additional funding.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410;
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Luther Ridge, Middletown, CT; Project Number:
017-EE053/CT26-S991-004.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation for the capital advance is 18
months from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24
months, as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 25, 2002.
Reason Waived: The project was delayed because the design had to
be changed and the civil engineering firm had to be replaced.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410;
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Inglis Gardens at Evesham, Evesham Township,
NJ; Project Number: 035-HD040/NJ39-Q981-001.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation for the capital advance is 18
months from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24
months, as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 25, 2002.
Reason Waived: Additional time is needed for the Township of
Evesham to issue the building permits.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410;
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Howard Street Senior Apartments, San
Francisco, CA; Project Number: 121-EE121/CA39-S981-014.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation for the capital advance is 18
months from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24
months, as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 25, 2002.
Reason Waived: The project has experienced lengthy delays due to
the complexity of negotiating agreements between diverse
stakeholders concerning some predevelopment financing, coordinating
inter-agency approvals, and addressing complex community acceptance
issues.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410;
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Accessible Space, Inc., Florence, AL; Project
Number: 062-HD043/AL09-Q991-002.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation for the capital advance is 18
months from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24
months, as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 25, 2002.
Reason Waived: The sponsor is currently addressing the screening
deficiencies found in the application, and additional time is needed
to review the application and issue the Firm Commitment.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410;
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Mental Health Care, Inc., Brandon,
Hillsborough County, FL; Project Number: 067-HD066/FL29-Q991-011.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation for the capital advance is 18
months from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24
months, as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 25, 2002.
Reason Waived: The project has incurred delays while the sponsor
resolved site control and cost overrun issues.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410;
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Orlando VOA Elderly Housing, Inc. Orlando,
Orange County, FL; Project Number: 067-EE104/FL29-S991-004.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation for the capital advance is 18
months from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24
months, as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 25, 2002.
Reason Waived: The sponsor encountered difficulty in obtaining
local approval for a revised plot of the property, and additional
time is needed for HUD's review of the closing documents.
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Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410;
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Rhinelander Disable Housing, Rhinelander, WI,
OH; Project Number: 075-HD063/WI39-Q991-004.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation for the capital advance is 18
months from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24
months, as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 29, 2002.
Reason Waived: The Sponsor has incurred delays in securing an
acceptable site, and additional time is needed for the site to be
properly zoned.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410;
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Lakeside Place, Orlando, Orange County, FL;
Project Number: 067-HD068/FL29-Q991-004.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation for the capital advance is 18
months from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24
months, as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 30, 2002.
Reason Waived: The project has incurred delays while the sponsor
resolved site control and local issues.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410;
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Valentino Square Apartments, West Allis, WI;
Project Number: 075-EE077/WI39-S981-006.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation for the capital advance is 18
months from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24
months, as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 30, 2002.
Reason Waived: The project has incurred delays while the owner
resolved a funding problem, and while HUD reviewed their request to
combine this project with another Section 202 project.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410;
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Dr. Charles H. Moore--Westminster Arms, Los
Angles, CA; Project Number: 122-EE143/CA16-S981-012.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation for the capital advance is 18
months from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24
months, as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 30, 2002.
Reason Waived: The project has incurred inordinate delays due to
site and zoning issues, and the city's lengthy process for reviewing
and approving the project design.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410;
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Honoka'a Knolls Senior Apartments, Honoka`a,
HI; Project Number: 140-EE020/HI10-S991-002.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation for the capital advance is 18
months from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24
months, as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 3, 2002.
Reason Waived: The sponsor is requesting approval to combine two
Section 202 projects; and additional time is needed to finalize the
drawings, complete the processing of the Firm Commitment
Application, close the project, and start construction.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410;
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Honoka'a Knolls Senior Apartments II,
Honoka'a, HI; Project Number: 140-EE023/HI10-S001-003.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation for the capital advance is 18
months from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24
months, as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 3, 2002.
Reason Waived: The sponsor is requesting approval to combine two
Section 202 projects; and additional time is needed to finalize the
drawings, complete the processing of the firm commitment
application, close the project, and start construction.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410;
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: The Lambs Farm of Green Oaks, Green Oaks, IL;
Project Number: 071-HD115/IL06-Q991-005.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation for the capital advance is 18
months from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24
months, as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 8, 2002.
Reason Waived: The project was delayed while the sponsor
obtained final approval of the project, and funding for the services
from the Illinois Department of Human Services.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410;
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Ft. Washington Adventist Apartments, Oxon
Hill, MD; Project Number: 000-EE045/MD39-S971-001.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation for the capital advance is 18
months from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24
months, as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 10, 2002.
Reason Waived: The project was delayed due to the local
governmental approval of the water/sewer allocation, untimely
issuance of building permits, and unresolved zoning issues.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410;
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago, Chicago, IL;
Project Number: 071-EE141/IL06-S981-002.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation for the capital advance is 18
months from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24
months, as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 10, 2002.
Reason Waived: The sponsor had to change sites and additional
time was needed for approval requirements of the new site.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410;
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
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[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: La Playa Apartments, San Francisco, CA;
Project Number: 121-HD065/CA39-Q981-002.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation for the capital advance is 18
months from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24
months, as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 16, 2002.
Reason Waived: The project incurred delays in getting design
documents through the City of San Francisco's plan review process
and the owner was attempting to secure additional funds for
construction.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410;
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Nanaikeola Senior Apartments, Waianae, HI;
Project Number: 140-EE019/HI10-S991-001.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation for the capital advance is 18
months from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24
months, as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 16, 2002.
Reason Waived: The Sponsor needs additional time to finalize
their drawings, complete the Firm Commitment application, and close
the project.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410;
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Accessible Space, Inc., Birmingham, IL;
Project Number: 062-HD041/AL09-Q981-004.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation for the capital advance is 18
months from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24
months, as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: June 7, 2002.
Reason Waived: The owner/sponsor needs additional time to
resolve environmental problems and zoning issues relative to the new
site. Additional time is also needed for the owner/sponsor to
prepare and HUD to review the firm commitment application.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410;
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Stanton Accessible Apartments, Stanton, CA;
Project Number: 143-HD008/CA43-Q981-002.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation for the capital advance is 18
months from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24
months, as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: June 13, 2002.
Reason Waived: The project was delayed due to neighborhood
opposition to the project and additional time for the Sponsor to
secure community involvement and revise the design.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410;
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Hayworth Housing, Los Angeles, CA; Project
Number: 122-HD118/CA16-Q991-002.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation for the capital advance is 18
months from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24
months, as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: June 13, 2002.
Reason Waived: The project was delayed due to the need for a
full seismic retrofit, consultation with a structural engineer on
the new design, and the additional time taken for the cost to be
agreed upon.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410;
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Evergreen Village Senior Apartments, Everett,
WA; Project Number: 127-EE024/WA19-S991-002.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation for the capital advance is 18
months from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24
months, as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: June 16, 2002.
Reason Waived: The project has incurred delays as a result of
changes in the county building codes during the past year,
conflicting zoning and building requirements, and the local
requirement for completion of certain work prior to construction of
the Section 202 project.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410;
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: HFL Ashtabula Homes, Pasadena, CA; Project
Number: 122-HD117/CA16-Q991-001.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation for the capital advance is 18
months from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24
months, as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: June 16, 2002.
Reason Waived: Local opposition caused multiple delays in
securing the necessary city planning approval for the project.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410;
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Accessible Space, Inc., Florence, AL; Project
Number: 062-HD043/AL09-Q991-002.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation for the capital advance is 18
months from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24
months, as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: June 16, 2002.
Reason Waived: The sponsor recently addressed the deficiencies
within the firm commitment application and additional time is needed
to process and issue the firm commitment and to reach initial
closing on the development.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410;
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Palms Manor, Los Angeles, CA; Project Number:
122-HD113/CA16-Q981-005.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation for the capital advance is 18
months from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24
months, as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: June 18, 2002.
Reason Waived: The sponsor had to obtain a swing loan to
purchase the site and it took several months for the newly formed
owner organization to receive their tax exemption status.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410;
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
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Project/Activity: Cantebria Senior Homes, Encinitas, CA; Project
Number: 129-EE021/CA33-S991-001.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation for the capital advance is 18
months from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24
months, as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: June 18, 2002.
Reason Waived: The project was delayed due to an extended
community design and outreach process that was necessary for
obtaining neighborhood support, and the additional 60-day review
process taken by the city to approve entitlement for the site.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410;
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Helms Manor, Los Angeles, CA; Project Number:
122-HD115/CA16-Q981-007.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation for the capital advance is 18
months from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24
months, as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: June 18, 2002.
Reason Waived: The sponsor had to obtain a swing loan to
purchase the site, and it took several months for the newly formed
owner organization to receive their tax exemption status.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410;
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: West Street, Needham, MA; Project Number: 023-
HD138/MA06-Q981-001.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation for the capital advance is 18
months from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24
months, as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: June 20, 2002.
Reason Waived: Additional time is needed to proceed to initial
closing.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410;
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Valentine Court III, Santa Maria, CA; Project
Number: 122-HD129/CA16-Q991-013.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation for the capital advance is 18
months from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24
months, as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: June 26, 2002.
Reason Waived: The project was delayed while the sponsor was
finalizing the initial design development plans, obtaining a
conditional use permit from the City of Santa Maria, and securing
additional funding sources from the California State Department of
Housing and Community Development.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410;
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: G.R. Vale Home, Huntington, WV; Project
Number: 045-HD030/WV15-Q991-001.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation for the capital advance is 18
months from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24
months, as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: June 26, 2002.
Reason Waived: An alternate site had to be obtained, the size of
the structure to be rehabilitated on the new site became an issue
that was recently resolved after numerous meetings, the owner is
currently revising the firm commitment application, and additional
time is needed for submission and review of closing documents.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410;
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: VHH-JG Commons Senior Apartments, Vashon, WA;
Project Number: 127-EE026/WA19-S991-004.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation for the capital advance is 18
months from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24
months, as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: June 26, 2002.
Reason Waived: Additional time was needed for the sponsor to
meet all the secondary funding requirements imposed by the state and
local agencies providing the secondary financing.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410;
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Lakeside Place, Orlando, Orange County, FL;
Project Number: 067-HD068/FL29-Q991-004.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation for the capital advance is 18
months from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24
months, as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: June 26, 2002.
Reason Waived: The project experienced delays due to site
control problems, and issues beyond the sponsor's control.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410;
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: St. Isaac Jogues, Wheatfield, NY; Project
Number: 014-EE191/NY06-S991-009.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation for the capital advance is 18
months from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24
months, as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: June 27, 2002.
Reason Waived: The original contractor unexpectedly withdrew
from the project, forcing the owner to obtain another contractor and
re-negotiate the costs.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410;
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: St. Peter Claver Courts, Country Club Hills,
IL; Project Number: 071-EE152/IL06-S991-011.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation for the capital advance is 18
months from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24
months, as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: June 28, 2002.
Reason Waived: The sponsor was forced to change sites several
times and the new site still had some unresolved environmental
issues.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410;
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.205.
Project/Activity: Southbury Senior Housing, Southbury, CT;
Project Number: 017-EE068/CT26-S011-004.
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Nature of Requirement: Single-Purpose Corporation. Section
891.205 requires that Section 202 project owners be single-purpose
corporations.
Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 8, 2002.
Reason Waived: The project will be built adjacent to the
sponsor's existing Section 202 project and one owner-entity would
promote greater service provision as well as coordinated
administrative maintenance.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410;
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.310(b)(1) and (b)(2).
Project/Activity: TWB Residential Opportunities II, Port
Jefferson Station, NY; Project Number: 012-HD093/NY36-Q991-004.
Nature of Requirement: HUD's regulation at 24 CFR 891.310(b)(1)
and (b)(2) requires that all entrances, common areas, units to be
occupied by resident staff, and amenities must be readily accessible
to and usable by persons with disabilities.
Granted By: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 30, 2002.
Reason Waived: The project consists of four group homes for the
independent living of the chronically mentally ill, each serving
three residents. The sites will be designed to allow one bedroom and
all common spaces in one home to be fully accessible. To make all 12
units fully accessible for persons with mobility impairments would
make the project financially infeasible. The sponsor has indicated
that less than 5 percent of the individuals that are served under
their programs require accessible housing. Therefore, accessibility
of the one site is more than adequate for potential residents.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410;
telephone: (202) 708-3000.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.410(c) and 24 CFR 5.110.
Project/Activity: Hampton Woods Retirement and Hampton Woods II,
Jackson, NC; Project Numbers: 053-EH469 and 053-EE009.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.410(c) limits occupancy to
very low income elderly persons, i.e., households of one or more
persons at least one of whom is 62 years of age at the time of
initial occupancy. Section 5.110 relates to admission of families to
projects for elderly or handicapped families that received
reservations under Section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 and
housing assistance under Section 8 of the U.S. Housing Act of 1937.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 8, 2002.
Reason Waived: The Greensboro Multifamily Hub requested an age
waiver for the subject project because the current occupancy level
of eligible persons and families does not support successful
operation of the projects. This waiver would allow the project
owner/management agent to rent units to persons between the ages of
55 and 62 years of age with or without disabilities, thus, allowing
the owner flexibility in renting up these vacant units. This waiver
is in effect for one year from date of approval.
Contact: Beverly J. Miller, Director, Office of Asset
Management, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh
Street, SW., Room 6160, Washington, DC 20410-7000; telephone: (202)
708-3730.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.410(c) and 24 CFR 5.110.
Project/Activity: Friendship Community Care, Clarksville, AR;
Project Number: 082-HD048.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.410(c) limits occupancy to
very low income elderly persons, i.e., households of one or more
persons at least one of whom is 62 years of age at the time of
initial occupancy. Section 5.110 relates to admission of families to
projects for elderly or handicapped families that received
reservations under Section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 and
housing assistance under Section 8 of the U.S. Housing Act of 1937.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 14, 2002.
Reason Waived: The Little Rock Multifamily Program Center
requested waiver of the income requirements for the subject property
because the property has only maintained an 88 percent occupancy
rate since receiving permission to occupy in December 2000. The
project has no waiting list and only 16 of the 18 units are
occupied. Granting this waiver would allow flexibility to market to
low-income families and enable property management to lease the
vacant units and start a waiting list. This waiver is effective for
one year from date of approval.
Contact: Beverly J. Miller, Director, Office of Asset
Management, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh
Street, SW., Room 6160, Washington, DC 20410-7000; telephone: (202)
708-3730.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.410(c) and 24 CFR 5.110.
Project/Activity: Echo Valley Village, Pittsburgh, NH; Project
Number: 024-EE040.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.410(c) limits occupancy to
very low-income elderly persons, i.e., households of one or more
persons at least one of whom is 62 years of age at the time of
initial occupancy. Section 5.110 relates to admission of families to
projects for elderly or handicapped families that received
reservations under Section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 and
housing assistance under Section 8 of the U.S. Housing Act of 1937.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing-
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 22, 2002.
Reason Waived: The Manchester Multifamily Program Center
requested waiver of the age and income requirements for the subject
property. The owner/management agent of the subject project has
requested permission to waive the elderly and low-income
requirements to alleviate the current occupancy and financial
problems the property is experiencing. The property will be allowed
to rent to the non-elderly, disabled, and handicapped between the
ages of 55 and 62 years and allow the applicants to meet the low-
income eligibility requirements. This waiver will attempt to rent up
vacant units and allow the property to operate successfully. This
waiver is effective for one year from date of approval.
Contact: Beverly J. Miller, Director, Office of Asset
Management, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh
Street, SW., Room 6160, Washington, DC 20410-7000; telephone: (202)
708-3730.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 891.410(c) and 24 CFR 5.110.
Project/Activity: Sugarloaf Village, Diamond City, AR; Project
Number: 082-EE091.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.401(c) limits occupancy to
very low income elderly persons, i.e., households of one or more
persons at least one of whom is 62 years of age at the time of
initial occupancy. Section 5.110 relates to admission of families to
projects for elderly or handicapped families that received
reservations under Section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 and
housing assistance under Section 8 of the U.S. Housing Act of 1937.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 23, 2002.
Reason Waived: The Fort Worth Multifamily Hub requested an age
waiver for the subject project because the current occupancy level
will not support the project. Vacant units will be marketed to
people between the ages of 55 and 62 with or without disabilities.
Providing for a waiver of the elderly and handicapped requirements
will allow the owner additional flexibility to rent up units. This
waiver is in effect for one year from the date of approval.
Contact: Beverly J. Miller, Director, Office of Asset
Management, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh
Street, SW., Room 6160, Washington, DC 20410-7000; telephone: (202)
708-3730.
III. Regulatory Waivers Granted by the Office of Public and Indian
Housing
For further information about the following waiver actions,
please see the name of the contact person who immediately follows
the description of the waiver granted.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR Part 761.
Project/Activity: Houma Housing Authority, Houma, LA;
LA48DEP0900199/ Public Housing Drug Elimination Program.
Nature of Requirement: Request for waiver of 24 CFR 761.30(b) to
allow an extension of time to implement the subject grant
activities.
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Granted By: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and
Indian Housing.
Date Granted: May 13, 2002.
Reason Waived: The Houma Housing Authority (HHA) was designated
a troubled performer on December 21, 2001. HHA was transferred to
the jurisdiction of the Memphis Troubled Agency Recovery Center
(TARC) effective January 25, 2002. Upon being transferred, it was
noted that the 1999 Public Housing Drug Elimination Program (PHDEP)
Grant funds had not been obligated due to the ongoing investigation
by the Local District Attorney and HUD's investigation by the Office
of Inspector General hindered the draw down of funds. Medical
absences of an Executive Director delayed implementation of selected
PHDEP projects. The Executive Director was eventually terminated by
the Board of Directors on November 18, 2001.
Contact: Sonia L. Burgos, Director, Community Safety and
Conservation Division, Office of Public and Assisted Housing
Delivery, Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing
and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 4206
Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-1197, extension 4227.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 761.30(b).
Project/Activity: Roanoke Housing Authority, Roanoke, VA;
VA36DEP0110197/ Public Housing Drug Elimination Program.
Nature of Requirement: Request for waiver of 24 CFR 761.30(b) to
allow an extension of time to implement the subject grant
activities.
Granted By: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary, Office of Public
and Indian Housing.
Date Granted: May 1, 2002.
Reason Waived: The waiver was granted to allow the housing
authority to use the balance of the grant for reimbursement for
services rendered and to cover grant related administrative
expenses. There was a misunderstanding of the grant expenditure
deadline and requests for draw down of funds from the Line of Credit
Control System (LOCCS) were put on HUD Field Office review.
Contact: Sonia L. Burgos, Director, Community Safety and
Conservation Division, Office of Public and Assisted Housing
Delivery, Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing
and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 4206,
Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-1197, extension 4227.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 982.306(d).
Project/Activity: Becker County Economic and Redevelopment
Authority, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota; Housing Choice Voucher Program.
Nature of Requirement: Section 982.306(d) limits the
circumstances under which a public housing agency (PHA) may approve
the leasing of a unit if the owner of the unit is a close relative
of the family.
Granted By: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and
Indian Housing.
Date Granted: May 2, 2002.
Reason Waived: Approval of the waiver permitted a large family
to lease a unit from a relative because of the unavailability of
suitable vacant rental housing in the PHA's jurisdiction.
Contact: Gerald Benoit, Director, Real Estate and Housing
Performance Division, Office of Public and Assisted Housing
Delivery, Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing
and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 4210,
Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-0477.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 982.505(d).
Project/Activity: Boston Housing Authority, Boston,
Massachusetts; Housing Choice Voucher Program.
Nature of Requirement: Section 982.505(d) allows a PHA to
approve a higher payment within the basic range for a family that
includes a person with disabilities as a reasonable accommodation.
Granted By: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and
Indian Housing.
Date Granted: April 16, 2002
Reason Waived: Approval of the waiver was granted to allow a
housing choice voucher participant with disabilities to lease her
current unit, which rents for an amount that exceeds 120 percent of
the fair market rent. Due to the participant's age and health, it
would be an undue hardship for the program participant to seek a
unit to lease within the established payment standard amount and
relocate.
Contact: Gerald Benoit, Director, Real Estate and Housing
Performance Division, Office of Public and Assisted Housing
Delivery, Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing
and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 4210,
Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-0477.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 982.505(d).
Project/Activity: Riverside County Housing Authority (RCHA),
Riverside, CA; Housing Choice Voucher Program. RCHA requested an
exception payment standard on behalf of a voucher holder that
exceeds 120 percent of the fair market rent as a reasonable
accommodation.
Nature of Requirement: Section 982.505(d) allows a PHA to
approve a higher payment within the basic range for a family that
includes a person with disabilities as a reasonable accommodation.
Granted By: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and
Indian Housing.
Date Granted: May 20, 2002.
Reason Waived: Approval of the waiver permitted a voucher holder
to lease a unit large enough for the family with ample space for
dialysis equipment.
Contact: Gerald Benoit, Director, Real Estate and Housing
Performance Division, Office of Public and Assisted Housing
Delivery, Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing
and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 4210,
Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-0477.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 982.505(d).
Project/Activity: The City of Tucson Community Services
Department, Tucson, Arizona; Housing Choice Voucher Program.
Nature of Requirement: Section 982.505(d) allows a PHA to
approve a higher payment within the basic range for a family that
includes a person with disabilities as a reasonable accommodation.
Granted By: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and
Indian Housing.
Date Granted: May 28, 2002.
Reason Waived: Approval of the waiver was granted to allow a
housing choice voucher participant with disabilities to locate a
suitable unit that will accommodate her disabilities.
Contact: Gerald Benoit, Director, Real Estate and Housing
Performance Division, Office of Public and Assisted Housing
Delivery, Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing
and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 4210,
Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-0477.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 982.505(d).
Project/Activity: The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA),
New York, New York; Housing Choice Voucher Program.
Nature of Requirement: Section 982.505(d) allows a PHA to
approve a higher payment within the basic range for a family that
includes a person with disabilities as a reasonable accommodation.
Granted By: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and
Indian Housing.
Date Granted: June 20, 2002.
Reason Waived: Approval of the waiver was granted to allow the
NYCHA to approve an exception payment standard in excess of 120
percent of the published fair market rent to make it possible for a
family that includes a person with disabilities to locate a suitable
unit.
Contact: Gerald Benoit, Director, Real Estate and Housing
Performance Division, Office of Public and Assisted Housing
Delivery, Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing
and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 4210,
Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-0477.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 983.7(c)(4) and Section II subpart E
of the January 16, 2001, Federal Register Notice, Revisions to PHA
Project-based Assistance Program; Initial Guidance.
Project/Activity: Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority (AMHA),
Akron, Ohio; Project-based Assistance (PBA) Program. The AMHA
requested a waiver of the regulation and an exception to the initial
guidance to permit the AMHA to attach PBA to 97 units in Callis
Tower, a 277-unit elderly building in a 551-unit Section 236
project, Channelwood. The project is located in a census tract with
a poverty rate of 32 percent.
Nature of Requirement: Section 983.7(c)(4) prohibits the use of
PBA in a Section 236 project. Section II subpart E of the initial
guidance requires that in order to meet the Department's goal of
deconcentration and expanding housing and economic opportunities,
projects must be in census tracts with poverty rates of less than 20
percent.
Granted By: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and
Indian Housing.
Date Granted: April 26, 2002.
Reason Waived: Approval of the waiver was granted to ensure that
the affected elderly families would not be rent burdened. Approval
of the exception was granted because the project was in the HUD-
designated City of Akron's Enterprise
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Community whose goals of creating jobs; housing, and new educational
and healthcare opportunities are consistent with the goal of
deconcentration and expanding housing and economic opportunities.
Contact: Gerald Benoit, Director, Real Estate and Housing
Performance Division, Office of Public and Assisted Housing
Delivery, Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing
and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 4210,
Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-0477.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 983.51(a) and (b).
Project/Activity: New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority
(NHHFA), Bedford, New Hampshire; Project-based Assistance Program.
The NHHFA requested a waiver of the aforementioned program
regulation to allow for the selection of units for project-based
assistance that were competitively selected for tax credits and
units selected under the NHHFA's Multifamily Housing Production
Initiative Program without requiring HUD review and approval of a
written selection policy and without advertising for a competitive
selection of units under the project-based program.
Nature of Requirement: Section 983.51(a) and (b) require HUD
review and approval of a written selection policy and advertisement
for the competitive selection of units to receive project-based
assistance.
Granted By: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and
Indian Housing.
Date Granted: April 1, 2002.
Reason Waived: The waiver was granted based on the urgent need
for affordable rental housing in New Hampshire and the NHHFA's
desire to use project-based assistance for high-ranking proposals
under its Multifamily Housing Initiative Program and for projects
that were competitively selected for low-income housing tax credits.
Contact: Gerald Benoit, Director, Real Estate and Housing
Performance Division, Office of Public and Assisted Housing
Delivery, Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing
and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 4210,
Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-0477.
[sbull] Regulation: Section II subpart F of the January 16,
2001, Federal Register Notice, Revisions to PHA Project-based
Assistance Program; Initial Guidance.
Project/Activity: Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority
(CMHA), Columbus, Ohio; Project-based Assistance (PBA) Program. The
CMHA requested an exception to the initial guidance to attach PBA to
a greater number of family units than the 25 percent limit to which
project-based assistance can be attached to any one building.
Nature of Requirement: Section II subpart F of the initial
guidance requires that unless waived, no more than 25 percent of the
dwelling units in any building may be assisted under a housing
assistance payments (HAP) contract for PBA except for dwelling units
that are specifically made available for elderly families, disabled
families and families receiving supportive services.
Granted By: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and
Indian Housing.
Date Granted: April 19, 2002.
Reason Waived: The exception was approved to allow for the
attachment of project-based assistance to 100 percent of the units.
The exception was approved based on the self-sufficiency nature of
the services to be provided at the project. Specifically, the
supportive services included assistance with finding and retaining
employment, financial responsibility (building income and savings),
and encouraging neighborhood and community involvement.
Contact: Gerald Benoit, Director, Real Estate and Housing
Performance Division, Office of Public and Assisted Housing
Delivery, Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing
and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 4210,
Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-0477.
[sbull] Regulation: Section II subpart E and subpart F of the
January 16, 2001, Federal Register Notice, Revisions to PHA Project-
based Assistance Program; Initial Guidance.
Project/Activity: Boston Housing Authority (BHA), Boston,
Massachusetts; Project-based Assistance (PBA) Program. The BHA
requested an exception to Section II subpart E of the initial
guidance for three projects to permit attachment of project-based
assistance to units in census tracts with poverty rates of greater
than 20 percent. Additionally, the BHA requested an exception to
Section II subpart F of the initial guidance for one project to
attach project-based assistance to a greater number of family units
than the 25 percent limit to which project-based assistance can be
attached to any one building.
Nature of Requirement: Section II subpart E requires that all
new project-based assistance agreements or HAP contracts be for
units in census tracts with poverty rates of less than 20 percent.
Section II subpart F of the initial guidance requires that unless
waived, no more than 25 percent of the dwelling units in any
building may be assisted under a housing assistance payments (HAP)
contract for PBA except for dwelling units that are specifically
made available for elderly families, disabled families and families
receiving supportive services.
Granted By: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and
Indian Housing.
Date Granted: April 19, 2002.
Reason Waived: Approval of the requests for an exception to
subpart E include the planned neighborhood revitalization, creation
of mixed-income housing and job opportunities, and the significant
State investment in each area. The approval of the exception to
subpart F was based on the self-sufficiency nature of the services
to be offered to families residing at the development. The services
include child care; parenting education, job re-entry guidance,
support and adult basic education instruction.
Contact: Gerald Benoit, Director, Real Estate and Housing
Performance Division, Office of Public and Assisted Housing
Delivery, Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing
and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 4210,
Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-0477.
[sbull] Regulation: Section II subpart E of the January 16,
2001, Federal Register Notice, Revisions to PHA Project-based
Assistance Program; Initial Guidance.
Project/Activity: St. Paul Public Housing Agency (SPPHA), St.
Paul, Minnesota; Project-Based Assistance (PBA) Program. The SPPHA
requested an exception to the initial guidance to permit the SPPHA
to attach PBA to Rivertown Apartments which is in a census tract
with a poverty rate of 39 percent.
Nature of Requirement: Section II subpart E of the initial
guidance requires that in order to meet the Department's goal of
deconcentration and expanding housing and economic opportunities,
projects must be in census tracts with poverty rates of less than 20
percent.
Granted By: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and
Indian Housing.
Date Granted: April 26, 2002.
Reason Waived: Approval of the exception was granted since the
project was in the HUD-designated St. Paul Enterprise Community
whose goals of creating jobs, housing, and new educational and
healthcare opportunities are consistent with the goal of
deconcentration and expanding housing and economic opportunities.
Contact: Gerald Benoit, Director, Real Estate and Housing
Performance Division, Office of Public and Assisted Housing
Delivery, Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing
and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 4210,
Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-0477.
[sbull] Regulation: Section II subpart E of the January 16,
2001, Federal Register Notice, Revisions to PHA Project-based
Assistance Program; Initial Guidance.
Project/Activity: Dayton Metropolitan Housing Authority (DMHA),
Dayton, Ohio; Project-based Assistance (PBA) Program. The DMHA
requested an exception to the initial guidance to permit the DMHA to
attach PBA to Ecumenical Homes that are in census tracts 0036 and
0037 with poverty rates of 43 and 41 percent, respectively.
Nature of Requirement: Section II subpart E of the initial
guidance requires that in order to meet the Department's goal of
deconcentration and expanding housing and economic opportunities,
projects must be in census tracts with poverty rates of less than 20
percent.
Granted By: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and
Indian Housing.
Date Granted: May 28, 2002.
Reason Waived: Approval of the exception was granted since the
project was in four specific neighborhoods, MacFarland, Wright-
Dunbar, Paul Laurence Dunbar and Wolf Creek that make up part of a
development plan known as Dayton's Inner Ring Strategy. This
strategy is a comprehensive economic, housing development and
infrastructure improvement initiative directly impacting 14 center
city neighborhoods that form a ring around the downtown area. The
goals of Dayton's Inner Ring Strategy and the revitalization
activities within the neighborhoods in which Ecumenical Homes will
be located are consistent with the goal of deconcentration and
expanding housing and economic opportunities.
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Contact: Gerald Benoit, Director, Real Estate and Housing
Performance Division, Office of Public and Assisted Housing
Delivery, Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing
and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 4210,
Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-0477.
[sbull] Regulation: Section II subpart E of the January 16,
2001, Federal Register Notice, Revisions to PHA Project-based
Assistance Program; Initial Guidance.
Project/Activity: Housing Authority of the City of Atlanta
(HACA), Atlanta, Georgia; Project-based Assistance (PBA) Program.
The HACA requested an exception to the requirement to permit
attachment of project-based assistance to 100 units at Park Place
South Senior Apartments located in a census tract with a poverty
rate of more than 20 percent.
Nature of Requirement: Section II subpart E requires that all
new project-based assistance agreements or HAP contracts be for
units in census tracts with poverty rates of less than 20 percent.
Granted By: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and
Indian Housing.
Date Granted: May 28, 2002.
Reason Waived: Approval of the waiver was granted because the
significant public investment, mixed-income nature of the area in
which the project is located, and the expansion of housing and
economic opportunities, are consistent with the goal of the
deconcentration requirement under the project-based voucher program.
Contact: Gerald Benoit, Director, Real Estate and Housing
Performance Division, Office of Public and Assisted Housing
Delivery, Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing
and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW, Room 4210,
Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-0477.
[sbull] Regulation: Section II subpart F of the January 16,
2001, Federal Register Notice, Revisions to PHA Project-based
Assistance Program; Initial Guidance.
Project/Activity: Isothermal Planning and Development Commission
(IPDC), Rutherfordton, North Carolina; Project-based Assistance
(PBA) Program. The IPDC requested an exception to the initial
guidance to permit the IPDC to attach PBA to units in Cameron Farms
and Ashley Meadows that exceed the 25 percent cap on the number of
units in a building to which PBA can be attached for families
receiving supportive services.
Nature of Requirement: Section II subpart F of the initial
guidance requires that unless waived, no more than 25 percent of the
dwelling units in any building may be assisted under a housing
assistance payments contract for PBA except for dwelling units that
are specifically made available for elderly families, disabled
families and families receiving supportive services.
Granted By: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and
Indian Housing.
Date Granted: June 3, 2002.
Reason Waived: Approval of the exception was granted because the
families living in Cameron Farms and Ashley Meadows will receive
educational classes, health seminars, legal workshops, life skills
workshops, parenting classes, crime prevention programs, financial
workshops and homeownership sessions. All families will be given the
opportunity to participate in the IPDC's Family-Self Sufficiency
Program. These supportive services are consistent with the statute.
Contact: Gerald Benoit, Director, Real Estate and Housing
Performance Division, Office of Public and Assisted Housing
Delivery, Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing
and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW, Room 4210,
Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-0477.
[sbull] Regulation: Section II subpart E and subpart F of the
January 16, 2001, Federal Register Notice, Revisions to PHA Project-
based Assistance Program; Initial Guidance.
Project/Activity: Minneapolis Public Housing Authority (MPHA),
Minneapolis, Minnesota; Project-based Assistance (PBA) Program. The
MPHA requested an exception to the initial guidance to permit the
MPHA to attach PBA to Armadillo Flats, Franklin Portland Gateway,
Park Plaza, Collaborative and Families Moving Forward that are in
census tracts with poverty rates that exceed 20 percent. The MPHA
also requested an exception to waive the requirement that no more
than 25 percent of the dwelling units in any building may be
assisted under a housing assistance payments (HAP) contract for PBA
except for dwelling units that are specifically made available for
elderly families, disabled families and families receiving
supportive services for Collaborative Village and Families Moving
Forward.
Nature of Requirement: Section II subpart E of the initial
guidance requires that in order to meet the Department's goal of
deconcentration and expanding housing and economic opportunities,
the projects must be in census tracts with poverty rates of less
than 20 percent. Section II subpart F requires that no more than 25
percent of the dwelling units in any building may be assisted under
a housing assistance payments (HAP) contract for PBA except for
dwelling units that are specifically made available for elderly
families, disabled families and families receiving supportive
services.
Granted By: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and
Indian Housing.
Date Granted: June 7, 2002.
Reason Waived: Approval of the exception for deconcentration was
granted since four of the projects are in the Minneapolis
Empowerment Zone and one was within blocks of it. The goals of
establishing empowerment zones (to open new businesses, create jobs,
housing, and new educational and healthcare opportunities) are
consistent with the goal of deconcentration and expanding housing
and economic opportunities. Approval of the exception for the number
of units in a building that may be project-based was granted because
the families living in Collaborative Village will receive supportive
services for chemical dependence support, job training, and
educational counseling. Families living in Families Moving Forward
will receive supportive services for child advocacy and care, a
father's program, parenting support, and an aftercare program, all
of which will focus on self-sufficiency. These supportive services
are consistent with the statute.
Contact: Gerald Benoit, Director, Real Estate and Housing
Performance Division, Office of Public and Assisted Housing
Delivery, Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing
and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW, Room 4210,
Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-0477.
[sbull] Regulation: Section II subpart E of the January 16,
2001, Federal Register Notice, Revisions to PHA Project-based
Assistance Program; Initial Guidance.
Project/Activity: Burlington Housing Authority (BHA),
Burlington, Vermont; Project-based Assistance (PBA) Program. The BHA
requested an exception to the aforementioned requirement to permit
attachment of project-based assistance to units in a census tract
with a poverty rate of greater than 20 percent.
Nature of Requirement: Section II subpart E requires that all
new PBA agreements or housing assistance payments contracts be for
units in census tracts with poverty rates of less than 20 percent.
Granted By: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and
Indian Housing.
Date Granted: June 12, 2002.
Reason Waived: The poverty rate in the census tract at issue is
22 percent. The development is located in the same census tract as
the University of Vermont. College students have an over-riding
impact on the income characteristics of the census tract. If the
college age individuals are excluded from the calculation, the
census tract poverty rate drops to approximately 8 percent. In light
of the unusual skew in the poverty rate data as a result of the
University population living in the census tract, the commitment of
public funds, the expansion of housing opportunities, and the
education opportunities, the request for an exception was granted.
Contact: Gerald Benoit, Director, Real Estate and Housing
Performance Division, Office of Public and Assisted Housing
Delivery, Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing
and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 4210,
Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-0477.
[sbull] Regulation: Section II subpart F of the January 16,
2001, Federal Register Notice, Revisions to PHA Project-based
Assistance Program; Initial Guidance.
Project/Activity: Metropolitan Council Housing and Redevelopment
Authority (Metro HRA), Fridley, Minnesota; Project-based Assistance
(PBA) Program. The Metro HRA requested an exception to the initial
guidance to permit the Metro HRA to attach PBA to units at Brandes
Place that exceed the 25 percent cap on the number of units in a
building to which PBA can be attached for families receiving
supportive services.
Nature of Requirement: Section II subpart F of the initial
guidance requires that unless waived, no more than 25 percent of the
dwelling units in any building may be assisted under a housing
assistance payments contract for PBA except for dwelling units
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that are specifically made available for elderly families, disabled
families and families receiving supportive services.
Granted By: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and
Indian Housing.
Date Granted: June 20, 2002.
Reason Waived: Approval of the exception was granted because the
families living in Brandes Place will participate in the Metro HRA's
Family Self-Sufficiency program and there will be a close
collaboration between the developer and Catholic Charities who will
provide a network to the local work force. These supportive services
are consistent with the statute.
Contact: Gerald Benoit, Director, Real Estate and Housing
Performance Division, Office of Public and Assisted Housing
Delivery, Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing
and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW, Room 4210,
Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-0477.
[sbull] Regulation: Section II subpart F of the January 16,
2001, Federal Register Notice, Revisions to PHA Project-based
Assistance Program; Initial Guidance.
Project/Activity: Winston-Salem Housing Authority (WSHA),
Winston-Salem, North Carolina; Project-based Assistance (PBA)
Program. The WSHA requested an exception to the initial guidance to
permit the WSHA to attach PBA to 88 units in Kimberly Park Terrace
that exceeds the 25 percent cap on the number of units in a building
to which PBA can be attached for families receiving supportive
services.
Nature of Requirement: Section II subpart F of the initial
guidance requires that unless waived, no more than 25 percent of the
dwelling units in any building may be assisted under a housing
assistance payments contract for PBA except for dwelling units that
are specifically made available for elderly families, disabled
families, and families receiving supportive services.
Granted By: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and
Indian Housing.
Date Granted: June 20, 2002.
Reason Waived: Approval of the exception was granted because the
families living in Kimberly Park Terrace, a HOPE VI project, will
receive supportive services provided by the Community Affordable
Housing Equity Corporation that will include an adult scholarship
program, a community grants program to fund such items as furniture
for community space and books for the on-site library, a first-time
homebuyers program, a technology learning center, and a youth
recognition program. These supportive services are consistent with
the statute.
Contact: Gerald Benoit, Director, Real Estate and Housing
Performance Division, Office of Public and Assisted Housing
Delivery, Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing
and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 4210,
Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-0477.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 990.107(f) and 990.109.
Project/Activity: Augusta, GA, Housing Authority. A request was
made to permit the authority to benefit from energy performance
contracting for developments that have resident-paid utilities. The
housing authority estimates that it could increase energy savings
substantially if it were able to undertake energy performance
contracting for both its PHA-paid and resident-paid utilities.
Nature of Requirement: Under 24 CFR Part 990, Operating Fund
Formula energy conservation incentive that relates to energy
performance contracting currently applies to only PHA-paid
utilities. The Augusta Housing Authority has both PHA-paid and
resident-paid utilities.
Granted By: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and
Indian Housing.
Date Granted: May 3, 2002.
Reason Waived: In September 1996, the Oakland Housing Authority
was granted a waiver to permit the housing authority to benefit from
energy performance contracting for developments with resident-paid
utilities. The waiver was granted on the basis that the Authority
presented a sound and reasonable methodology for doing so. The
Augusta Housing Authority requested a waiver based on the same
approved methodology. The waiver permits the housing authority to
exclude from its Performance Funding System calculation of rental
income the increased rental income due to the difference between
updated baseline utility allowances (before implementation of the
energy conservation measures) and revised allowances (after
implementation of the measures) for the project(s) involved for the
duration of the contract period, which cannot exceed 12 years.
Contact: Regina McGill, Director, Attn: Peggy Mangum, extension
4039, Funding and Financial Management Division, Office of Public
and Assisted Housing Delivery, Office of Public and Indian Housing,
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; Room 4216; (202) 708-
1872.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 990.107(f) and 990.109.
Project/Activity: Opelika, AL, Housing Authority. A request was
made to permit the authority to benefit from energy performance
contracting for developments that have resident-paid utilities. The
housing authority estimates that it could increase energy savings
substantially if it were able to undertake energy performance
contracting for resident-paid utilities.
Nature of Requirement: Under 24 CFR Part 990, Operating Fund
Formula energy conservation incentive that relates to energy
performance contracting currently applies to only PHA-paid
utilities. The Opelika Housing Authority has resident-paid
utilities.
Granted By: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and
Indian Housing.
Date Granted: May 3, 2002.
Reason Waived: In September 1996, the Oakland Housing Authority
was granted a waiver to permit the authority to benefit from energy
performance contracting for developments with resident-paid
utilities. The waiver was granted on the basis that the authority
presented a sound and reasonable methodology for doing so. The
Opelika Housing Authority requested a waiver based on the same
approved methodology. The waiver permits the HA to exclude from its
PFS calculation of rental income the increased rental income due to
the difference between updated baseline utility allowances (before
implementation of the energy conservation measures) and revised
allowances (after implementation of the measures) for the project(s)
involved for the duration of the contract period, which cannot
exceed 12 years.
Contact: Regina McGill, Director, Attn: Peggy Mangum, extension
4039, Funding and Financial Management Division, Office of Public
and Assisted Housing Delivery, Office of Public and Indian Housing,
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410; Room 4216; (202) 708-
1872.
[sbull] Regulation: 24 CFR 1000.327(b).
Project/Activity: Nondalton Tribal Council's submission of an
Indian Housing Plan (IHP) for FY 2002 funding made available under
the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of
1996.
Nature of Requirement: The regulation notifies Indian tribes not
located on a reservation, including each Alaska Native village,
regional Indian tribe, regional corporation, or its tribally
designated housing entity (TDHE) that they must notify HUD in
writing by September 15 each year whether it or its TDHE intends to
submit an IHP. If an Alaska Native village notifies HUD that it does
not intend either to submit an IHP or to designate a TDHE to do so,
or if HUD receives no response from the Alaska Native village or its
TDHE, the formula data which would have been credited to the Alaska
Native village will be credited to the regional Indian tribe, or if
there is no regional Indian tribe, to the regional corporation.
Granted By: Mr. Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary, Office of
Public and Indian Housing.
Date Granted: June 7, 2002.
Reason Waived: The Alaska Office of Native American Programs may
not have received the Tribe's notification of intent to submit an
IHP by the deadline due to the state of affairs surrounding
September 11, 2001, and the Tribal Administrator's medical
condition.
Contact: Deborah Lalancette, Director, Grants Management, Denver
Program ONAP, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 1999
Broadway, Suite 3390, Denver, CO 80202; telephone: (303) 675-1600,
extension 3325.
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