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2015 Application Available for HOME and AHTF 

Kentucky Housing Corporation (KHC) has opened the 2015 Application for the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) and Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF). Eligible project types include single-family home buyer and homeowner rehabilitation activities.  

 

The 2015 Application Guidelines are available on KHC's website under Development, Single-Family.

KHC will begin accepting HOME/AHTF applications within the Universal Funding Application (UFA) on Wednesday, January 28, 2015. The application will remain open until all available funds have been awarded. Applicants must meet minimum thresholds to submit an application. Applications will be accepted, reviewed, and approved on a first-come, first-served basis.

Minimum Thresholds
  • Applicants must have been awarded funds for HOME and/or AHTF Home Buyer or Homeowner Rehab between 2011 and 2014 in order to be eligible. This does not include awarded funds from the Gap or HouseWorks programs (project numbers beginning with GF or GW).
  • HOME and/or AHTF funds awarded in 2011 or earlier (project numbers beginning with HB11 or HR11): 100 percent committed and 100 percent expended. All project completion report packets must be submitted to and approved by KHC no later than the application submission to KHC.
  • HOME and/or AHTF funds awarded in 2012 (project numbers beginning with HB12 or HR12): 100 percent committed and 100 percent expended. All project completion report packets must be submitted to and approved by KHC no later than the application submission to KHC.
  • HOME and/or AHTF funds awarded in 2013 (project numbers beginning with HB13 or HR13): 100 percent committed and 50 percent expended no later than the application submission to KHC.
  • HOME and/or AHTF funds awarded in 2014 (project numbers beginning with HB14 or HR14): 50 percent committed and 15 percent expended no later than the application submission to KHC.
State Clearinghouse
Applicants requesting HOME Project funds for Home Buyer and/or Homeowner Rehab, must also submit to the State Clearinghouse via the Department of Local Government's online system . Successful submission to the online clearinghouse system will generate a confirmation that includes the State Application Identification (SAI) number. A copy of this confirmation is a required checklist attachment for the KHC application. It is recommended applicants contact the State Clearinghouse as soon as possible to ensure an official confirmation from the clearinghouse system to expedite processing.

Application Fee
There is a $100 non-refundable application fee for nonprofit organizations and units of local government and a $250 non-refundable application fee for for-profit applicants. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their application fee prior to submitting their application. If the fee is not received within 24 hours of the date and time the application is received through the UFA, the application will be rejected.

KHC must receive the appropriate application fee, via check or money order to the following address:

Kentucky Housing Corporation
Housing Contract Administration
1231 Louisville Road
Frankfort, KY  40601

If you have any questions, please contact Melissa Benton, Terry Helton, or Antwoine Linton toll-free in Kentucky at 800-633-8896 or 502-564-7630, extensions 421, 273, or 416, respectively; TTY 711; or email mbenton@kyhousing.org, thelton@kyhousing.org, or alinton@kyhousing.org, respectively.

HouseWorks Repair Program Application Guidelines Now Available 

KHC has released the 2015 single-family application guidelines for HouseWorks Repair Program.

 

The application guidelines for HouseWorks Repair Program are available on KHC's website, under Development, Single-Family.

KHC will begin accepting HouseWorks Repair applications within the UFA on Wednesday, February 4, 2015. Applicants must meet minimum thresholds to submit an application. Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a first-come, first-serve basis.
 
Eligibility and Minimum Thresholds
The HouseWorks Repair Program is available to nonprofits and units of local government that are eligible to receive funds from the AHTF [KRS.198A.175(3)].

To be eligible to apply for the HouseWorks Repair Program, previous applicants must meet the following thresholds:
  • Applicants must have received HouseWorks funds between 2011 and 2014.
  • Applicants must have successfully committed and expended funds as outline in their Memorandum of Understanding.
If you have any questions, please contact Melissa Benton, Terry Helton, or Antwoine Linton toll-free in Kentucky at 800-633-8896 or 502-564-7630, extensions 421, 273, or 416, respectively; TTY 711; or email mbenton@kyhousing.org, thelton@kyhousing.org, or alinton@kyhousing.org, respectively.

Change to Funding Draw Process  

KHC is changing the submission process of the Universal Draw Request form for all existing and new projects. This change will allow KHC to streamline processes and, in turn, provide a faster turnaround of fund requests. This also begins preparations for additional enhancements to the electronic draw process in 2015.

 

Beginning Sunday, February 1, 2015, the Universal Draw Request form and supporting documentation will no longer be accepted by fax or mail to applicable departments. After that date, it must be submitted via the designated email box KHCDrawRequest@kyhousing.org.

 

You may refer to the User Guide on any page of the Universal Draw Request form for assistance in completing the draw request. Additional guidance can be found in the Universal Draw Change Training available on KHC's website, under Specialized Housing. Please note, this process does not apply to draws for the Weatherization or LIHEAP programs.

 

KHC encourages agencies to sign up for Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) of funds, which will be a requirement by Wednesday, July 1, 2015, or sooner for certain program areas. The EFT Sign-Up Form is also available on KHC's website, under Specialized Housing.

 

If you have any questions or need help completing the request, please contact your assigned Program Representative. Also, your program representative can provide a report of projects, which may be helpful for identifying project numbers to include on the draw request. When submitting the electronic draw request, please do not copy your program representative. They will be notified of the submission.

 

Privacy and Confidentiality Notice:  Partner agencies transmitting documentation in support of Universal Draw Request system must take every precaution necessary to ensure a customer's Non Public Information or Personally Identifiable Information (PII) is not sent to the designated email box. PII consists of but not limited to: Social Security Number, date of birth, mother's maiden name, etc.

DO NOT REPLY-This is an unmonitored email address. 

 

Kentucky Housing Corporation prohibits discrimination on the basis of race; color; religion; sex; national origin; sexual orientation or gender identity; ancestry; age; disability; or marital, familial, or veteran status. 

 

To change your eGram preferences or sign up for an eGram list, please visit KHC's website and click on the eGram icon under Quick Links. 

 

If you have subscription problems, please contact KHC's Nicole Morris toll-free in Kentucky at 800-633-8896 or 502-564-7630, extension 459; TTY 711; or email nmorris@kyhousing.org.