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The Department of Housing and Urban Development's mission is to increase homeownership, support community development and increase access to affordable housing free from discrimination. HUD fulfills this mission through high ethical standards, management and accountability, and by forming partnerships with community organizations.
Persons are encouraged to communicate with the Multifamily Hub or Program Center with jurisdiction for the proposed property.
HUD Multifamily Hubs or Program Centers are listed at http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/mfh/mfbroch/hubs_pcs.cfm and in the Catalog Address Appendix IV.
Program Accomplishments
Not Applicable.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Section 231 insures lenders against loss on mortgages.
Section 231 was designed to increase the supply of rental housing specifically for the use and occupancy of elderly persons and/or persons with disabilities.
Insured mortgages may be used to finance construction or rehabilitation of detached, semidetached, walk-up, or elevator type rental housing designed for occupancy by elderly or handicapped individuals and consisting of 8 or more rental units.
The program has statutory per unit mortgage limits which vary according to the size of the unit, the type of structure, and the location of the project.
There are also loan-to-replacement cost and debt service limitations.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Eligible mortgagors include private profit-motivated developers, and nonprofit sponsors.
Beneficiary Eligibility
All elderly or handicapped persons are eligible to occupy apartments in a project whose mortgage is insured under the program.
Credentials/Documentation
Documentation regarding the characteristics of the property and the qualifications of the mortgagor must be submitted with the application. This program is excluded from coverage under 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles.
Aplication and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
Preapplication coordination is required.
An environmental impact assessment is required for this program.
This program is eligible for coverage under E.O.
12372, 'Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs.' An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review.
Application Procedures
This program is excluded from coverage under 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. The sponsor submits a formal application through a HUD-approved mortgagee to the local HUD Multifamily Hub or Program Center.
Award Procedures
If the project meets program requirements, the local HUD Multifamily Hub or Program Center issues a commitment to the lender for mortgage insurance.
Deadlines
Not Applicable.
Authorization
National Housing Act, as amended, Section 231, Public Law 86-372, 73 U.S.C. 654, 12 U.S.C. 1715(V)., Title 24, Part 231.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Processing time varies depending upon the degree of preparation by the sponsor and HUD Multifamily Hub and Program Center workload.
Appeals
If an application for mortgage insurance is denied, HUD will state the reasons for the denial. If reapplication is desired, the applicant may modify the application and reapply.
Renewals
The term of a commitment to insure may be extended when more time is required.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Statutory Formula: Title 24 CFR, Part 231. This program has no matching requirements. This program does not have MOE requirements.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
The maximum mortgage term is 40 years or not in excess of three-fourths of the remaining economic life, whichever is less. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: Over term of mortgage.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
No reports are required.
Audits
In accordance with the provisions of 2 CFR 200, Subpart F - Audit Requirements, non-Federal entities that expend financial assistance of $750,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Non-Federal entities that expend less than $750,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in 2 CFR 200.503. The Department of Housing and Urban Development reserves the right to audit the accounts of either the mortgagee or mortgagor in order to determine their compliance and conformance with HUD regulations and standards.
Records
Mortgagees are required to service and maintain records in accordance with acceptable mortgage practice of prudent lending institutions and the HUD regulations.
Financial Information
Account Identification
86-4077-0-3-371.
Obigations
(Guaranteed/Insured Loans) FY 15 $53,212,283; FY 16 est $55,170,497; and FY 17 est $59,494,779
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
No Data Available.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
24 CFR 231.1 et seq. Section 231, Housing for the Elderly for Project Mortgage Insurance, HUD Handbook 4570.1, no charge, available on HUDCLIPS at http://www.hudclips.org.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
See Regional Agency Offices. Persons are encouraged to communicate with the Multifamily Hub or Program Center with jurisdiction for the proposed property. HUD Multifamily Hubs or Program Centers are listed at http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/mfh/mfbroch/hubs_pcs.cfm and in the Catalog Address Appendix IV.
Headquarters Office
Carmelita James 451 Seventh Street SW, Washington, District of Columbia 20410 Email: carmelita_a._james@hud.gov Phone: (202) 402-2579
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Not Applicable.
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