1. Housing Rehabilitation

2. Differences between minor repair, emergency rehab, and substantial rehab Utilizing proper funding sources for each construction program undertaken. · Housing Rehabilitation Programs: The HUD Perspective

3. Housing Rehabilitation Programs: The HUD Perspective “Watching Your Back” Obtaining owner signatures and initials as well as contractor’s verifications. Minimum Housing Standards under the HOME program.

4. Housing Rehabilitation Programs: The HUD Perspective Federal Regulations vs. local Policy and Procedure Manuals. Brief Overview of LBP requirements. Working with Contractors (change orders and addendums) Procurement requirements, Federal and Local.

5. I mplementing A Quality Program: Not Child’s Play !

6. Renovation/Building- The Building Department can be a resource for understanding any code issues.  Understanding the differences between major renovations or a simple repair.  Looking at a set of plans and knowing what the project entails.  Guiding Community Development members through the scheduling of inspections.  Working alongside contractors and Community Development on construction issues when questions arise.

7. Problems with Contractors- Can intercede on difficulties with contractors.  Will make inspections for correctness in construction.  Make sure project is on time per the permit expiration.  Have legal remedies for ongoing construction issues.  Can make sure final inspections are performed for completeness of project.

8. How to best utilize the relationship between Community Development and your local Building Codes Department Scope - To help in the interpretation and appliance of the IRC 2012/Property Maintenance Codes. Permitting Process - When is a permit necessary and how is this process beneficial to all parties.  Understanding the zoning requirements  Possible issues with Design Criteria  Compliance with all state licensing / local business licensing  To ensure that contractors stay on schedule