Technical
Factor
Over-All
Rating Factors and Bonus Points
Discipline
(Points)
Rating
Rating
PM
b.
The extent that a connection has been established between the project and the
(3)
community’s Consolidated Plan, Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice
(AI) or other planning document that analyzes fair housing issues and is prepared
by a local planning or similar organization.
3. Soundness of Approach
(40)
VAL
a.
Site approvability – The proximity or accessibility of the site to shopping, medical
(14)
facilities, transportation, places of worship, recreational facilities, places of employ-
ment, and other necessary services to the intended tenants; adequacy of utilities
and streets, and freedom of the site from adverse environmental conditions (based
on site visit for site control projects only); and compliance with site and neighbor-
hood standards in 24 CFR 891.125(a), (d) and (e) and 24 CFR 891.320.
VAL
b.
One or more of the proposed sites is not permissively zoned for the intended use.
(-1)
FHEO
c.
The suitability of the site from the standpoints of promoting a greater choice of
(8)
housing opportunities for minorities and persons with disabilities and affirmatively
furthering fair housing.
ARCH
d.
The extent to which the proposed design of the project (exterior and interior) and its
(2)
placement in the neighborhood will meet the individual needs of the residents and
will facilitate their integration into the surrounding community and promote their
ability to live as independently as possible.
ARCH
e.
The extent to which the proposed design incorporates visitability standards and
(1)
universal design in the construction or rehabilitation of the project.
PM
f.
The Sponsor's board is comprised of persons with disabilities.
(4)
PM
g.
The Sponsor involved persons with disabilities (including minority persons with
(3)
disabilities) in the development of the application, and will involve persons with
disabilities (including minority persons with disabilities) in the development and
operation of the project.
PM
h.
The extent to which the Sponsor coordinated the application with other organiza-
(2)
tions (including local independent living centers) that will not be directly participating
in the project, but with which the Sponsor shares common goals and objectives and
are working toward meeting these goals and objectives in a holistic and comprehen-
sive manner.
PM
i.
The extent to which the Sponsor consulted with Continuum of Care organizations in
(1)
the community in which the proposed project will be located and has developed
ways in which the proposed project will assist persons with disabilities who have
been experiencing chronic homelessness become more productive members of
society.
PM
j.
The extent to which the jurisdiction in which the proposed project will be located
(2)
has undertaken successful efforts in removing regulatory barriers to affordable
housing.
ARCH
k.
The extent to which the Sponsor will promote energy efficiency in the design a
(1)
operation of the proposed housing.
FHEO
I.
The extent to which the Sponsor has described their plans for expanding
(2)
economic opportunities for low and very low-income persons. (Section 3
provision).
(1) The extent of the Sponsor's plans to provide opportunities to train and
employ low and very low-income residents of the project area. (1 pt).
(2)
The extent of the Sponsor's plans to award substantial contracts to
persons residing in the project area. (1 pt).
form HUD-9883-CA (8/2007)
Previous editions are obsolete.
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ref. Handbook 4571.2 Rev-1