Mississippi Administrative Code

The maximum and minimum loan amounts are $750,000 and $100,000, respectively. The loan amounts will be divided according to Participant's Pro Rata Share. MDA, Fannie Mae, and MS Home Corporation (MHC) are considered as Participants under the program. The total funding sources for…

Eligible borrower entities include the following: A. For-profit corporations; B. Nonprofit corporations; C. Cooperatives, D. Public agencies other than the MS Home Corporation, E. General and limited partnerships; F. Limited liability companies, and; G. Sole proprietorships Notes…

MS Home Corporation serves as the Lead Lender that implements the program and is the primary point of contact for all loans funded under MSFRHF. MHC underwrites all loans to meet its credit requirements and other loan conditions, in addition, to Fannie Mae and MDA's guidelines. H…

Fees are charged to cover administrative costs. All allowable fees are the obligation of the borrower. Notes 6 Miss. Code. R. 4-6.7 House Bill 530, 1999 Regular Session

Loans are made to low to moderate-income families. The maximum annual family income shall be equal to or less than 115% of median family income for the county as defined by the Department of Housing and Urban Development or $42,672.00, whichever is less. Notes 6 Miss. Code. R. 4-…

As of July 31, 2005, there are twenty (20) borrowers of MSFRHF funds reporting on file. Presently, a total of $3,127,098.15 has been committed to borrowers. The remaining funds available are 3,222,669.07. A total of sixty-one (61) homes have been constructed. Notes 6 Miss. Code. …

A. Organized Under State/Local Law. An organization must show evidence to MDA either in its charter or articles of incorporation, that it is organized under state or local law. B. Non-Profit Status. A tax exemption ruling from the Internal Revenue Service as evidenced by a 501(c)…

The organization must have demonstrated capacity for carrying out activities assisted with HOME funds, as evidenced by either experience of key staff that has completed similar projects to HOME funded activities or the organization should have contracts with consultants who have …

A. Portfolio. The organization's portfolio of projects and properties should evidence competent management and oversight. B. Previous Performance. The organization should have exhibited competence with any previous CHDO activities. C. Management Capacity. The organization's manag…

MDA reserves the right to determine if the housing development experience and financial stability of the non-profit organization is adequate for certification and if the organization has the capacity to carry out HOME funded activities. Notes 6 Miss. Code. R. 4-7.12 42 USCA § 127…

In order to maintain a current state CFIDO Certification, the CFIDO must submit a complete application for funding through the MDA. The CHDO must be awarded grant funds. The certification period will be effective for the two (2) or three (3) year period of the contract. CHDOs wil…

Activities conducted by CHDOs must be consistent with the state's Consolidated Plan. The Consolidated Plan identifies housing and community development needs in the state's jurisdiction and provides long-term strategy for addressing those needs. The Consolidated Plan indicates th…

A. Complete the CHDO Certification Application, including all requested documentation forms. B. Submit one (1) original and one (1) copy of the entire application. The application should be bound with a binder clip, 3-ring binders or any other forms of binding. C. The application…

A. Strategic Plan. CHDOs and CHDO aspirants are required to submit a comprehensive strategic plan to MDA. In order to be a comprehensive plan, the document submitted must address the following: (i). The mission, goals, and vision of the organization (ii). Whom you will serve (iii…

There are three specific requirements related to the organization's board, which must be evidenced in the organization's by-laws, charter, or articles of incorporation. These are: A. Low Income Representation. At least Ms of the organization's board must be representatives of a l…

A. Board Stability. There should be stability/continuity of board members over the last several years. B. Development Oversight. The Board should have a committee structure or other means of overseeing planning and development. C. Board Skills. The Board members should have profe…

A. Control. The CFIDO is not controlled, nor receives directions from individuals or entities seeking profit from the organization, as evidenced by the organization's by-laws or a Memorandum of Understanding. B. Creation or Sponsorship by a For-Profit Entity. If sponsored or crea…

The HOME Program establishes requirements for the organizational structure of a CHDO to ensure that the governing body or the organization is controlled by the community it serves. These requirements are designed to ensure that the CHDO is capable of decisions and actions that ad…

A. Needs. Current plans should be well grounded in an understanding of current housing conditions; housing needs, and need for supportive services. The organization should have an analysis of the local housing market and the housing needs of low-income households. B. Relations. T…

A. Conformance to Accountability Standards. The organization must conform to the financial accountability standards of 24 CFR 84.21, "Standards for Financial Management Systems", as evidenced by notarized statement by the board president or Chief Financial Officer (CFO), or a cer…

A. Audit. Audit information will be reviewed. B. Budgeting. The organization should conduct annual budgeting of its operations and all activities and programs. It should track and report budget versus actual income and expenses. C. Reporting. Financial reporting should be regular…

The Emergency Shelter Grants Program (ESG) is authorized by the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act of 1988 as Amended. Under the Emergency Shelter Grants Program, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) allocates funds by formula grant among eligible states…

Efforts will be made to maintain the operation of existing facilities that have a demonstrated history of efficient management, including services to the hard-to-reach homeless. The following information will be required in each funding request: A. The nature and extent of homele…

The ESG funds will be distributed in accordance with the State's Consolidated Plan. The selection process is based on the possible award of 150 points on the ESG Application. The State intends to distribute ESG funds statewide to eligible applicants using a competitive applicatio…

Applicants may be contacted for clarification of the information presented in the application, but additional information that can affect the rating of the project cannot be submitted. Applicants with the highest scores will be funded until funds are exhausted. In case of a tie, …

Site visits will be conducted to verify information submitted in the application for applicants receiving the highest ratings. A site visit does not imply or denote that an applicant will be funded. The State reserves the right to decrease the points awarded in any rating factor …

The selection process is based on the awarding of points. Specific selection criteria will be used to rate applications. All applications will be rated and points assigned to each based on data provided in the application. Thus, it is important to provide complete and concise inf…

In order to receive points, all questions must be answered completely. If the space provided to answer questions is not sufficient and the applicant needs additional space to answer a question in its entirety, the applicant must clearly reference the location of this additional i…

The rating factors and maximum points for the Application for the 2011 Emergency Shelter Grants Program Year are as follows: Rating Factor Points Target Population 35 Program Design 20 Applicant Capacity 50 Documented Need 20 Community Coordination 25 Total Points Available 150 N…

A. Target Population: Applications that target two or more of the following populations will receive a maximum of 35 points. Applications that target only one population will be rated based on the scale below. In order to receive points, documentation that indicates the applicant…

The ESG Application Review process will consist of the following: first level review, second level review, and supervisory sign off. This ensures a fair and competitive process. Notes 6 Miss. Code. R. 4-8.18 42 U.S.C. 11301

All recipients will be required to comply with certain federal and state requirements. The following briefly describes major requirements that may apply. A. The requirements of OMB Circular No. A-87, Cost Principles for State and Local Governments, which addresses allowable cost …

The ESG Program funds will be made available to address the following: A. Shelter facility improvements (minor), operation and maintenance expenses B. Equipment purchase is limited to $5,000.00 per unit The use of ESG funds for the purchase of motor vehicles is prohibited. Notes …

The Governor designated the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) as the agency responsible for administering ESG funds. Notes 6 Miss. Code. R. 4-8.3 42 U.S.C. 11301

The 2011 ESG funds to be made available to the State of Mississippi will be published in the Federal Register. The One-Year Action Plan is based on an allocation of $2,002,150. This allocation is contingent upon the availability of funds to the State of Mississippi from the U. S.…

The Application Submission date will be May 20, 2011, no later than 4:00 p.m. Applications were submitted to Community Services Division, 501 North West Street, Suite 5-A, Jackson, Mississippi. No applications were accepted after 4:00 p.m. MDA's time clock was the clock used for …

Local units of government and non-profit organizations that operate existing homeless shelters are eligible to submit applications in the ESG Program. Non-profit agencies applying for ESG funds to carry out homeless assistance must obtain certification that the project is approve…

Applicants must provide matching funds. Pursuant to 24 CFR Part 576 and 42 U.S.C. 11375 the ESG Program requires that ESG funds provided by HUD be matched with an equal amount of funds from other sources. The match amount may include the amount of funds from other sources, the va…

The maximum grant size is $75,000 and there is no minimum grant size. The State reserves the right to adjust the amount awarded, based on the amount of funds available. Notes 6 Miss. Code. R. 4-8.8 42 U.S.C. 11301

A. Applications submitted by a local unit of government must include a copy of the Resolution authorizing submission of this application. The Resolution must be adopted by the local unit of government and must be signed and dated by the local unit of government's Chief Elected Of…

The State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program was established to aid in the development of viable communities that provide their residents with suitable living environment and economic opportunities. Mississippi's State CDBG program is designed to be consistent with …

The State will recapture funds previously awarded to a CDBG recipient for reasons such as, failure to satisfy a national policy objective, failure to comply with contractual conditions, or if awarded funds are not expended prior to the expiration of the grant contract. The State …

All cities and counties, except the entitlement cities of Biloxi, Gulfport, Hattiesburg, Jackson, Moss Point, and Pascagoula are eligible applicants for funding under Mississippi's CDBG program. Notes 6 Miss. Code. R. 4-9.11 24 CFR 570.480-497

A. Applicants may be contacted for clarification of information presented in the application after submission, but additional information that can affect the rating of the project cannot be submitted. B. A single activity should have a contiguous group of beneficiaries. Multiple …

Project area and town wide surveys will be accepted. If using a survey to determine the low- and moderate-income benefit, it must have been conducted after April 1, 2008. Applicants using surveys to indicate population and income information must use the State approved Grant Surv…

A general project area map, showing the general location of the proposed project, with a more detailed insert (detailing project location), is required to be submitted with the application. Other map requirements are discussed in the application. The survey map must accompany the…

The purpose of the Emergency category is to provide funding for any eligible CDBG activity necessary to address a community development need having a particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community. Note…