Housing Rehabilitation Specialist

The Town of Flower Mound is seeking a vendor to provide Housing Rehabilitation Specialist services. The specialist will assist the Grants & Financial Analyst with responsibilities related to the Town's Housing Rehabilitation Program, including financial management, line-item cost estimates, recordkeeping, environmental clearance procedures, and lead-based paint procedures. The specialist should possess knowledge of basic engineering and architectural design principles, project accounting, and contract management principles. • The program is designed to expand the supply of decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing. • The program provides forgivable loans to low- and moderate-income households for home repairs. • Eligible repairs include water heater repair/replacement, foundation repair, plumbing repair, and more. • The loan cannot be used to cover relocation expenses or costs associated with converting the property to commercial or non-residential use. • The program has a maximum loan amount of $60,000 per low-income housing unit. • The loan is forgiven at a rate of 1/5 per year or 1/60 per month for a five-year loan term. • The program requires a lien on the property, which is released upon maturation of the loan. • The homeowner must occupy the home as their principal residence for at least five years from the date of the loan.