CDBG - Tenant Based Rental Assistance

Dane County is soliciting applications from organizations interested in operating a tenant-based rental assistance program. The program will provide funding under the Home Investment Partnership (HOME) Program to assist low-income households. The selected organization will be responsible for marketing the program, conducting initial pre-screening and intake, determining income eligibility, and ensuring that rental units meet HUD Housing Quality Standards. The organization will also be responsible for managing housing assistance contracts with participating landlords and making timely rent payments. • The term of the tenant-based rental assistance must run in conjunction with the term of the lease and may not exceed 24 months. • The organization must ensure that assisted rental units meet 24 CFR §982.401 HUD Quality Standards and pass the National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE) Standards. • The organization must also ensure that properties constructed before 1978 are inspected for lead-based paint hazards and properly remediated if necessary. • The organization will be required to submit monthly financial and beneficiary reports to Dane County. • The organization must also comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including those related to fair labor standards and environmental protection.