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HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) Reference 24 CFR 91.220(1)(2) 1. A description of other forms of investment being used beyond those identified in Section 92.205 is as follows: The St. Joseph County Housing Consortium does not intend to use any other forms of investment other than those described in 24 CFR 92.205(b). 2. A description of the guidelines that will be used for resale or recapture of HOME funds when used for homebuyer activities as required in 92.254,is as follows: See attachments. 3. A description of the guidelines for resale or recapture that ensures the affordability of units acquired with HOME funds? See 24 CFR 92.254(a)(4) are as follows: No units will be acquired with HOME funds by the HOME consortium. 4. Plans for using HOME funds to refinance existing debt secured by multifamily housing that is rehabilitated with HOME funds along with a description of the refinancing guidelines required that will be used under 24 CFR 92.206(b), are as follows: The St. Joseph County Housing Consortium does not intend to refinance any existing debt for multifamily housing that will be rehabilitated with HOME Funds. 5. If applicable to a planned HOME TBRA activity,a description of the preference for persons with special needs or disabilities. (See 24 CFR 92.209(c)(2)(i) and CFR 91.220(I)(2)(vii)). The Oaklawn Psychiatric Center will provide Tenant Based Rental Assistance to individuals and families currently utilizing their services.TBRA will be available to persons with mental illness and/or substance use disorders who can live independently but lack financial security. 6. If applicable to a planned HOME TBRA activity, a description of how the preference for a specific category of individuals with disabilities (e.g. persons with HIV/AIDS or chronic mental illness)will narrow the gap in benefits and the preference is needed to narrow the gap in benefits and services received by such persons. (See 24 CFR 92.209(c)(2)(ii) and 91.220(1)(2)(vii)). The Oaklawn Psychiatric Center will provide Tenant Based Rental Assistance to 24-30 households. Oaklawn provides supportive services to patients with mental illness and/or substance use disorders. By providing housing stability,these persons will be able to commit to treatment provided at Oaklawn. No preferences will be established internally for which patients receive TBRA. 7. If applicable, a description of any preference or limitation for rental housing projects. (See 24 CFR 92.253(d)(3) and CFR 91.220(1)(2)(vii)). Note: Preferences cannot be administered in a manner that limits the opportunities of persons on any basis prohibited by the laws listed under 24 CFR 5.105(a). Oaklawn Psychiatric Center will provide TBRA to patients and their families utilizing its services. Oaklawn provides assistance to persons with mental illness and substance use disorders. OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2025) 207