Market Study or Housing Needs Assessment must demonstrate demand for the proposed project. There is a six-month reserve requirement for operating expenses and debt service, with a minimum replacement reserve requirement at $350/unit/year, increasing annually by 3%. A Phase I environmental assessment, at a minimum, is required for all projects. If the project involves an existing building constructed before 1978 that has no documentation of previous abatement, a lead-based paint and asbestos-containing materials report must be submitted along with a plan for abatement during rehab and/or an Operations and Maintenance Manual for managing the hazards in place. Radon testing is required after the project is complete and appropriate mitigation provided if radon levels are higher than the EPA-recommended threshold for abatement action.

Must conform with CHFA Credit Policy, including operating and replacement reserve requirements

CHFA uses the HFA/HUD 542(c) Risk Sharing program to offer this funding, which enhances CHFA's bonds and allows CHFA to borrow at more favorable rates. CHFA originates, underwrites, processes, and services the loans to projects. CHFA and HUD share 50/50 in the risk of loss of the mortgage in the event of an insurance claim. Conditional upon approval of HUD Risk Share insurance. Subject to HUD Environmental Risk Assessment. Davis Bacon wage requirements apply if Risk Share mortgage insurance is utilized during the construction phase (this program can provide uninsured construction financing or a construction loan insured by the HUD Risk Share program). Must conform with CHFA Credit Policy, including operating and replacement reserve requirements. For new construction projects, the minimum Replacement Reserve deposit is $250 per unit per year for senior properties, $300 per unit per year for family properties, and $350 per unit per year for permanent supportive housing properties. For acquisition/rehab properties, the corresponding reserves minimums would be increased by $50 per unit per year.

CHFA uses the HFA/HUD 542(c) Risk Sharing program to offer this funding, which enhances CHFA's bonds and allows CHFA to borrow at more favorable rates. CHFA originates, underwrites, processes, and services the loans to projects. CHFA and HUD share 50/50 in the risk of loss of the mortgage in the event of an insurance claim. Conditional upon approval of HUD Risk Share insurance. Subject to HUD Environmental Risk Assessment. Davis Bacon wage requirements apply if Risk Share mortgage insurance is utilized during the construction phase (this program can provide uninsured construction financing or a construction loan insured by the HUD Risk Share program). Must conform with CHFA Credit Policy, including operating and replacement reserve requirements. For new construction projects, the minimum Replacement Reserve deposit is $250 per unit per year for senior properties, $300 per unit per year for family properties, and $350 per unit per year for permanent supportive housing properties. For acquisition/rehab properties, the corresponding reserves minimums would be increased by $50 per unit per year.