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MULTIFAMILY BOND PRE-APPLICATION
Notification Templates and Information
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA)
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 13941, Austin, Texas 78711-3941
Physical Address: 507 Sabine, Austin, TX 78701
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TEMPLATES…………………………………………………………………………………………………E
RROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.2
REQUEST FOR NEIGHBORHOOD INFORMATION LETTER.…………………………………………..2
ELECTED OFFICIAL OR NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATION NOTIFICATION……………………….3
RELEVANT DEVELOPMENT INFORMATION..………………………………………………...4
NOTIFICATION CERTIFICATION……………………………………………………………..6
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION INFORMATION FORM……………………………………………………..9
PUBLIC NOTIFICATIONS FORMAT (WRITTEN)……………………………………………..12
PUBLIC NOTIFICATIONS FORMAT (SIGNAGE) ……………………………………………………..13
Revised August 1, 2005 1
[Date]
[Local Elected Official]
[Address]
[City, State Zip]
Dear [Local Elected Official],
Pursuant to the notification requirements for the Multifamily Bond Program (10 TAC §33.6(c)(18)(A-F) and
the Qualified Allocation Plan and Rules (10 TAC §50) of the Texas Department of Housing and Community
Affairs, this letter is requesting a list of Neighborhood Organizations on record with your municipality or
county. Please respond by [date]. If there are no Neighborhood Organizations on record with your
municipality or county, please respond by letter stating such.
Sincerely,
[Representative of Applicant Name]
[Title]
Enclosure
Revised August 1, 2005 2
[Date]
[Local Elected Official or Neighborhood Organization]
[Address]
[City, State Zip]
Dear [Local Elected Official or Neighborhood Organization],
Pursuant to the notification requirements for the Multifamily Bond Program (10 TAC §33.6(c)(18)(A-F) and
the Qualified Allocation Plan (10 TAC §50) of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs,
this letter serves as notice that (Applicant Name) intends to submit an application for Multifamily Housing
Revenue Bonds and Housing Tax Credits with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for
the proposed (development name, address, city, and county).
Enclosed is a copy of the relevant development information concerning the proposed development.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact (development contact) at (Applicant phone number).
Sincerely,
[Representative of Applicant Name]
[Title]
Enclosure [Relevant Development Information]
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RELEVANT DEVELOPMENT INFORMATION
This form must be completed by the Applicant in its entirety. This form will be utilized by the
Department in its notifications to officials as required by Chapter 2306, Texas Government Code.
Applicant Name:
Development Name:
Dev. Street Address:
Dev. City
Dev. County
Dev State and Zip
Applicant Contact Name:
Contact Address:
Contact City/State/Zip:
Contact Phone:
Application Date:
Total # Units:
Population Served:
Area Median Income:
Building/Unit Garden Style Build Townhome High-Rise Mid-Rise
Configuration:
≥ 5 units per build Single Family Duplex / Triplex / Fourplex
Location of Units: Single lot or site Subdivision On scattered sites
Construction Type: New Construction Rehabilitation Acquisition / Rehabilitation
Maximum # of Floors: Elevator-Served: No Yes Total Site Acreage:
# of Res. Buildings: # of Non-Res. Buildings: # Units per Acre:
Tenant Services (describe):
Family 1 Person 2 Persons 3 Persons 4 Persons 5 Persons 6 Person
Income
30% AMFI
40% AMFI
50% AMFI
60% AMFI
80% AMFI
(#)[ ] 1 bed/1 bath Units Rent: ($)[ ] Average Sq Ft [ ]
(#)[ ] 2 bed/1 bath Units Rent: ($)[ ] Average Sq Ft [ ]
(#)[ ] 2 bed/2 bath Units Rent: ($)[ ] Average Sq Ft [ ]
(#)[ ] 3 bed/2 bath Units Rent: ($)[ ] Average Sq Ft [ ]
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RELEVANT DEVELOPMENT INFORMATION (cont.)
Unit Amenities and Quality. Select All That Apply:
Covered entries
Nine foot ceilings
Microwave ovens
Self-cleaning or continuous cleaning ovens
Refrigerator with icemaker
Ceiling fixtures in all rooms (globe with ceiling fan in living area and all bedrooms)
Laundry connections
Laundry equipment (washers and dryers) in units
Storage room or closet, of approximately 9 square feet or greater outside of Unit
Covered patios or covered balconies
Thirty year architectural shingle roofing
Garages for at least 35% of the total Units
Covered parking of at least one covered space per Unit
100% masonry on exterior, includes rock, stone, brick, stucco and cementious board products
Greater than 75% masonry on exterior, includes rock, stone, brick, stucco and cementious board
Energy efficient alternative construction materials with wall insulation at a minimum of R-20
R-15 Walls / R-30 Ceilings (rating of wall system)
12 SEER HVAC or evaporative coolers in dry climates
Energy Star or equivalently rated Kitchen Appliances
Common Amenities. Select All That Apply:
Full perimeter fencing with controlled gate access
Gazebo w/sitting area
Accessible walking path
Community gardens
Community laundry room and/or laundry hook-ups in Units
Public telephone(s) available to tenants 24 hours a day
A service coordinator office
Furnished and staffed children’s activity center
Barbecue grills and picnic tables
Covered pavilion w/barbecue grills and tables
Swimming pool
Furnished fitness center
Equipped Business Center (computer (with internet access) and fax machine)
Game/TV/Community room
Library (separate from the community room)
Enclosed sun porch or covered community porch/patio
Walking Trail (minimum length of ¼ mile)
Senior Activity Room (Elderly Developments Eligible)
Secured Entry (elevator buildings only)
Horseshoe Pit, Putting Green or Shuffleboard Court (Elderly Developments Eligible)
Community Dining Room w/full or warming kitchen (Elderly Developments Eligible)
Children’s Playgrounds and Equipment
Sport Court (Tennis, Basketball or Volleyball) - Only Family Developments Eligible
Furnished and staffed Children’s Activity Center - Only Family Developments Eligible
I certify that the all the information provided is correct and acknowledge that this information will be included in the Regulatory
Agreement and the Development will be expected to include all listed above. The applicant is responsible for all costs and expenses
associated with publication of notices as well as any cost of the hearing itself.
By: Its:
Signature of Applicant/Owner Date
Revised August 1, 2005 5
CERTIFICATION OF NOTIFICATIONS (SECTIONS A-C)
(Development Owner, or entity having controlling interest in the Development Owner, must complete this form.)
Section A: Pursuant to the Multifamily Housing Revenue Bond Rules in affect for the program year in
which the application is submitted, evidence of notifications must include a copy of the exact letter and
other materials that were sent to the individual or entity, a this sworn affidavit and a copy of the entire
mailing list (which includes the names and addresses) of all of the recipients. Proof of notification must
not be older than three months from the first day of the Application Acceptance Period.
I (We) certify that evidence of these notifications was submitted with the Pre-Application Threshold
for the same Application and satisfied the Department’s review of Pre-Application Threshold, and no
additional notification is required at Application (If this box is checked, continue to Section B of this
form).
I (We) certify that I have re-notified all required entities because the evidence of notifications was
submitted with the Pre-Application Threshold for the same Application and satisfied the Department’s
review of Pre-Application Threshold and re-notification was required because I (we) have submitted a
change in the Application, whether from Pre-Application to Application or as a result of a deficiency that
reflects one or more of the following:
A total Unit increase of greater than 10%
An increase of greater than 10% for any given level of AMGI
A change of the required elected official (due to a change in office)
A change to the population being served from
Elderly, Elderly,
Family or TO Family or
Transitional Transitional
I (We) certify that I (we) have notified all of the following entities in accordance with the Multifamily
Housing Revenue Bond Rules in affect for the program year in which the application is submitted:
Local Elected Officials and Neighborhood (in addition to request for neighborhood
organizations, this notification was made);
Superintendent of the school district containing the Development;
Presiding officer of the board of trustees of the school district containing the
Development;
Mayor of any municipality containing the Development;
All elected members of the governing body of any municipality containing the
Development (All City Council Members);
Presiding officer of the governing body of the county containing the Development
(County Judge);
All elected members of the governing body of the county containing the Development
(All County Commissioners);
State senator of the district containing the Development; and
State representative of the district containing the Development.
I (We) certify that the Development is located in a jurisdiction that
has district based local elected officials.
has both at-large and district based local elected officials.
has only at-large local elected officials.
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Therefore, I am required to request a list of neighborhood organizations on record with the State or
County with the
City Council Member representing the district.
County Commissioner representing that district.
Mayor.
County Judge.
I (We) certify that I (we) made all required requests for Neighborhood Organizations, pursuant to the
Multifamily Housing Revenue Bond Rules in affect for the program year in which the application is
submitted, at least twenty-one (21) days prior to the submission of this application.
I (We) certify that no reply letter was received from the local elected officials by seven (7) days prior
to the submission of this Application.
I (We) certify that a response was received from the local elected officials seven (7) days prior to the
submission of the Application and/or I have knowledge of any neighborhood organizations on record with
the state or county in which the Development is to be located and whose boundaries contain the proposed
Development site.
I (We) certify that local elected officials referred me (us) to another source, and that I (we) notified
that source and requested the same information as required.
I (We) certify that the Development is located in an:
Urban/exurban area; and that
Neighborhood Organizations that I (we) have knowledge of on record with the state or
county in which the Development is to be located and whose boundaries contain the
proposed Development site, entities identified in the letters from the local elected official
whose boundaries include the proposed Development and whose listed address has the
same zip code as the zip code for the Development were provided with written
notification, as required by the Multifamily Housing Revenue Bond Rules in affect for
the program year in which the application is submitted, prior to the application
submission date. If any other zip codes exist within a half mile of the Development site,
then all entities identified in the letters with those adjacent zip codes were also provided
with written notification, and this certification serves as evidence in lieu of notification.
Rural area
Neighborhood Organizations that I (we) have knowledge of on record with the state or
county in which the Development is to be located and whose boundaries contain the
proposed Development site, or entities identified in the letters whose listed address is
within a half mile of the Development site were provided with written notification, as
required by the Multifamily Housing Revenue Bond Rules, in affect for the program year
in which the application is submitted, prior to the application submission date. If the
proposed Development is not located within the boundaries of an entity on a list from the
local elected officials, then this certification serves as evidence in lieu of
notification.
Revised August 1, 2005 7
Section B:
I (We) certify that, pursuant to the Multifamily Housing Revenue Bond Rules in affect for the
program year in which the application is submitted, I (we) have elected to mail written notifications that
the notice was mailed through the U.S. Postal Service on _____ (date of mailing).
Section C:
I (We) certify Units in the Development are occupied at the time of Application, and that I (we) have
notified each tenant at the Development and let the tenants know of the Department’s public hearing
schedule for comment on submitted Applications. If the public hearing schedule is not available at the
time of Application submission, I certify that I (we) WILL notify all tenants of the Department’s public
hearing schedule for comment on submitted Applications.
By: Its:
Signature of Applicant/Owner Date
STATE OF:
COUNTY OF:
I, the undersigned, a notary public in and for said County, in said State, do hereby certify that
, whose name is signed to the foregoing statement, and who
is known to be one in the same, has acknowledged before me on this date, that being informed of the contents
of this statement, executed the same voluntarily on the date same foregoing statement bears.
Given under my hand and official seal this day of , . (seal)
Notary Public Signature Commission Expires
Revised August 1, 2005 8
PUBLIC NOTIFICATIONS INFORMATION FORM
Pursuant to Chapter 2306, Texas Government Code, the Department is required to notify the
appropriate Federal, State and Local officials and others where the proposed development will be
located. In order for the Department to provide the required public notices, please provide the
following information (submit multiple copies of each form if necessary):
US REPRESENTATIVE:
NAME: _________________________________
DISTRICT #: _________________________________
ADDRESS: _________________________________
CITY/STATE/ZIP: _________________________________
TELEPHONE: _________________________________
FAX: _________________________________
STATE SENATOR:
NAME: _________________________________
DISTRICT #: _________________________________
ADDRESS: _________________________________
CITY/STATE/ZIP: _________________________________
TELEPHONE: _________________________________
FAX: _________________________________
STATE REPRESENTATIVE:
NAME: _________________________________
DISTRICT #: _________________________________
ADDRESS: _________________________________
CITY/STATE/ZIP: _________________________________
TELEPHONE: _________________________________
FAX: _________________________________
CITY MAYOR:
NAME: _________________________________
ADDRESS: _________________________________
CITY/STATE/ZIP: _________________________________
TELEPHONE: _________________________________
FAX: _________________________________
CITY COUNCILMEMBER FOR THE DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT IF SINGLE MEMBER
DISTRICTS OR ALL COUNCIL MEMBERS FOR AT LARGE DISTRICTS (APPLICANT MAY
ATTACH A PRINTOUT FROM A WEBSITE OR A SEPARATE WORD DOCUMENT LISTING
ALL REQUIRED COUNCILMEMBERS FOR THIS ITEM):
NAME: _________________________________
DISTRICT #: _________________________________
ADDRESS: _________________________________
CITY/STATE/ZIP: _________________________________
TELEPHONE: _________________________________
FAX: _________________________________
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PUBLIC NOTIFICATIONS INFORMATION FORM (cont.)
COUNTY JUDGE:
NAME: _________________________________
ADDRESS: _________________________________
CITY/STATE/ZIP: _________________________________
TELEPHONE: _________________________________
FAX: _________________________________
COUNTY COMMISSIONER FOR THE DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT IF SINGLE MEMBER
DISTRICTS OR ALL COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FOR AT LARGE DISTRICTS (APPLICANT
MAY ATTACH A PRINTOUT FROM A WEBSITE OR A SEPARATE WORD DOCUMENT
LISTING ALL REQUIRED COMMISIONERS/ FOR THIS ITEM):
NAME: _________________________________
DISTRICT #: _________________________________
ADDRESS: _________________________________
CITY/STATE/ZIP: _________________________________
TELEPHONE: _________________________________
FAX: _________________________________
SUPERINTENDENT OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT:
NAME: _________________________________
ADDRESS: _________________________________
CITY/STATE/ZIP: _________________________________
TELEPHONE: _________________________________
FAX: _________________________________
PRESIDING OFFICER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE SCHOOL DISTRICT:
NAME: _________________________________
ADDRESS: _________________________________
CITY/STATE/ZIP: _________________________________
TELEPHONE: _________________________________
FAX: _________________________________
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PUBLIC NOTIFICATIONS INFORMATION FORM
NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATION(S) (Submit all organizations on record with the county or state
whose boundaries contain the proposed Development site, based on the letters obtained by the
Applicant and on the Applicant’s own knowledge):
NAME: _________________________________
ADDRESS: _________________________________
CITY/STATE/ZIP: _________________________________
TELEPHONE: _________________________________
FAX: _________________________________
NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATION (S)
NAME: _________________________________
ADDRESS: _________________________________
CITY/STATE/ZIP: _________________________________
TELEPHONE: _________________________________
FAX: _________________________________
NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATION (S)
NAME: _________________________________
ADDRESS: _________________________________
CITY/STATE/ZIP: _________________________________
TELEPHONE: _________________________________
FAX: _________________________________
NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATION (S)
NAME: _________________________________
ADDRESS: _________________________________
CITY/STATE/ZIP: _________________________________
TELEPHONE: _________________________________
FAX: _________________________________
NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATION (S)
NAME: _________________________________
ADDRESS: _________________________________
CITY/STATE/ZIP: _________________________________
TELEPHONE: _________________________________
FAX: _________________________________
I certify that the all the information provided is correct and acknowledge that the
applicant is responsible for all costs and expenses associated with publication of
notices as well as any cost of the hearing itself.
By: Its:
Signature of Applicant/Owner Date
Revised August 1, 2005 11
PUBLIC NOTIFICATIONS FORMAT (WRITTEN)
An Applicant must notify the appropriate individuals and entities, pursuant to 10 TAC §33.6(c)(18)(A-F).
Provide the following information in the notification. Evidence must be provided behind Tab B.
Evidence must include a copy of the exact letter and other materials that were sent to the individual or
entity, the sworn affidavit, CERTIFICATION OF NOTIFICATIONS and a copy of the entire mailing list
(which includes the names and addresses) of all of the recipients. Proof of notification must not be older
than three months from the first day of the Application Acceptance Period.
In accordance with 10 TAC §33.6(f)(1) and the written notification alternative , this exhibit sets forth the
language to be used in the notices to all individuals and entities listed below:
1. Superintendent of the school district containing the Development
2. Presiding officer of the board of trustees of the school district containing the Development
3. Mayor of the governing body of any municipality containing the Development
4. All elected members of the governing body of any municipality containing the Development
5. Presiding officer of the governing body of the county containing the Development
6. All elected members of the governing body of the county containing the Development
7. State senator of the district containing the Development
8. State representative of the district containing the Development
9. If no signage is installed, all addresses identified in 10 TAC §33.6(f)(1).
NOTICE TO PUBLIC
(Applicant Name) is making an application for Housing Tax Credits with the Texas Department of Housing
and Community Affairs for the (development name, address, city, and county). This (new development or
rehabilitation of an existing development) is an (apartment, single family, townhome, highrise,
duplexes, etc.) community comprised of approximately (#) units of which (% of total) will be for tenants
with approximate incomes less than (60%, 50%, 40% or 30%, which ever is applicable, must each
separately be listed) of the area’s median income. For a family of (1, 2, 3, and 4) those approximate income
levels are…(provide the income level for each AMGI range for each size of family). The total restricted
income percentage of the Development is (% of total). The Development will serve (family, transitional,
elderly) households. The number of units and proposed rents (less utility allowances) for the subject
property’s tax credit units are:
(# of) – 1 Bedroom Units for $________
(# of) - 2 Bedroom Units for $________
(# of) - 3 Bedroom Units for $________
(# of) - 4 Bedroom Units for $________
(If the development contains market rate units, the following text should also be included.)
The development will also offer market rate units not restricted as to income. The number of units and
proposed rents for the subject property’s market rate (non-tax credit program) units are:
(# of) - 1 Bedroom Units for $________
(# of) - 2 Bedroom Units for $________
(# of) - 3 Bedroom Units for $________
(# of) - 4 Bedroom Units for $________
If awarded credits, this development would be ready for occupancy by approximately (expected completion
date). For more information on this notice, please contact (Applicant Name, individual contact name,
address and phone number of Applicant contact). For information, see www.tdhca.state.tx.us.
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PUBLIC NOTIFICATIONS FORMAT (SIGNAGE)
[To be Used as Template for Sign Posted on Site]
In accordance with 10 TAC §33.6(f)(1), this exhibit sets forth the size and content requirements for the sign
posted on the development site satisfying this requirement. The sign must be at least 4 feet by 8 feet in size
and located within twenty feet of (or as close as the site boundaries permit), and facing, the main road
adjacent to the site. The sign shall be continuously maintained on the site until the day that the Board takes
final action on the Application for the development. The information and lettering on the sign must meet the
requirements below. The requirements below are MINIMUM requirements; The Applicant/Developer may
choose to provide more information.
NOTICE TO PUBLIC
(5 inch lettering above)
PROPOSED MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL RENTAL COMMUNITY
(4 inch lettering above)
(2 inch lettering below)
[Applicant Name] has made application to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for
Housing Tax Credits for the development of a proposed multifamily residential rental community
[Development Name] to be located at [Street Address], [City], [County], [State] [Zip]. This development
community will be comprised of [Total # of] units on [# acres].
There will be a public hearing to receive public comments on the proposed development.
Date: __________________ Time: _________________
Location: _______________________________________________
[Applicant Contact Name] with [Developer Name] located at [Address], [City], [State] [Zip] and telephone
number is [Telephone Number].
For information on the program contact the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, 507
Sabine, Suite #700, Austin, Texas 78701 or by telephone at (512) 475-3340 or view our website at
www.tdhca.state.tx.us.
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