1. (a) The recipient shall develop and employ Self-Help Technical Assistance Program Guidelines submitted to and approved by the Department as addressing the following topics:

   1. (1) Program Marketing
   2. (2) Recruitment of homebuyers and selection criteria
   3. (3) Income limits for participation and income determination procedures

   4. (4) Criteria for homebuyer participation in the program including:

      1. (A) Residency requirements
      2. (B) Credit requirements
      3. (C) Process for determining participant's physical capability to assist in the construction of their home
   5. (5) List of activities to be performed by self-help participants
   6. (6) Construction training plan
   7. (7) Homeownership training plan
2. (b) A home assisted with self-help technical assistance shall not be sold at a price that exceeds its appraised value;
3. (c) Prior to the disbursement of an advance, not to exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of the total grant amount, the recipient must submit a certification that the recipient does not have available funds to initiate the project.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 50406(n) and 50650.2, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 50650.3(b), Health and Safety Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-29-2003; operative 9-29-2003 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2003, No. 40).