The following words and terms, when used in this Chapter, shall have the following meanings unless the context or the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) indicates otherwise. Other definitions may be found in Chapter 2306 of the Tex. Gov't Code, Chapter 1 of this Title (relating to Administration), Chapter 2 of this Title (relating to Enforcement), Chapter 20 of this Title (relating to Single Family Programs Umbrella Rule), and Chapter 21 of this Title (relating to Minimum Energy Efficiency Requirements). Common definitions used under the CDBG Program are incorporated herein by reference.

1. (1) Beneficiary--A person or family benefiting from the Activities of a Colonia Self-Help Center Contract.
2. (2) Colonia Resident Advisory Committee ("C-RAC")--Advises the Department's Governing Board and evaluates the needs of Colonia residents, reviews programs and Activities that are proposed or operated through the Colonia Self-Help Centers to better serve the needs of Colonia residents.
3. (3) Colonia Self-Help Center Provider--An organization with which the Administrator has an executed Contract to administer Colonia Self-Help Center Activities.
4. (4) Community Action Agency--A political subdivision, combination of political subdivisions, or nonprofit organization that qualifies as an eligible entity under 42 U.S.C. §9902.
5. (5) Contract Budget--An exhibit in the Contract which specifies in detail the Contract funds by budget category, which is used in the Draw processes. The budget also includes all other funds involved that are necessary to complete the Performance Statement specifics of the Contract.

6. (6) Direct Delivery Costs--Soft costs related to and identified with a specific housing unit. Eligible Direct Delivery Costs include:

   1. (A) Preparation of work write-ups, work specifications, and cost estimates;
   2. (B) Legal fees, recording fees, architectural, engineering, or professional services required to prepare plans, drawings or specifications directly attributable to a particular housing unit;
   3. (C) Home inspections, inspections for lead-based paint, asbestos, termites, and interim inspections; and
   4. (D) Other costs as approved in writing by the Department.
7. (7) Housing Assistance Guidelines ("HAG")--The guidelines provided by the Unit of Local Government that outline the process and procedures used to administer the implementation of the Colonia Self-Help Center Program. These guidelines cannot conflict with state statute, program rules, regulations and/or contract requirements.
8. (8) Implementation Manual--A set of guidelines designed to be an implementation tool for the Administrator and Colonia Self-Help Center Providers that have been awarded Community Development Block Grant Funds and allows the Administrator to search for terms, regulations, procedures, forms and attachments.

9. (9) Income Eligible Families--

   1. (A) Low-income families--families whose annual incomes do not exceed 80 percent of the median income of the area as determined by HUD Section 8 income limits adjusted for family size;
   2. (B) Very low-income families--families whose annual incomes do not exceed 60 percent of the median family income for the area, as determined by HUD Section 8 income limits adjusted for family size; and
   3. (C) Extremely low-income families--families whose annual incomes do not exceed 30 percent of the median family income for the area, as determined by HUD Section 8 income limits adjusted for family size.
10. (10) M Number--a several digit identification number, preceded by the letter "M" and assigned to colonias that have been identified by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas.
11. (11) New Construction--A housing unit that is built only by certified Community Housing Development Organizations ("CHDOs") or Community Based Development Organizations ("CBDOs") on a previously vacant lot that will be occupied by Income Eligible Families.
12. (12) Performance Statement--An exhibit in the Contract which specifies in detail the scope of work to be performed.
13. (13) Public Service Activities--Activities other than New Construction, Reconstruction, and Rehabilitation activities that are provided by a Colonia Self-Help Center to benefit Colonia residents. These include, but are not limited to, construction skills classes, solid waste removal, tool lending library, technology classes, home ownership classes and technology access.
14. (14) Reconstruction--The demolition and rebuilding a Single Family Housing Unit on the same lot in substantially the same manner. The number of housing units may not be increased; however, the number of rooms may be increased or decreased dependent on the number of family members living in the housing unit at the time of Application. Reconstruction of residential structures also permits replacing an existing substandard Manufactured Housing Unit with a new, site-built housing unit or a new ENERGY STAR Certified Manufactured Housing Unit."
15. (15) Rehabilitation--The improvement or modification of an existing single family housing residential unit through an alteration, addition, or enhancement on the same lot.
16. (16) Unit of General Local Government (UGLG)--A city, town, county, or other general purpose political subdivision of the state.

Source Note:The provisions of this §25.2 adopted to be effective August 20, 2017, 42 TexReg 3965.