The following words and terms used in this Subchapter shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Other definitions are found in Texas Government Code, Chapter 2306, 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), Chapter 21 of this Title (relating to Minimum Energy Efficiency Requirements for Single Family Construction Activities), and Chapter 26, Subchapter A of this Title (relating to Housing Trust Fund).

1. (1) Administration Fee--Funds equal to 10% of the Project Costs (combined Hard and Soft Costs) paid to an Administrator upon completion of a project.
2. (2) Hard Costs--Site-specific costs incurred during construction, including but not limited to: general requirements, building permits, jobsite toilet rental, dumpster fees, site preparation, demolition, construction materials, labor, installation equipment expenses, etc.
3. (3) Low-Income--Household income does not exceed the greater of 80% of the Area Median Family Income or 80% of the Statewide Income Limits, adjusted for Household size, in accordance with the current HOME Investment Partnerships Program income limits as defined by HUD.
4. (4) Project Costs--Program funds (combined Hard and Soft Costs) that directly assist a Household.
5. (5) Qualified Inspector--Certified by the Administrator that the individual has professional certifications, relevant education or a minimum of five (5) years experience in a field directly related to home inspection, including but not limited to installing, servicing, repairing or maintaining the structural, mechanical, plumbing and electrical systems found in Single Family Housing Units, as evidenced by inspection logs, certifications, training courses or other documentation.
6. (6) Reservation Agreement--A written Agreement including all amendments thereto between the Department and Administrator that authorizes the Administrator to reserve funds under the AYBRP.
7. (7) Soft Costs--Costs related to and identified with a specific Single Family Housing Unit other than construction costs, per Texas Administrative Code, Title 10, Part 1, Single Family Umbrella Rule §20.3.

Source Note:The provisions of this §26.21 adopted to be effective November 5, 2017, 42 TexReg 6002.