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i. Energy standards as verified by a RESCHECK ™ certification. The certification must be available in the administrator's file prior to purchase. ii. The International Residential Code as 11 of the IRC as required by Chapter 388 of the Health and Safety Code as applicable. iii. The purchased property can not be valued at more than 95% of the median purchase price as specified in Section 203 (b) of HUD's FHA single family mortgagee insurance program. F Any housing unit built before 1978 must be inspected for hazards associated with the presence of lead-based paint. Housing units that contain lead-based paint will not be eligible for purchase unless the lead paint is abated or the lead hazards reduced as required. Proof of notifications, work completed and clearance examination must be available for the administrator's file. G. Housing units located in an area where Federal Assistance is not permitted by the Coastal Barriers Resource Act or within runway clear zones of either a civil or military airport are not eligible properties. 9. ELIGIBLE IMPROVEMENTS & EXPENSES A. Rehabilitation funds shall be used for those repairs and/or replacements that are necessary to bring the structure into compliance with Texas Minimum Construction Standards and/or local codes and standards. B. As required to complete construction services, necessary "project soft cost" and administration cost as defined by the Department and not exceeding the Department's pre-set program limlts, are allowab!e costs. C. All sites must be cleaned before any construction activity can begin. D. Rehabilitation funds may also be used for general improvements that are "reasonable and customary" except as excluded herein. All improvements must be physically attached to the property and be permanent in nature. E. HOME funds may not be used for luxury items including, but not limited to: swimming pools, fences (other than those required for security), television satellite dishes, and dishwashers. F. Air conditioning and heating systems, water heaters and roofs are eligible for replacement under the Program. Urgent replacements of major appliances will be considered as needed. G. The use of lead-based paints is prohibited. Any units built prior to 1978 will be inspected and assessed for any hazards associated with the presence of lead-based paint by a State of Texas certified lead inspector/assessor. Each family will be notified as to the hazards of lead based paint. Where any hazard has been detected, the owner shall be notified. Feasibility analysis of reducing the lead hazards will be included as part of any feasibility analysis that is conducted. If rehabilitation and lead hazard reduction is not feasible a reconstruction may be proposed.