Program, Policy and Procedures Manuals

Brittan House SRO Policy and Procedures Manual – 2005

This manual was prepared to help Neighborhood Housing Services of Beloit clarify policies and procedures to improve management of the Brittan House SRO facility. [Download report in PDF format.]

Development Process Tables for Rental and Home Ownership – 2004

These tables illustrate the steps to be followed from start to finish in the development of rental or ownership housing development projects. [Download report in PDF format.]

Primer on Subdivision Financing and Development for Nonprofit Developers

This report draws on the Partnership’s own experience in financing and developing The Uplands, a traditional neighborhood development of 143 homes located near Madison, Wis. The report is designed to help other nonprofit developers understand the complexities of securing financing for site acquisition and subsequent development of such projects. [Download report in PDF format.]

Landlord and Tenant Rights and Responsibilities in Wisconsin – 2003

This summary of the rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants under Wisconsin law was prepared on behalf of the Eau Claire Area Hmong Mutual Assistance Association. The summary was based on an article found on the website of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. Topics covered include rights and responsibilities that come into play before renting, while renting, at termination of a landlord-tenant relationship, and in the case of potential eviction. [Download report in PDF format.]

Predatory Lending: A Guide for the City of Racine – 2003

This guidebook was designed to prepare the City of Racine to address problems with predatory lending. Topics covered include a definition of predatory lending, the effects of predatory lending on the city, possible action steps and steps being taken in other communities. [Download report in PDF format.]

Racine Housing and Neighborhood Partnership: New Neighborhood Selection Process – 2002

After work in the RHNP’s first target neighborhood produced impressive results, the organization wished to change its primary focus to a new target area. This report details the Partnership’s analysis of potential target areas, with a recommendation for the most appropriate areas to focus on. [Download report in PDF format.]

West Sixth Street Rehabilitation Loan Program Operating Manual – 2001

This handbook was prepared to help the Racine Housing and Neighborhood Partnership manage a loan program to finance the rehabilitation of owner-occupied and investor-owned properties within the West Sixth Street target area. Topics covered include program administration, program description, eligibility requirements, application procedures, contracting/bidding and distribution of funds. [Download report in PDF format.]

Dane County Housing and Community Development Partnership: Program Description: – 1998

This program description was prepared to assist Dane County in its application for “urban county” designation, which would entitle the county to receive federal CDBG and/or HOME funds to use for housing and community development activities. [Download report in PDF format.]

Racine Housing and Neighborhood Partnership: Neighborhood Selection Process – 1998

The Racine Housing and Neighborhood Partnership was created to revitalize central-city neighborhoods. This manual was prepared to assist the RHNP in selecting the first target neighborhood for its revitalization efforts. The manual compares two potential target neighborhoods in terms of sources and uses of funds, housing demographics, and costs of operating housing improvement programs. [Download report in PDF format.]

Neighbor-Owned Affordable Housing Program Guide – 1997

This program guide describes the purpose, benefits and operations of the Neighbor-Owned Affordable Housing (NOAH) program. Through NOAH, the Madison CDBG office provided loans to income-qualified owner-occupants of small rental properties. Program participants were required to live in the properties they purchased and to rent all assisted units to income-qualified households. Training for the new landlords was provided by the Madison Area Apartment Owners Association. [Download report in PDF format.]

Movin’ Out, Inc.: City of Madison Homebuyer Loan Fund for People with Disabilities – 1997

This manual describes a City of Madison home loan fund designed to assist people with disabilities. It includes a program overview, operating policies and lending guidelines. The loan fund was created to provide a second mortgage on homes purchased by income-qualified households who have members with developmental or physical disabilities. The program’s goal is to allow these households to access housing of their choice within the city. [Download report in PDF format.]

Underwriting Summary Handbook – 1994

This handbook defines the terms used in mortgage loan underwriting. It also explains the concepts applied and processes used by mortgage lenders in making underwriting decisions related to mortgage loans. [Download report in PDF format.]

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