§ 950.485 - Application.

(a) General. The application for a SH development method of Mutual Help project shall comply with the general requirements of § 950.225.

(b) Need for Self-Help housing. Evidence of the need for SH housing shall be submitted, including the following:

(1) The names, addresses, and number of persons in the household, and annual incomes of the families selected to participate;

(2) The SH agreement;

(3) Certification by the IHA that the participating families are believed to have the time and ability to fulfill their obligations under the SH agreement; and

(4) Such information as the incomes and sizes of other interested families who appear to be eligible.

(c) Ability of IHA to administer SH housing. The IHA shall demonstrate its ability to administer the program by identifying the staff members who will supervise construction and provide technical assistance, and describing their experience. If the IHA plans to contract with an outside entity to perform these functions, it shall follow the requirements concerning Indian preference. Regardless of the identity of the firm selected to perform this function, the IHA should identify the firm and briefly describe its experience. The IHA also shall demonstrate its capacity to administer the program, in accordance with § 950.475.