Application to Purchase
1011 Bemis Street SE
Are you interested in 1011 Bemis Street SE, a CHLT home? Here is the basic process for applying to
the program! You can review this home’s information here.
We highly recommend you read our full CHLT Homebuyer + Homeowner Guide BEFORE
applying for a CHLT home. The Guide can be found here and on our website.
Submit a Complete CHLT Application
01
Interested buyers will need to submit all required documents to
be considered. Applications can be accepted online using this link,
through links available on our website (iccf.org), OR hardcopies
can be picked up/dropped off at our office.
Meet with a Housing Counselor
02
Once a complete application is received, buyers who appear to
meet income guidelines will be scheduled for a final income
verification meeting with a HUD Certified Housing Counselor in
the order they were received.
Take a HUD Certified Homebuyer Education Course
03
Before you are able to officially purchase the home, buyers will
need to complete a HUD Certified Introduction to
Homeownership course and submit a completion certificate. ICCF
offers a variety of class options and counselors can make
recommendations of other programs as well.
CHLT Application
Please note, not all lenders work with CLT's and to form a new partnership with a lender not on the
list could take more than 12 months. Buyers wishing to work with a lender who is NOT on the
partner list should send their lender the included Lender Guide Document.
** - Interested buyers must be able to qualify for a 30-year conventional mortgage with a CLT-
compatible mortgage partner. The CHLT is currently unable to work with FHA or VA financing.
Required Documents
Below are the required items you will need to apply to purchase a CHLT home. If any of the items
are not included, your application may be denied.
*CHLT and ICCF staff reserve the right to request additional information to determine the final approval of your application.
ICCF Home Specific Application
Income Documentation
2 months of most recent bank statements
2 months of most recent utility bills
3 months of most recent proof of income
Examples – paystubs, award letters, child support, social security, disability,
unemployment, financial aid, gift letter
Tax Returns from previous 2 years
W-2’s from all jobs held in the last year
Pre-Approval Letter**
Completion Certificate for Intro to Homeownership Class
Due before the final closing - if available, can be submitted with the application
If you need assistance, please contact [email protected]
Be aware that the online submission page will ONLY accept PDFs. The application form can be
completely filled out online, downloaded, and then uploaded to the submission page. Scans of
the document can also be uploaded. If you need assistance, please contact [email protected].
You will also be unable to submit the application once you have uploaded ALL the required
documents. If you do not have the items, it will not let you move forward or submit the application.
Submitting Application +
Required Documents
Applications are home-specific and can be accessed in the
following ways:
Once you have completed the application form and gathered all
other required documents, you can submit them in the following
ways:
Downloaded directly from our website
Applications will be listed under the individual homes and on all Home Specific
Flyers
Downloaded through the Application Submission Page
select the home you want to apply for and links to the application will be listed
Hardcopies + the Required Document Checklists can be picked at the ICCF
Offices - 415 MLK Jr. St SE, Suite 100, Grand Rapids, MI
Through the Application Submission Page
Dropped off at the ICCF Offices - 415 MLK Jr. St SE, Suite 100, Grand
Rapids, MI
CHLT Application
Household Income Guidelines for Buyers
The home you are interested in purchasing will be sold to an income-qualifying household with a combined annual
household income under 80% AMI. If your combined household income exceeds the amount listed in the table below
(for your household’s size), you DO NOT qualify for this home.
Income limits are based on the gross income of all adults who will be living in the household at the time of purchase,
regardless of whether or not they will be on the mortgage.
All income is counted, including regular employment wages, plus child support, alimony, social security, and
disability benefits.
Buyers only have to income qualify at the time of original purchase. Their income is never monitored again, and
there is no limit on how much they can earn in the future.
Household Size
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
80% AMI
Max Annual Income
$53,040
$60,640
$68,240
$75,760
$81,840
$87,920
$94,000
$100,080
Max Monthly Income
$4,420
$5,053
$5,686
$6,313
$6,820
7,326
$7,833
$8,340
HOUSEHOLDS MUST ALSO:
Be a first-time homebuyer
Monthly housing costs - mortgage
payments, taxes, insurance, and ground lease
fees -cannot exceed 35% of the
household’s monthly income*
Total housing costs + existing debt cannot
exceed 43%*
Have under $35,000 cash assets
Have verified funds to close
If your monthly housing costs EXCEED 35% of your monthly income or if your housing costs plus
your current debt EXCEEDS 43% of your monthly income, you DO NOT qualify for this home.
CHLT Application - HOME assisted property
Opportunities to Consider -
Grand Rapids Homebuyer Assistance Fund
*At least 18 years old and has not owned a home within the last 3 years
*Agrees to occupy the home as a primary residence for at least 5 years
*Household does not exceed Annual Income Limits shown below
The household has $10,000 or less in assets
*Pre-approved for a mortgage from a participating lender (not all HAF lenders have approved the CHLT program)
*Completes an approved homebuyer education course
The Homebuyer Assistance Fund (HAF) program offers up to $7,500 for income-qualifying homebuyers to use on
down payment, closing costs, and prepaid expenses. These funds are awarded as a zero-interest, second mortgage
loan with no monthly payments to first-time homebuyers. The loan is forgiven over the course of 5-years.
For this home, additional funds could be made available based on the household’s income and availability of
funds. If you are interested in these additional funds, you must apply for the HAF program through your lender!
Homebuyer Requirements:
*-indicate that the requirement is also a
r
equirement of the CHLT program
Household Size
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
80% AMI
Max Annual Income
$53,040
$60,640
$68,240
$75,760
$81,840
$87,920
$94,000
$100,080
Max Monthly Income
$4,420
$5,053
$5,686
$6,313
$6,820
7,326
$7,833
$8,340
Note - this program has different Debt-to-income requirements.
CHLT Application - HOME assisted property
Updated 11/7/2022
Education and Housing Counseling Participant Profile
First Name
Middle Name
Last Name
Address
City
State
Zip Code
County
Email Address
Phone Number
1. Date of Birth: (month/date/year)
2. Gender (check one): Male Female Transgender Male Transgender Female
Choose not to respond Other:
3. Personal Pronouns: She/Her/Hers He/Him/His They/Them/Theirs Choose not to respond
4. What is your preferred language? (check one): English Spanish Other:
5. Describe your English proficiency: Proficient (not limited) Limited English Choose not to respond
6. Do you live in a rural area? (check one): Yes No
7. Household Type (check one):
Single Adult
Female-Headed Single Parent
Male-Headed Single Parent
Married Without Children
Married With Children
Two or More Unrelated Adults
Other
8. Are you a veteran? (check one): Yes No
9. Do you have a disability? (check one): Yes No
10. Do you receive disability benefits? (check one): Yes No
11. How did you hear about us? (check any and all that apply)
Habitat for Humanity
GR Housing Commission
Wyoming Housing Commission
MSHDA
Kent Community Action Agency
Walk-In
ICCF Event
LINC
New Development
Project GREEN
Online/Website
Family/Friend
Other:
12. Race (check all that apply)
American Indian/Alaskan Native
Asian
Black/African American
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
White
Other:
Choose not to respond
Updated 11/7/2022
13. Ethnicity (check one): Hispanic or Latino Not Hispanic or Latino Choose not to respond
14. Have you experienced housing discrimination within the last 180 days? (check one): Yes No
15. Are you a Colonias Resident? (Are you a permanent resident of Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, or California?)
(check one): Yes No
16. Have you purchased a home within the last three years? (check one): Yes No
17. Total number of people in your household:
18. Total number of dependents:
19. Total Gross Monthly Income (includes wages, worker’s comp, veteran benefits, unemployment, SSI, Social Security
benefits, retirement, public assistance, military, child support, alimony)
20. Total Monthly Debt (includes MONTHLY payments of credit cards, automobile loan, mortgage, student loans, child
support, alimony)
21. When was the last time you got a copy of your credit report and/or score? Date:
22. Credit Scores:
Transunion
Equifax
Experian
I don’t know
23. Do you currently use any third-party businesses to track your score? Check all that apply.
AnnualCreditReport.com
Credit Karma
Credit Sesame
Quizzle
Other
24. Do you plan to purchase a home in the next (check anticipated time frame)
30 Days
3 Months
6 Months
1 Year
Longer than 1 year
25. Do you currently follow a written or electronic budget? (check one): Yes No
26. Do you have money set aside in the event of an emergency? (check one): Yes No
If yes, how much?
27. Do you have a checking account? (check one): Yes No
28. Do you have a savings account? (check one): Yes No
29. Would you like help with any of the following: (check all that apply)
Establish a plan to maintain or improve
your credit score
Establish a plan to increase your
emergency funds
Begin a savings plan
Reduce debt
Review your credit score
Become mortgage eligible
30. Are you a current ICCF Community Homes tenant? (check one): Yes No
31. Are you a Community Homes Initiative tenant (previously managed by Blue Bay Properties)?
(check one): Yes No
Printed Name Signature Date
Updated 11/7/2022
Education and Housing Counseling Participant Profile
This Second Profile is for the Co-Signer (if applicable)
First Name
Middle Name
Last Name
Address
City
State
Zip Code
County
Email Address
Phone Number
1. Date of Birth: (month/date/year)
2. Gender (check one): Male Female Transgender Male Transgender Female
Choose not to respond Other:
3. Personal Pronouns: She/Her/Hers He/Him/His They/Them/Theirs Choose not to respond
4. What is your preferred language? (check one): English Spanish Other:
5. Describe your English proficiency: Proficient (not limited) Limited English Choose not to respond
6. Do you live in a rural area? (check one): Yes No
7. Household Type (check one):
Single Adult
Female-Headed Single Parent
Male-Headed Single Parent
Married Without Children
Married With Children
Two or More Unrelated Adults
Other
8. Are you a veteran? (check one): Yes No
9. Do you have a disability? (check one): Yes No
10. Do you receive disability benefits? (check one): Yes No
11. How did you hear about us? (check any and all that apply)
Habitat for Humanity
GR Housing Commission
Wyoming Housing Commission
MSHDA
Kent Community Action Agency
Walk-In
ICCF Event
LINC
New Development
Project GREEN
Online/Website
Family/Friend
Other:
12. Race (check all that apply)
American Indian/Alaskan Native
Asian
Black/African American
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
White
Other:
Choose not to respond
Updated 11/7/2022
13. Ethnicity (check one): Hispanic or Latino Not Hispanic or Latino Choose not to respond
14. Have you experienced housing discrimination within the last 180 days? (check one): Yes No
15. Are you a Colonias Resident? (Are you a permanent resident of Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, or California?)
(check one): Yes No
16. Have you purchased a home within the last three years? (check one): Yes No
17. Total number of people in your household:
18. Total number of dependents:
19. Total Gross Monthly Income (includes wages, worker’s comp, veteran benefits, unemployment, SSI, Social Security
benefits, retirement, public assistance, military, child support, alimony)
20. Total Monthly Debt (includes MONTHLY payments of credit cards, automobile loan, mortgage, student loans, child
support, alimony)
21. When was the last time you got a copy of your credit report and/or score? Date:
22. Credit Scores:
Transunion
Equifax
Experian
I don’t know
23. Do you currently use any third-party businesses to track your score? Check all that apply.
AnnualCreditReport.com
Credit Karma
Credit Sesame
Quizzle
Other
24. Do you plan to purchase a home in the next(check anticipated time frame)
30 Days
3 Months
6 Months
1 Year
Longer than 1 year
25. Do you currently follow a written or electronic budget? (check one): Yes No
26. Do you have money set aside in the event of an emergency? (check one): Yes No
If yes, how much?
27. Do you have a checking account? (check one): Yes No
28. Do you have a savings account? (check one): Yes No
29. Would you like help with any of the following: (check all that apply)
Establish a plan to maintain or improve
your credit score
Establish a plan to increase your
emergency funds
Begin a savings plan
Reduce debt
Review your credit score
Become mortgage eligible
30. Are you a current ICCF Community Homes tenant? (check one): Yes No
31. Are you a Community Homes Initiative tenant (previously managed by Blue Bay Properties)?
(check one): Yes No
Printed Name (Co-Borrower Signature (Co-Borrower) Date
Updated 5/12/22
Housing Education Program Agreement
and Release of Information
In signing this agreement and release, I/We agree to actively participate in the Housing Education Services being
offered by this agency. I/We understand:
1. A referral to other services of the organization or another agency (as appropriate) may be made to assist
with particular concerns that have been identified. I understand that I am not obligated to use any of
the services offered to me.
2. That this agency receives funds through MSHDA and HUD and as such, is required to share some of my
personal information with program administrators or their agents for purposes of program monitoring,
compliance and evaluation.
3. That a counselor may answer questions and provide information but cannot give legal advice. If I want
legal advice, I will be referred to an attorney for appropriate assistance.
4. That this agency may provide information on numerous housing programs and loan products and I
further understand that the housing services received from this agency in no way obligates me/us to
choose any of their particular housing programs or loan products.
For Pre-Purchase Education Services only:
By initialing I/We acknowledge the agency has provided me/us with (1) For Your
Protection Get a Home Inspection (HUD-92564), (2) Ten Important Questions to Ask a Home Inspector, and
(3) Disclosure of Lead-Based Paint Hazards in Housing (EPA-747-F-96-002)
For Post-Purchase Education Services only:
I/We hereby allow this Agency its agents, employees, or affiliates to request and obtain income and
asset information, mortgage, credit bureau and personal information pertinent to the housing
counseling received. I/We allow contact to be made on my/our behalf with representatives from
mortgage, attorney, collection and credit bureau companies.
CONSENT: Failure to sign this consent form may result in denial of program assistance or termination of
counseling program benefits.
Client’s Printed Name:
Client’s Signature:
Date
Signed:
Client #2 Printed Name:
Client #2 Signature:
Date
Signed:
Client’s Current Address:
City:
Zip Code:
To be completed by Counselor:
Agency Name:
ICCF Community Homes
Agency Phone Number:
616-336-9333
Counselor Name:
Counselor Signature:
Date Signed:
Updated 6/10/2022
Data Release Form & Third Party Authorization
If you have an impairment, disability, language barrier, or otherwise require an alternative means of
completing this form or accessing information about housing counseling, please talk to your housing
counselor about arranging alternative accommodations.
You hereby authorize and instruct ICCF Community Homes and/or its assigned agents to:
Obtain and review your credit report, and
Request verifications of your income, assets, and any other information deemed necessary for improving your
housing situation.
Your credit report will be obtained from a credit reporting agency chosen by ICCF Community Homes. You understand and
agree that ICCF Community Homes intends to use the credit report for the purpose of evaluating your financial readiness to
purchase or rent a home and/or to engage in post-purchase counseling activities. You hereby authorize ICCF Community
Homes, when necessary, to share your credit report and any information that you provided (including any computations and
assessments produced) with the entities listed below in order to help ICCF Community Homes determine your viable
financial options.
Lenders Debt Collectors Property Management Companies
Banks Landlords Social Service Agencies
Mortgage Servicers Public Housing Authorities Counseling Agencies
Entities such as mortgage lenders and/or counseling agencies may contact your ICCF Community Homes counselor to
evaluate the options for which you may be eligible. In connection with such evaluation, you authorize the credit reporting
and/or financial agencies to release information and cooperate with your ICCF Community Homes counselor. No information
will be discussed about you with entities not directly involved in your efforts to improve your housing situation. Only
information pertinent to the inquiry at hand will be shared.
You hereby authorize the release of your information to program monitoring organizations of ICCF Community Homes,
including but not limited to, Federal, State, and nonprofit partners for program review, monitoring, auditing, research,
and/or oversight purposes. You also agree to keep ICCF Community Homes informed of any changes in address, telephone
number, job status, marital status, or other conditions which may affect your eligibility for a program you have applied for or
a counseling service that you are seeking.
Finally, you understand that you may revoke consent to these disclosures by notifying ICCF Community
Homes in writing.
Name 1 (Printed) SSN# Date of Birth Signature Today’s Date
Name 2 (Printed) SSN# Date of Birth Signature Today’s Date
Current Address:
Previous Address:
(Required if you reside at current address less than 2 years)
Verified Client Identification and SSN:
Counselor Signature Date
Updated 6/10/2022
Program Disclosure
If you have an impairment, disability, language barrier, or otherwise require an alternative means of
completing this form or accessing information about housing counseling, please talk to your housing
counselor about arranging accommodations.
ABOUT ICCF COMMUNITY HOMES AND PROGRAM PURPOSE
ICCF Community Homes is a non-profit housing counseling agency and a housing developer. Our goal in working
with you is to help you make the best decision about your finances and housing counseling needs. ICCF
Community Homes provides the full spectrum of housing counseling services including, pre-purchase, foreclosure
prevention, non-delinquency post-purchase, rental and homeless counseling. We serve all clients regardless of
income, race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, family status, disability, or sexual orientation/gender
identity. We administer our programs in conformity with local, state, and federal anti-discrimination laws,
including the federal Fair Housing Act (42 USC 3600, et seq).
AGENCY CONDUCT
No ICCF Community Homes employee, officer, director, contractor, volunteer, or agent shall undertake any action
that might result in, or create the appearance of, administering counseling operations for personal or private gain,
provide preferential treatment for any person or organization, or engage in conduct that will compromise our
agency’s compliance with federal regulations and our commitment to serving the best interests of our clients.
As a housing counseling client you are not obligated to receive, purchase or utilize any other service offered by this
organization or its partners. You have the right to work with any mortgage company, to apply for any housing
program or to use any mortgage product that you choose. We encourage you to shop around for the best program
or production that fits your circumstances. Our Individual Development Accounts are held at Mercantile Bank, this
does not require you to use Mercantile Bank for your mortgage company or personal banking.
You also have the right to seek HUD approved counseling services at other agencies. Other agencies in the Grand
Rapids area include and are not limited to:
Home Repair Services
1100 S. Division Ave
616-241-2601
Grand Rapids Urban League
745 Eastern Ave
616-245-2207
MSU Extension
775 Ball Ave NE
616-632-7865
Your signature below indicates you have read and understand these statements.
Printed Name Signature Date Signed
Co-Borrower Printed Name Co-Borrower Signature Date Signed
PLEASE SEE PAGE TWO OF THIS DOCUMENT
Updated 6/10/2022
ICCF COMMUNITY HOMES PARTNERSHIPS
ICCF Community Homes has partnerships with various organizations; you have the right to be informed of these
partnerships.
This listing is intended to be representative and does not include all possible entities with which ICCF Community
Homes may have a relationship either now or in the future. This document will be updated as a practicable. An
inquiry about ICCF Community Homes’ various partnerships and affiliations is available by contacting ICCF
Community Homes’ main offices located at 415 Martin Luther King Jr. St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI.
The following chart is representative of various subsidiaries and affiliates of ICCF Community Homes:
ICCF COMMUNITY
HOMES-NPH
The ICCF Community Homes Nonprofit Housing Corporation (ICCF Community
Homes-NPH) is a subsidiary of the parent corporation, ICCF Community Homes.
Most real estate development activities are conducted through ICCF Community
Homes-NPH including the development of affordable rental and ownership units.
ICCF Community Homes-NPH owns a variety of entities through which it engages in
the development of affordable housing. These include Stockbridge Apartments, 415
Martin Luther King Jr. St, 435 La Grave at Tapestry Square, 501 Eastern Apartments,
and Pleasant Prospect Homes Phase III. A full listing of these entities is available at
ICCF Community Homes’ main offices located at 415 Martin Luther King Jr. St. SE,
Grand Rapids, MI.
ICCF COMMUNITY
HOMES RENTAL
PROPERTIES
ICCF Community Homes is a MSHDA certified property management entity and owns
several affordable rental properties. A full listing of these entities is available at ICCF’s
main offices located at 415 Martin Luther King Jr. St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI.
CARMODY
APARTMENTS
Carmody (also known previously as Madison Apartments) is a multi-unit rental
development consisting of nineteen (19) 1, 2, and 3 bedroom units. ICCF Community
Homes has owned and operated Carmody since 1990. Applications for these
apartments are available through ICCF’s Real Estate Development and Management
division.
ICCF COMMUNITY
HOMES
HOMEOWNERSHIP
PROGRAMS
ICCF Community Homes is a licensed residential builder and either reconstructs or
newly constructs single family homes for sale to income qualified buyers. ICCF’s
homes are sold to qualified buyers using mortgage financing available through
numerous local lenders.
ICCF Community Homes has financial affiliations with numerous entities including the following: Michigan State
Housing Development Authority, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), Kent County,
City of Grand Rapids, Salvation Army, National Community Reinvestment Coalition, Department of Housing and
Urban Development (Federal), Oakland/Livingston Human Service Agency, Habitat for Humanity of Kent County,
West Michigan United Way, Kent ISD, Office of the Administration for Children and Families (Federal)
Updated 6/10/2022
Counselor and Client Agreement
ICCF Community Homes and its counselor(s) agree to provide professional housing counseling services to
(you).
WHAT TO EXPECT
The counselor will help you:
Understand the relevant housing processes so that you know what to expect and what to do next;
Explore options available to you in regards to your own housing goals.
Counselors are not able to guarantee certain outcomes, but are committed to working with you so you can make the
best decisions possible to meet your housing goals.
The counselor will work with you to understand:
Your current credit information by reviewing your credit report;
Your income and expenses by developing a spending plan;
Possible solutions and adjustments to your spending plan, as needed;
Current mortgage products and options available to you;
Referral options as needed.
Together with the counselor you will develop an action plan with steps for both you and the counselor.
COUNSELOR COMMITMENT
The counselor agrees to:
Provide you with factual information;
Complete action plan steps in a timely manner;
Make referrals to needed resources;
Provide services confidentially, honestly and respectfully;
Communicate with involved parties (ex. Housing commissions or Mortgage Company).
CLIENT COMMITMENT
You understand that in order for the counselor to provide you with the best service possible, you agree to:
Provide honest and complete information;
Provide all necessary documentation and complete action plan steps within the timeframe requested;
Notify the counselor immediately, preferably 6 hours before a scheduled appointment, if you will be unable to attend
an appointment;
Arrive on time for appointments. You understand that if you are late for an appointment, the appointment will still
end at the scheduled time and the counselor may need to reschedule;
Contact the counselor about any changes in your situation immediately;
Complete required classes, counseling, and workshops needed to succeed.
Client Printed Name Client Signature Date Signed
Co-Borrower Printed Name (If applicable) Co-Borrower Signature Date Signed
Counselor Printed Name Counselor Signature Date Signed
PLEASE SEE PAGE TWO OF THIS DOCUMENT
Updated 6/10/2022
PRIVACY POLICY
ICCF Community Homes follows HUD and MSHDA guidelines in regards to protecting your privacy and protecting
your Personally Identifiable Information (PII). We are committed to protecting the privacy of your information
whether it is stored electronically, in client management software or in paper form. Our Counselors follow federal
privacy related guidance and best practices, including, but not limited to:
Limiting Collection of PII
Your Counselor will not collect or maintain your PII without proper authorization and only collect that which is
needed for the purpose of Housing Counseling and Education Services.
Managing Access to Sensitive PII
Your Counselor will only share or discuss your sensitive PII with those who have a need to know for
counseling services purposes.
Your Counselor will not distribute or release your sensitive PII to others without an authorized release.
Before discussing your sensitive PII over the telephone, your counselor will confirm that they are speaking
to the right person. They will not leave voicemails that contain your sensitive PII.
Your Counselor will avoid discussing your sensitive PII if there are unauthorized persons in public spaces,
and will hold meetings in private spaces when your individual information may be discussed.
Your Counselor will treat notes from meetings discussing your data as confidential and insure they are
stored securely.
Securing Sensitive PII
Your file will remain in a locked filing cabinet when the Housing and Family Services department is not
staffed.
The Housing and Family Services office space will remain secure when staff is not present.
Only program staff and their supervisors will have keys to filing cabinets containing your PII. When your
file is in use, staff will take all reasonable measures to secure your information.
Your file will be stored for a period consistent with grant and contact terms.
Any of your documents containing personal information that is no longer needed will be destroyed via
professional shredding services.
Any of your electronic data will be stored only in a secured area on the network or in the appropriate client
management databases.
All databases will be secured with individual passwords for program staff and their supervisors, and Staff
will password-protect their computers when they step away from their workspaces.
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CAUTIONYour Action is Required Soon
U.S. Department of Housing
OMB Approval No: 2502-0538
and Urban Development
(exp. 06/30/2021)
Federal Housing Administration (FHA)
For Your Protection:
Get a Home Inspection
You must make a choice on getting a Home Inspection. It is not done automatically.
You have the right to examine carefully your potential new home with a professional home inspector. But a home inspection is
not required by law, and will occur only if you ask for one and make the arrangements. You may schedule the inspection for
before or after signing your contract. You may be able to negotiate with the seller to make the contract contingent on the results
of the inspection. For this reason, it is usually in your best interest to conduct your home inspection as soon as possible i f you
want one. In a home inspection, a professional home inspector takes an in-depth, unbiased look at your potential new home to:
Evaluate the physical condition: structure, construction, and mechanical systems;
Identify items that need to be repaired and
Estimate the remaining useful life of the major systems, equipment, structure, and finishes.
The Appraisal is NOT a Home Inspection and does not replace an inspection.
An appraisal estimates the market value of the home to protect the lender. An appraisal does not examine or evaluate the
condition of the home to protect the homebuyer. An appraisal only makes sure that that the home meets FHA and/or your lender’s
minimum property standards. A home inspection provides much more detail.
FHA and Lenders may not Guarantee the Condition of your Potential New Home
If you find problems with your new home after closing, neither FHA nor your lender may give or lend you money for repairs.
Additionally, neither FHA nor your lender may buy the home back from you. Ask a qualified home inspector to inspect your
potential new home and give you the information you need to make a wise decision.
Your Home Inspector may test for Radon, Health/Safety, and Energy Efficiency
EPA, HUD and DOE recommend that houses be tested and inspected for radon, health and safety, and energy efficiency,
respectively. Specific tests are available to you. You may ask about tests with your home inspector, in addition to the structural
and mechanical systems inspection. For more information: Radon -- call 1-800-SOS-Radon; Health and Safety – see the HUD
Healthy Homes Program at
www.HUD.gov
; Energy Efficiency -- see the DOE EnergyStar Program at www.energystar.gov.
Selecting a Trained Professional Home Inspector
Seek referrals from friends, neighbors, other buyers, realtors, as well as local listings from licensing authorities and local
advertisements. In addition, consult the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) on the web at: www.ashi.org or by
telephone at: 1-800-743-2744.
I / We (circle one) have read this document and understand that if I/we wish to get a home inspection, it is best do so as soon as
possible. The appraisal is not a home inspection. I/we will make a voluntary choice whether to get a home inspection. A home
inspection will be done only if I/we ask for one and schedule it. Your lender may not perform a home inspection and neither FHA nor
your lender may guarantee the condition of the home. Health and safety tests can be included in the home inspection if I/we choose.
________________________________/__/___
_______________________________/__/____
(Signed) Homebuyer
Date
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Ten Important Questions to Ask Your Home Inspector
1. What does your inspection cover? The inspector should ensure that their inspection and
inspection report will meet all applicable requirements in your state if applicable and will
comply with a well-recognized standard of practice and code of ethics. You should be able
to request and see a copy of these items ahead of time and ask any questions you may have.
If there are any areas you want to make sure are inspected, be sure to identify them upfront.
2. How long have you been practicing in the home inspection profession and how many
inspections have you completed? The inspector should be able to provide his or her history
in the profession and perhaps even a few names as referrals. Newer inspectors can be very
qualified, and many work with a partner or have access to more experienced inspectors to
assist them in the inspection.
3. Are you specifically experienced in residential inspection? Related experience in
construction or engineering is helpful but is no substitute for training and experience in the
unique discipline of home inspection. If the inspection is for a commercial property, then
this should be asked about as well.
4. Do you offer to do repairs or improvements based on the inspection? Some inspector
associations and state regulations allow the inspector to perform repair work on problems
uncovered in the inspection. Other associations and regulations strictly forbid this as a
conflict of interest.
5. How long will the inspection take? The average on-site inspection time for a single
inspector is two to three hours for a typical single-family house; anything significantly less
may not be enough time to perform a thorough inspection. Additional inspectors may be
brought in for very large properties and buildings.
6. How much will it cost? Costs vary dramatically, depending on the region, size and age of the
house, scope of services and other factors. A typical range might be $300-$500 but consider
the value of the home inspection in terms of the investment being made. Cost does not
necessarily reflect quality. HUD does not regulate home inspection fees.
7. What type of inspection report do you provide and how long will it take to receive the
report? Ask to see samples and determine whether or not you can understand the
inspector's reporting style and if the time parameters fulfill your needs. Most inspectors
provide their full report within 24 hours of the inspection.
8. Will I be able to attend the inspection? This is a valuable educational opportunity, and an
inspector's refusal to allow this should raise a red flag. Never pass up this opportunity to see
your prospective home through the eyes of an expert.
9. Do you maintain membership in a professional home inspector association? There are
many state and national associations for home inspectors. Request to see their membership
ID and perform whatever due diligence you deem appropriate.
10. Do you participate in continuing education programs to keep your expertise up to date?
One can never know it all, and the inspector's commitment to continuing education is a
good measure of his or her professionalism and service to the consumer. This is especially
important in cases where the home is much older or includes unique elements requiring
additional or updated training.
HUD
United States Prevention, Pesticides, EPA-747-F-96-002
Environmental Protection and Toxic Substances March 1996
Agency (7404) (Revised 12/96)
FACT SHEET
EPA and HUD Move to Protect Children from Lead-Based Paint
Poisoning; Disclosure of Lead-Based Paint Hazards in Housing
SUMMARY
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the
Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD) are announcing efforts to ensure that the public
receives the information necessary to prevent lead
poisoning in homes that may contain lead-based paint
hazards. Beginning this fall, most home buyers and
renters will receive known information on lead-based
paint and lead-based paint hazards during sales and
rentals of housing built before 1978. Buyers and
renters will receive specific information on lead-based
paint in the housing as well as a Federal pamphlet with
practical, low-cost tips on identifying and controlling
lead-based paint hazards. Sellers, landlords, and their
agents will be responsible for providing this
information to the buyer or renter before sale or lease.
LEAD-BASED PAINT IN HOUSING
Approximately three-quarters of the nation’s housing
stock built before 1978 (approximately 64 million
dwellings) contains some lead-based paint. When
properly maintained and managed, this paint poses
little risk. However, 1.7 million children have blood-
lead levels above safe limits, mostly due to exposure to
lead-based paint hazards.
EFFECTS OF LEAD POISONING
Lead poisoning can cause permanent damage to the
brain and many other organs and causes reduced
intelligence and behavioral problems. Lead can also
cause abnormal fetal development in pregnant women.
BACKGROUND
To protect families from exposure to lead from paint,
dust, and soil, Congress passed the Residential Lead-
Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992, also
known as Title X. Section 1018 of this law directed
HUD and EPA to require the disclosure of known
information on lead-based paint and lead-based paint
hazards before the sale or lease of most housing built
before 1978.
WHAT IS REQUIRED
Before ratification of a contract for housing sale or
lease:
! Sellers and landlords must disclose known lead-
based paint and lead-based paint hazards and
provide available reports to buyers or renters.
! Sellers and landlords
must give buyers and
renters the pamphlet,
developed by EPA,
HUD, and the
Consumer Product
Safety Commission
(CPSC), titled Protect
Your Family from
Lead in Your Home.
! Home buyers will get
a 10-day period to
conduct a lead-based paint inspection or risk
assessment at their own expense. The rule gives the
two parties flexibility to negotiate key terms of the
evaluation.
! Sales contracts and leasing agreements must include
certain notification and disclosure language.
! Sellers, lessors, and real estate agents share
responsibility for ensuring compliance.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
! For a copy of Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home (in English or Spanish) , the sample disclosure
forms, or the rule, call the National Lead Information Clearinghouse (NLIC) at (800) 424–LEAD, or TDD
(800) 526–5456 for the hearing impaired. You may also send your request by fax to (202) 659–1192 or by
Internet E-mail to [email protected]. Visit the NLIC on the Internet at http://www.nsc.org/nsc/ehc/ehc.html.
! Bulk copies of the pamphlet are available from the Government Printing Office (GPO) at (202) 512–1800.
Refer to the complete title or GPO stock number 055–000–00507–9. The price is $26.00 for a pack of 50
copies. Alternatively, persons may reproduce the pamphlet, for use or distribution, if the text and graphics are
reproduced in full. Camera-ready copies of the pamphlet are available from the National Lead Information
Clearinghouse.
! For specific questions about lead-based paint and lead-based paint hazards, call the National Lead Information
Clearinghouse at (800) 424–LEAD, or TDD (800) 526–5456 for the hearing impaired.
! The EPA pamphlet and rule are available electronically and may be accessed through the Internet.
Electronic Access:
Gopher: gopher.epa.gov:70/11/Offices/PestPreventToxic/Toxic/lead_pm
WWW: http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/lead/index.html
http://www.hud.gov
Dial up: (919) 558–0335
FTP: ftp.epa.gov (To login, type “anonymous.” Your password is your Internet E-mail address.)
WHAT IS NOT REQUIRED
! This rule does not require any testing or removal of
lead-based paint by sellers or landlords.
! This rule does not invalidate leasing and sales
contracts.
TYPE OF HOUSING COVERED
Most private housing, public housing, Federally owned
housing, and housing receiving Federal assistance are
affected by this rule.
TYPE OF HOUSING NOT COVERED
! Housing built after 1977 (Congress chose not to
cover post-1977 housing because the CPSC banned
the use of lead-based paint for residential use in
1978).
! Zero-bedroom units, such as efficiencies, lofts, and
dormitories.
! Leases for less than 100 days, such as vacation
houses or short-term rentals.
! Housing for the elderly (unless children live there).
! Housing for the handicapped (unless children live
there).
! Rental housing that has been inspected by a certified
inspector and found to be free of lead-based paint.
! Foreclosure sales.
EFFECTIVE DATES
! For owners of more than 4 dwelling units, the
effective date is September 6, 1996.
! For owners of 4 or fewer dwelling units, the
effective date is December 6, 1996.
THOSE AFFECTED
The rule will help inform about 9 million renters
and 3 million home buyers each year. The estimated
cost associated with learning about the requirements,
obtaining the pamphlet and other materials, and
conducting disclosure activities is about $6 per
transaction.
EFFECT ON STATES AND LOCAL
GOVERNMENTS
This rule should not impose additional burdens on
states since it is a Federally administered and enforced
requirement. Some state laws and regulations require
the disclosure of lead hazards in housing. The Federal
regulations will act as a complement to existing state
requirements.
Did you know...?
Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer, after
smoking.
1
Approximately 20,000 cancer deaths each year are caused by
radon.
2
Radon is the leading cause of cancer among nonsmokers.
3
What is it?
Radon is a radioactive gas that cannot be seen or smelled and is
found naturally around the country. When you breathe air contain-
ing radon, cells in your airway may be damaged, increasing your
risk of getting lung cancer.
Radon is found in the dirt and rocks beneath houses, in well
water, and in some building materials. It can enter your house
through soil, dirt floors in crawlspaces, and cracks in foundations,
floors, and walls.
All houses have some radon, but houses next to each other can
have very different radon levels, so the only way to determine your
particular risk is to test your home. Radon is measured in “picoCuries
per liter of air,” abbreviated “pCi/L.” This unit of measure describes
the number of radon gas particles in one liter of air. The amount of
radon outdoors is usually around 0.4 pCi/L, and indoors is around 1.3
pCi/L. Even though all radon exposure is unhealthy, radon at levels
below 4 pCi/L are considered acceptable.
There is no known “safe” level of radon exposure. If your home
has a radon level of 4 pCi/L or more, you should take action to
lower this level.
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www.hud.gov/healthyhomes
You can't see radon. But it may
be a problem in your home
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
R ADON
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development • Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control
www.hud.gov/healthyhomes
RADON
U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development
Office of Healthy Homes and Lead
Hazard Control
For more information . . .
Visit HUD’s website at www.hud.gov/healthyhomes for more
information about addressing health hazards in homes or to learn
if HUD has a Healthy Homes program in your community.
Download a copy of “Help Yourself to A Healthy Home” for more
practical steps you can take to make your home a healthy home.
More Federal Resources
US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
www.epa.gov/radon
Other Resources
State Radon Contacts
www.epa.gov/iag
National Radon Hotline to order radon test kits
1-800/SOS-RADON (1-800-767-7236)
National Safety Council and EPA Radon Hotline with an operator
to answer questions about radon
1-800-55RADON (1-800-557-2366)
Radon Fix-it Hotline
1-800-644-6999
American Lung Association
www.lungusa.org
What can you do?
Test your Home!
About 1 out of every 15 homes has a radon problem. The only
way to know for sure is to test your home. You can buy a radon test
at a hardware store or order it by mail. There are two types of tests:
short-term tests take 2 to 90 days, while long-term tests take more
than 90 days but provide a better estimate of your annual average
radon level.
In real estate transactions, short-term tests are more common
because of the time limitations. (Consult EPA's Home Buyer's and
Seller's Guide for more on radon testing in real estate transactions.
Follow all the instructions that come with your test kit.
If possible during the test, keep your windows closed to keep air from
escaping. Place your test kit in a room on the lowest level of your
home that you use regularly, probably on the first floor or in the
basement. When the test is done, send it to a lab to process your
results.
You can also hire a professional tester to do the test for you.
Contact your state's radon office for a list of qualified testers. (www.
epa.gov/iaq/whereyoulive.html)
Other helpful steps:
1. Stop smoking and discourage smoking in your home. Smoking
significantly increases the risk of lung cancer from radon.
2. Increase air flow in your house by opening windows and using
fans and vents to circulate air. Natural ventilation in any type of
house is only a temporary strategy to reduce radon.
3. Seal cracks in floors and walls with plaster, caulk, or other mate-
rials designed for this purpose. Contact your state radon office for
a list of qualified contractors in your area and for information on
how to fix radon problems yourself. Always test again after fin-
ishing to make sure you’ve fixed your radon problem.
4. Ask about radon resistant construction techniques if you are buy-
ing a new home. It is almost always cheaper and easier to build
these features into new homes than to add them later.
Radon test kits are available at hardware stores
or by mail
1
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency “Indoor Air- Radon” www.epa.gov/radon August
25, 2004
2
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency “Assessment of Risks from Radon in Homes”
www.epa.gov/radon/risk_assessment.html August 25, 2004
3U.S. Environmental Protection Agency "Indoor Air-Radon"www.epa.gov/iaq/radon/
index.html August 4, 2008
FACT SHEET: YOUR FAIR HOUSING RIGHTS
What is fair housing?
Fair housing is the right to choose housing free from unlawful discrimination.
Federal, state and local fair housing laws protect people from discrimination in
housing transactions such as rentals, sales, lending, appraisals, and insurance.
Specifically, the federal Fair Housing Act and Michigan’s Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act
protect against housing discrimination based on the following protected classes:
Race
Color
Religion
Sex, including Gender Identity,
Sexual Orientation
National origin
Familial status
Disability
Marital status
Age
20 Hall Street SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
616-451-2980 phone
616-451-2657 fax
866-389-FAIR
fhcwm.org
Some communities in west Michigan also protect people from discrimination in housing based on their
source of income or other protected classes. Visit www.fhcwm.org/laws to learn more.
Housing discrimination sometimes happens blatantly, but is more often difficult to recognize or fully
identify. If you feel like you had a housing experience where you were possibly treated differently than
someone else because of a protected class, it may be housing discrimination. If you are a homeseeker
looking for information on your fair housing rights, the Fair Housing Center of West Michigan (FHCWM) can
help!
What We Do
Our advocacy and enforcement programs serve to assist individuals in reporting housing discrimination;
investigate, mediate and resolve allegations of housing discrimination; remove systemic barriers to housing
choice; and ensure the protection of fair housing choice. We also assist with reasonable accommodation
(accessible assigned parking) and modification (ramps, grab bars) requests for persons with disabilities.
About the Fair Housing Center
The FHCWM is a private, non-profit fair housing organization that provides comprehensive fair housing
services, including education, outreach, research, advocacy and enforcement. The FHCWM is the front
door to housing choice, ensuring that everyone in our community has equal opportunity to choose housing
that’s right for them. Through education, research and advocacy, we prevent housing discrimination,
remove barriers that allow it to persist, and restore housing choice when discrimination happens.
Our Service Area
We currently serve 12 counties in western Michigan: Allegan, Grand Traverse, Ionia, Isabella, Kent,
Mecosta, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana, Osceola and Ottawa.
SIGNS OF POSSIBLE DISCRIMINATION, IF BASED ON A PROTECTED CLASS
• Refusing to rent or sell an apartment or a home to you or your family
The housing is advertised for preferred groups of people only (i.e. “perfect for empty nesters”)
Being restricted to a certain neighborhood or specific floor of an apartment complex
A refusal to work with you because you request a sign language interpreter or need some other
reasonable accommodation, such as meeting in a wheelchair-accessible location
• Being told the housing is not available, even though it is listed or has a sign
• Being told you won’t be safe, neighbors won’t want you there, or the neighborhood is not ‘right’ for you
• Terms, conditions, or availability change between phone contact and an in-person visit
A refusal to provide information about the housing or make a loan to a qualified applicant
Updated 6/10/2022
Monthly Budget
Applicant Name(s): ____________________________________________________________________
Instructions: Fill out the “Current” column with your average monthly earnings/spending. This helps the Housing Counselor get a sense
of where your income and spending are currently at. To calculate the final numbers, move the Total Monthly Expenses (A) to space (F).
Then Add B+C+D+E together and put that total in (G). Then subtract (F)-(G), to give you the difference, which will be either the extra
money you have at the end of the month, or the amount of money you spent that you didn’t have.
Note: The “Revised” Column will be completed later with a Housing Counselor.
Monthly Income
Current
Revised
Applicant Income
Co-Applicant Income
Social Security/SSI/Disability
Child Support
Food Stamps/FIA Income
Other
Total Monthly Income (A)
Fixed Expenses
Current
Revised
Housing Rent/Mortgage
Car Loan #1
Car Loan #2
Car Insurance & Registration
Student Loan
Loan (Other)
Child Support
Child Care
Savings
Other
Total Fixed Expenses (B)
Flexible Expenses
Current
Revised
Food Groceries
In Between Grocery Expenses
Toiletries/Cosmetics
Natural Gas/Propane
Electric
Trash Removal
Water Bill
Telephone
Cell Phone
Automobile Gas, Oil, Antifreeze
Automobile Repair, Maintenance
Internet
Cable/Movies/Movie Rental/Streaming Services
Laundry/Dry Cleaning
Activities/Going Out
Dinners Out
Lunches Out
Kids School Lunches
Dues/Subscriptions/Phone App costs
Medical Insurance (Not Taken Out of Paycheck)
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$ 0.00
$ 0.00
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Flexible Expenses Continued
Current
Revised
Gym Membership
Money Orders or Cashier’s Checks
Fees: Bank, Checking, ATM, Check Cashing, Overdraft, etc.
Rent to Own (furniture, appliances, etc.)
Hair Care: products, styling, salon/barber, cuts, etc.
Nail Care: salon visits, at home materials, etc.
Clothing
Gambling/Casinos/Lotto
Recreational Substance Use
(ie. Cigarettes/Vape/Cigars/Marijuana/Edibles/Alcohol/etc.)
Charity/Tithing
Education/Tuition
Storage Unit
Pets
Allowance/Children’s Activities
Other
Total Flexible Expenses (C)
Occasional Expenses
Current
Revised
Renters Insurance
Medical/Dental/Vision (copays, coinsurance, RX, glasses)
Birthdays
Christmas/Holidays
Vacation
Other
Total Occasional Expenses (D)
Debt Reducing Expenses
Current
Revised
Credit Card #1
Credit Card #2
Credit Card #3
Credit Card #4
Credit Card #5
Credit Card #6
Credit Card #7
Credit Card #8
Credit Card #9
Credit Card #10
Other
Total Debt Reducing Expenses
(E)
Final Calculations
Current
Revised
Total Monthly Income
(Amount from “A”)
(F)
Total Monthly Expenses
(Add B+C+D+E)
(G)
Difference - either a gain or a loss.
(Subtract F from G)
Printed Name
Signature
Date
Printed Name
Signature
Date
***Please Note: If you think you struggle with gambling or substance use and would like support, let us know. We can provide you with
resources to help.
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$ 0.00
$ 0.00
$ 0.00
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HOME
Investment Partnerships Program
City of Grand Rapids Household Eligibility for Purchase
The house you are interested in purchasing was built or rehabbed with funding from the HOME Investment Partnerships
Program. A Buyer’s gross household income must be under 80% of the area median income (AMI) to purchase the
house. The purchase is contingent on household income verification and approval by the City of Grand Rapids
Community Development Department.
Household.
Complete the Household Composition chart below. Include the head of household, all persons 18 years of age and
older, and all children who reside in the household. Include children who are subject to shared custody agreements and
reside within the household at least 50% of the time. DO NOT INCLUDE: foster children, live-in aides and children of live-
in aides, unborn children, and children being pursued for legal custody or adoption who do not currently live within the
household. Additional household members can be included on a separate sheet of paper if there is insufficient room.
Name
Relationship to Head of
Household
Sex
M/F
Birth Date
Mo/Day/Yr
Student
Yes No
Has income?
Yes No
self
Marital Status. Head of Household is (check one): Married Single Widowed Divorced Separated
Ethnicity. Head of Household is (check one): Hispanic or Latino Not Hispanic or Latino
Race. Head of Household is (check one):
Alaskan Native or American Indian Alaskan Native or American Indian and White
Asian Alaskan Native or American Indian and Black
Black or African American Asian and White
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander Black or African American and White
White Other multi-racial _____________________________________
Homebuyer Counseling.
In order to purchase this house, you are required to complete an approved homebuyer counseling course. Please check
the appropriate box below:
I have completed a HUD approved homebuyer education course and am including a copy of my completion
certificate.
I have not yet completed a HUD approved course but plan to do so on ___________________ (insert date of course).
Authorization to Release Information Form & Income Checklist.
Complete the accompanying Authorization to Release Information Form and Income Checklist. Note that a separate
Income Checklist must be completed by each household member age 18 and older.
2
City of Grand Rapids
Authorization to Release Information
Your signature on this Eligibility Release Form and
the signatures of each member of your household
who is 18 years of age or older authorize the City
of Grand Rapids to obtain information from a third
party relative to your eligibility to purchase a
house built or rehabbed with funding from the
HOME Investment Partnerships Program.
Authorization: I authorize the City of Grand Rapids to
obtain information about me and my household that is
pertinent to eligibility for home purchase. Specifically,
I authorize the City to obtain any and all income and
employment information and documentation that is
needed. In the event that I purchase the home, I
authorize the City to communicate with my home
insurance company to ensure the City is listed as
second mortgagee as applicable. I acknowledge that:
1) A photocopy of this form is as valid as the original.
2) I have the right to review information obtained
using this form (accompanied by a person of my
choosing).
3) I have the right to a copy of information obtained
using this form and to request correction of
information I believe inaccurate.
4) To be eligible, all household members age 18 and
older must sign this form and cooperate with the City
and other parties in this process.
This authorization to release information expires 15
months after the date this form is signed.
Privacy Act Notice Statement: The Department of
Housing and Urban Development is requiring the
collection of information to determine an
applicant's eligibility in a federally assisted
program and the amount of assistance necessary
using federal funds. This information will be used
to establish level of benefit on the federal
program; to protect the Government's financial
interest; and to verify the accuracy of the
information furnished. It may be released to
appropriate federal, state, and local agencies when
relevant, to civil, criminal, or regulatory
investigators, and to prosecutors. Failure to
provide any information may result in a delay or
rejection of your eligibility approval.
________________________________________________________________________________________________
Name of Head of Household (print) Signature Date
________________________________________________________________________________________________
Other Adult Household Member (print) Signature Date
________________________________________________________________________________________________
Other Adult Household Member (print) Signature Date
________________________________________________________________________________________________
Other Adult Household Member (print) Signature Date