HUD-2003-13-CPD
Rehabilitation of existing housing stock is one of the most frequently
undertaken activities to expand the supply of affordable housing.
It is seen as effective because it often meets the dual objectives
of stabilizing existing housing units, and the neighborhoods in
which they are located; and providing a decent, safe, and sanitary
home for a lowincome household. Since the U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development first implemented the HOME Investment Partnerships
Program over a decade ago, state and local jurisdictions have relied
on rehabilitation activities to address local affordable housing
needs more than any other housing activity. Nearly half of all HOME
project funds committed—approximately $3 billion—has been dedicated
to rental and homeowner-occupied rehabilitation since the program’s
onset.
Managing a rehabilitation program, however, can be a challenging
endeavor. Good management of a rehabilitation program requires excellent
leadership skills, as well as strong technical skills in the areas
of development, construction, and program regulations. The HOME
Program Rehabilitation Tune-up Kit is a tool to assist rehabilitation
program managers in assessing how well their programs are running.
Presented in a workbook style, the publication leads managers through
a series of questions that systematically evaluates program performance
in each stage of the rehabilitation process. A subsequent trouble-shooting
guide reveals best practices in each of these areas, and provides
advice on what to do if one’s program is not performing at an acceptable
level for that area of performance. This self-assessment tool will
help managers pinpoint areas of program strength and weakness, and
will help identify steps that can be taken to improve program performance.
It is a “must” for those striving to achieve rehabilitation program
excellence!
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