[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 90 (Wednesday, May 10, 2006)]
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Notice of Regulatory Waiver Requests Granted for the Fourth Quarter of 
Calendar Year 2005; Notice

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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

[Docket No. FR-4997-N-04]


Notice of Regulatory Waiver Requests Granted for the Fourth 
Quarter of Calendar Year 2005

AGENCY: Office of the General Counsel, HUD.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: Section 106 of the Department of Housing and Urban Development 
Reform Act of 1989 (the HUD Reform Act) requires HUD to publish 
quarterly Federal Register notices of all regulatory waivers that HUD 
has approved. Each notice covers the quarterly period since the 
previous Federal Register notice. The purpose of this notice is to 
comply with the requirements of section 106 of the HUD Reform Act. This 
notice contains a list of regulatory waivers granted by HUD during the 
period beginning on October 1, 2005, and ending on December 31, 2005.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For general information about this 
notice, contact Aaron Santa Anna, Assistant General Counsel for 
Regulations, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh 
Street, SW., Room 10276,Washington, DC 20410-0500, telephone (202) 708-
3055 (this is not a toll-free number). Persons with hearing-or speech-
impairments may access this number through TTY by calling the toll-free 
Federal Information Relay Service at 800-877-8339.
    For information concerning a particular waiver that was granted and 
for which public notice is provided in this document, contact the 
person whose name and address follow the description of the waiver 
granted in the accompanying list of waivers that have been granted in 
the fourth quarter of calendar year 2005.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 106 of the HUD Reform Act added a 
new section 7(q) to the Department of Housing and Urban Development Act 
(42 U.S.C. 3535(q)), which provides that:
    1. Any waiver of a regulation must be in writing and must specify 
the grounds for approving the waiver;
    2. Authority to approve a waiver of a regulation may be delegated 
by the Secretary only to an individual of Assistant Secretary or 
equivalent rank, and the person to whom authority to waive is delegated 
must also have authority to issue the particular regulation to be 
waived;
    3. Not less than quarterly, the Secretary must notify the public of 
all waivers of regulations that HUD has approved, by publishing a 
notice in the Federal Register. These notices (each covering the period 
since the most recent previous notification) shall:
    a. Identify the project, activity, or undertaking involved;
    b. Describe the nature of the provision waived and the designation 
of the provision;
    c. Indicate the name and title of the person who granted the waiver 
request;
    d. Describe briefly the grounds for approval of the request; and
    e. State how additional information about a particular waiver may 
be obtained.
    Section 106 of the HUD Reform Act also contains requirements 
applicable to waivers of HUD handbook provisions that are not relevant 
to the purpose of this notice.
    This notice follows procedures provided in HUD's Statement of 
Policy on Waiver of Regulations and Directives issued on April 22, 1991 
(56 FR 16337) (1991 Policy Statement). This notice covers waivers of 
regulations granted by HUD from October 1, 2005, Through December 31, 
2005. For ease of reference, the waivers granted by HUD are listed by 
HUD program office (for example, the Office of Community Panning and 
Development, the Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity, the 
Office of Housing, and the Office of Public and Indian Housing, etc.). 
Within each program office grouping, the waivers are listed 
sequentially by the regulatory section of title 24 of the Code of 
Federal Regulations (CFR) that is being waived. For example, a waiver 
of a provision in 24 CFR part 58 would be listed before a waiver of a 
provision in 24 CFR part 570.
    Where more than one regulatory provision is involved in the grant 
of a particular waiver request, the action is listed under the section 
number of the first regulatory requirement that appears in 24 CFR and 
that is being waived. For example, a waiver of both Sec.  58.73 and 
Sec.  58.74 would appear sequentially in the listing under Sec.  58.73.
    Waiver of regulations that involve the same initial regulatory 
citation are in time sequence beginning with the earliest-dated 
regulatory waiver.
    Should HUD receive additional information about regulatory waivers 
granted during the period covered by this report (the fourth quarter of 
calendar year 2005) before the next report is published (the first 
quarter of calendar year 2006), HUD will include any additional waivers 
granted for the fourth quarter of 2005 in the first report for 2006.
    Accordingly, information about approved waiver requests pertaining 
to HUD regulations is provided in the Appendix that follows this 
notice.

    Dated: May 1, 2006.
Keith E. Gottfried,
General Counsel.

Appendix--Listing of Waivers of Regulatory Requirements Granted by 
Offices of the Department of Housing and Urban Development October 1, 
2005, Through December 31, 2005

    Note to Reader: More information about the granting of these 
waivers, including a copy of the waiver request and approval, may be 
obtained by contacting the person whose name is listed as the 
contact person directly after each set of regulatory waivers 
granted.

    The regulatory waivers granted appear in the following order:
I. Regulatory waivers granted by the Office of Community Planning and 
Development
II. Regulatory waivers granted by the Office of Housing
III. Regulatory waivers granted by the Office of Public and Indian 
Housing

I. Regulatory Waivers Granted by the Office of Community Planning and 
Development

    For further information about the following regulatory waivers, 
please see the name of the contact person who immediately follows the 
description of the waiver granted.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 91.105(c)(2)
    Project/Activity: The cities of Moss Point, Gulfport, and Biloxi, 
Mississippi, requested a waiver of Sec.  91.105(c)(2) of the 
Consolidated Plan regulations (24 CFR part 91), which addresses the 
public comment period on substantial amendments to consolidated plan 
action plans.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 91.105(c)(2) of HUD's Consolidated 
Plan regulations requires grantees' citizen participation plans to 
provide citizens with reasonable notice and an opportunity to comment 
on substantial amendments to consolidated plan action plans. The 
regulation requires a period of not less than 30-days to receive 
comments on substantial amendments before any amendments are 
implemented.
    Granted By: Pamela H. Patenaude, Assistant Secretary for Community 
Planning and Development.
    Date Granted: December 21, 2005.
    Reasons Waived: The cities of Moss Point, Gulfport, and Biloxi were 
severely impacted by the hurricanes and needed relief from the 30-day 
comment period to address the sudden needs

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caused by hurricane related damage. Given the unexpected nature of this 
situation, the grantees' consolidated plans did not include activities 
designed to address these needs and expenses. In order to quickly 
address these costs, these entitlement grantees sought approval to 
waive the 30-day public comment period standard in order to amend 
approved consolidated plans. HUD was unable to totally waive this 
statutory requirement but the waiver granted reduces the comment period 
to 10-days.
    Contact: Mark Walling, Community Planning and Development, 
Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., 
Washington, DC 20410-7000, telephone (202) 708-1577.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 91.105(c)(2), 24 CFR 91.115(c)(2)
    Project/Activity: The states of Alabama, Louisiana Mississippi (and 
the communities in these states) requested waiver of 24 CFR 
91.105(c)(2), 24 CFR 91.115(c)(2) of the Consolidated Plan regulations 
to reduce public comment period after amendments to consolidated plans.
    Nature of requirement: These regulatory provisions require a public 
comment period of 30 days on amendments to consolidated plan.
    Granted By: Pamela H. Patenaude, Assistant Secretary for Community 
Planning and Development.
    Date Granted: October 13, 2005.
    Reasons Waived: Reducing the public comment period after changes in 
the consolidated plan from 30 days to 3 days gives these states, 
devastated by the hurricanes, the flexibility and the ability to 
streamline their citizen participation process and expedite the 
provision of relief and disaster recovery assistance. This is a re-
issuance of the Hurricane Katrina waivers signed on September 5, 2005 
(for Entitlement communities) and September 21, 2005 (for States), 
making the provision applicable to Hurricane Rita.
    Contact: Steve Johnson, Director, State and Small Cities Division, 
Office of Block Grant Assistance, Community Planning and Development, 
Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., 
Room 7184, Washington, DC 20410-7000, telephone (202) 708-1322.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 91.225(a)(6), 24 CFR 570.903, and a 
statutory suspension of 42 U.S.C. 12706
    Project/Activity: The city of Gulfport, Mississippi, requested a 
waiver of 24 CFR 91.225(a)(6), 24 CFR 570.903, and a statutory 
suspension of 42 U.S.C. 12706, regarding jurisdictions that must 
certify that their housing activities are consistent with their 
strategic plans.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD's Consolidated Plan regulation at 24 CFR 
91225(a)(6) and its CDBG regulation at 24 CFR 570.903 require 
jurisdictions to submit a certification that its housing activities are 
consistent with its strategic plan.
    Granted By: Pamela H. Patenaude, Assistant Secretary for Community 
Planning and Development.
    Date Granted: December 21, 2005.
    Reasons Waived: Since submission of its last five-year consolidated 
plan, the city of Gulfport's housing and other community development 
needs suddenly changed due to the impact of Hurricane Katrina. It was 
determined unreasonable to hold the city to the previously identified 
needs and the waivers were granted concurrently with the statutory 
suspension that allows the city of Gulfport to respond to emergency 
needs without assuring consistency with its strategic plan.
    Contact: Mark Walling, Community Planning and Development, 
Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., 
Washington, DC 20410-7000, telephone (202) 708-1577.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 92.300(a)(1)
    Project/Activity: The State of Wisconsin's compliance with HOME 
program requirements.
    Nature of Requirements: Section 92.300(a)(1) of the HOME program 
regulations (24 CFR part 92) permits PJs to award community housing 
development organizations (CHDOs) to set-aside funds to limited 
partnerships that include a qualified CHDO as the managing general 
partner.
    Granted By: Pamela H. Patenaude, Assistant Secretary for Community 
Planning and Development.
    Date Granted: November 9, 2005.
    Reasons Waived: The State of Wisconsin sought to permit its CHDOs 
to use the limited liability corporation (LLC) form of ownership rather 
than limited partnerships, because it is less expensive to form an LLC. 
The waiver was granted on the basis of the state's assurances that 
these CHDOs (or a wholly owned subsidy of these CHDOs) would be the 
sole managing members of the LLCs, and therefore in compliance with the 
requirement that CHDOs have effective management control of projects 
for which they receive CHDO set-aside funds.
    Contact: Virginia Sardone, Office of Community Planning and 
Development, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh 
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-7000, telephone (202) 708-2684.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 92.300(a)(1)
    Project/Activity: The city of Lake Charles, Louisiana, compliance 
with the HOME program requirements.
    Nature of Requirements: Section 92.300(a)(1) of the HOME program 
regulations (24 CFR part 92) requires that a PJ reserve not less than 
15 percent of each annual allocation for housing owned, sponsored or 
developed by CHDOs within 24 months after HUD notifies the PJ that HUD 
has executed the jurisdiction's HOME Investment Partnership Agreement.
    Granted By: Pamela H. Patenaude, Assistant Secretary for Community 
Planning and Development.
    Date Granted: December 21, 2005.
    Reasons Waived: Although the city had met its 24-month CHDO 
reservation requirement, the approved waiver allows the FY 2001-2004 
and FY 2007 CHDO reservation requirements to be met as well as ensure 
that the needed HOME funds are not deobligated. Many of the city's 
CHDOs are no longer operational due to Hurricane Katrina and the city 
needed the flexibility to address the rebuilding of its devastated 
areas as well as adequate time to rebuild its CHDO capacity.
    Contact: Ginger Macomber, Office of Community Planning and 
Development, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh 
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-7000, telephone (202) 708-2684.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 570.208(a)(3)
    Project/Activity: The city of Minneapolis, Minnesota, requested a 
waiver of 24 CFR 570.208(a)(3) to allow an owner-occupied multiple 
building project, to be considered a single structure as is allowed for 
multiple rental buildings for the purpose of meeting the housing 
national objective for low- and moderate-income persons.
    Nature of Requirements: The national objective regulation of the 
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program at 24 CFR 570.208 
(a)(3) generally requires that at least 51 percent of the units in 
multi-unit residential structures and 100 percent of single-unit 
residential structures be occupied by low- and moderate-income 
households.
    Granted By: Pamela H. Patenaude, Assistant Secretary for Community 
Planning and Development.
    Date Granted: December 21, 2005.
    Reasons Waived: The granting of the waiver allowed six separate 
owner-occupied residential buildings to be considered a single 
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purposes of determining compliance with the national objectives. 
Completion of the project allows low- and moderate-income households to 
occupy at least 33 of the 64 units.
    Contact: Otis Collins, Office of Community Planning and 
Development, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh 
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-7000, telephone (202) 708-1577.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 570.207(b)(4)
    Project/Activity: San Diego County requested a waiver on behalf of 
the city of Poway, California, regarding income payments to expand the 
emergency grant payment period.
    Nature of Requirements: Section 570.207(b)(4) permits emergency 
grant payments for a period of up to three consecutive months and these 
payments must be made to the provider of such items or services on 
behalf of individuals or families.
    Granted By: Pamela H. Patenaude, Assistant Secretary for Community 
Planning and Development.
    Date Granted: November 21, 2005.
    Reasons Waived: Due to a substantial number of Hurricane Katrina 
evacuees having relocated to the city of Poway, this waiver was 
granted. The city of Poway is a participating community in San Diego 
County's CDBG Urban County program. The city requested that the county 
approve reallocation of $106,167 in CDBG funds to assist a minimum of 
five families for up to a year with emergency grant payments.
    Contact: Michael Kelly, Community Planning and Development, 
Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., 
Washington, DC 20410-7000, telephone (202) 708-1577.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 570.207(b)(1)
    Project/Activity: The city of Moss Point, Mississippi, requested a 
waiver of 24 CFR 570.207(b)(1) regarding the purchase of equipment with 
CDBG funds.
    Nature of Requirement: The CDBG regulation at Sec.  570.207(b)(1) 
generally prohibits the purchase of equipment with CDBG funds.
    Granted By: Pamela H. Patenaude, Assistant Secretary for Community 
Planning and Development.
    Date Granted: December 21, 2005.
    Reasons Waived: The city of Moss Point, like many communities 
impacted by Hurricane Katrina, did not have a steady source of 
electricity or other means of power, long after the hurricane. Having 
generators as a back up to power failures enabled sanitary and water 
systems to continue to operate and function, reducing the health risk 
to the community. A waiver of 24 CFR 570.207(b)(1)(iii) permitted the 
purchase of equipment such as emergency generators for municipal water 
and sewer facilities to be used for public purposes.
    Contact: Mark Walling, Community Planning and Development, 
Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., 
Washington, DC 20410-7000, telephone (202) 708-1577.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 570.207(b)(3)
    Project/Activity: The cities of Moss Point and Gulfport, 
Mississippi, requested a waiver of 24 CFR 570.207(b)(3), concurrent to 
a statutory suspension of 105(a) of the Housing and Community 
Development Act of 1974, regarding new housing construction.
    Nature of Requirement: Under Sec.  570.207(b)(3), CDBG funds may 
not be used for the construction of new permanent residential 
structures or for any program to subsidize or assist new construction 
directly by grantees.
    Granted By: Pamela H. Patenaude, Assistant Secretary for Community 
Planning and Development.
    Date Granted: December 21, 2005.
    Reasons Waived: Given the widespread destruction of housing units, 
it was determined in the community's best interest to be able to use 
all potential funding sources to provide new housing units for its 
residents.
    Contact: Mark Walling, Community Planning and Development, 
Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., 
Washington, DC 20410-7000, telephone (202) 708-1577.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 570.208(a)(4)(ii), 24 CFR 
570.208(a)(4)(iv)(A)(1) and (B) and (a)(4)(v)
    Project/Activity: The city of Gulfport, Mississippi, requested a 
waiver of 24 CFR 570.208(a)(4)(ii), and 24 CFR 570.208(a)(4)(iv)(A)(1) 
and (B) and (a)(4)(v), regarding documentation requirements for job 
creation and retention activities.
    Nature of Requirement: The CDBG regulations at 24 CFR 
570.208(a)(4)(i) and 24 CFR 570.208(a)(4)(ii) set forth the 
requirements for demonstrating compliance of benefit to low- and 
moderate-income persons pursuant to Housing and Community Development 
Act of 1974. The regulations provide that for job retention, at the 
time of CDBG assistance, at least 51 percent of the jobs are either: 
(1) Known to be held by low- and moderate-income persons; or (2) can be 
expected to turnover within the following two years and be filled by, 
or made available to, low-or moderate-income persons; and (3) removes 
the requirement that ``* * * the recipient must document that the jobs 
would actually be lost without the CDBG assistance * * *'' The 
provisions of 24 CFR 570.208(a)(4)(iv)(A)(1) and (B) and (a)(4)(v) 
include criteria that presume low-or moderate-income benefit based on 
the location of the individual beneficiaries or assisted businesses. 
For job creation and/or retention activities, in addition to the 
presumption already allowed, a city may presume any census tract as 
meeting the criteria of paragraph 24 CFR 570.208(a)(4)(v), if at least 
51 percent of the residents of the tract are of low- and moderate-
income, according to either the latest low/mod income summary data 
(LMISD) or a more recent survey.
    Granted By: Pamela H. Patenaude, Assistant Secretary for Community 
Planning and Development.
    Date Granted: December 21, 2005.
    Reasons Waived: The impact of the hurricanes on the city of 
Gulfport's economy was so severe that the city may presume that jobs 
would actually be lost from businesses that have been destroyed or 
whose continued operation is endangered. The Housing and Community 
Development Act of 1974, describes situations in which jobs may be 
presumed to principally benefit low- and moderate-income persons. The 
degree of socioeconomic and physical distress that now exists in 
Gulfport is functionally equivalent to the degree of distress 
recognized by the statutory criteria allowing such presumptions.
    Contact: Mark Walling, Community Planning and Development, 
Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., 
Washington, DC 20410-7000, telephone (202) 708-1577.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 570.483(b)(4)(ii), 24 CFR 
570.483(b)(4)(A)(1) and 24 CFR 570.483(b)(4)(v) and 24 CFR 
570.483(b)(1)(v)(D) and 24 CFR 570.483(e)(5)(i)
    Project/Activity: The states of Louisiana and Mississippi requested 
waiver of 24 CFR 570.483(b)(4)(ii) of the job retention requirement.
    Nature of Requirement: These regulatory provisions require units of 
general local government, for job retention activities, to document 
that either or both of the following conditions apply to at least 51 
percent of the jobs at the time CDBG assistance is provided: (1) the 
jobs are known to be held by low-or moderate-income persons, or (2) the 
jobs can be expected to turn over within two years and be

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filled by or made available to low or moderate income persons upon 
turnover.
    Granted By: Pamela H. Patenaude, Assistant Secretary for Community 
Planning and Development.
    Date Granted: November 9, 2005.
    Reasons Waived: HUD recognized that the impact of the hurricane on 
the economies of the states of Louisiana and Mississippi (and on 
individual businesses) was so severe that, absent substantial evidence 
to the contrary, the states may presume that jobs would actually be 
lost from businesses that have been put out of operation or whose 
continued operation is endangered. The Housing and Community 
Development Act of 1974 describes certain situations in which jobs may 
be presumed to principally benefit low- and moderate-income persons. 
The degree of socioeconomic and physical distress that continues to 
exist in many communities, devastated by the hurricanes, is 
functionally equivalent to the degree of distress recognized by the 
statutory criteria allowing such presumptions. Similarly, HUD 
recognized that the degree of socioeconomic and physical distress that 
continues to exist in many communities, devastated by the hurricanes, 
is functionally equivalent to that envisioned by HUD when the community 
revitalization strategy concept was added to the regulations.
    Contact: Steve Johnson, Director, State and Small Cities Division, 
Office of Block Grant Assistance, Community Planning and Development, 
Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., 
Room 7184, Washington, DC 20410-7000, telephone (202) 708-1322.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 570.484, 24 CFR 91.325(b)(4)(ii)
    Project/Activity: The state of Louisiana requested a change to the 
timeframe needed to demonstrate compliance with 24 CFR 570.484 of the 
CDBG regulations, and 24 CFR 91.325(b)(4)(ii) of the Consolidated Plan 
regulations, the requirement that 70 percent of funds must be expended 
for activities that benefit low- and moderate-income persons.
    Nature of Requirement: These regulatory provisions require 
certification by a state that not less than 70 percent of CDBG will be 
used for activities that benefit low- and moderate-income persons.
    Granted By: Pamela H. Patenaude, Assistant Secretary for Community 
Planning and Development.
    Date Granted: October 28, 2005.
    Reason Waived: Allowing the state of Louisiana to change the 
timeframe to demonstrate compliance allowed the state to use a higher 
percentage of funds for activities meeting the urgent need or slum/
blight national objective.
    Contact: Steve Johnson, Director, State and Small Cities Division, 
Office of Block Grant Assistance, Community Planning and Development, 
Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., 
Room 7184, Washington, DC 20410-7000, telephone (202) 708-1322.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 570.486(a)(5), 24 CFR 91.115(b)(3), 24 CFR 
91.115(b)(4)
    Project/Activity: The state of Louisiana requested waiver of 24 CFR 
570.486(a)(5), 24 CFR 91.115(b)(3), and 24 CFR 91.115(b)(4) relating to 
the length of the public comment period, and the requirement for 
hearings (including an addition public hearing for its 2006 action 
plan) prior to the submission of an application to the State. The state 
of Mississippi requested waiver of 24 CFR 570.486(a)(5), and 24 CFR 
91.115(b)(4) regarding the length of the public comment period, and the 
requirement for hearings prior to the submission of an application to 
the state.
    Nature of Requirement: The regulatory provisions require full 
citizen participation in the proposed use of CDBG funds, and a 30-day 
public comment period to allow for changes to the action plan.
    Granted By: Pamela H. Patenaude, Assistant Secretary for Community 
Planning and Development.
    Date Granted: October 28, 2005, for the state of Louisiana and 
November 9, 2005, for the state of Mississippi.
    Reasons Waived: Reducing the public comment period from 30 days to 
3 days gave these states, devastated by hurricanes, the flexibility and 
the ability to streamline their citizen participation process as well 
as that of local governments; and permits one public hearing, which 
still allows for adequate public input.
    Contact: Steve Johnson, Director, State and Small Cities Division, 
Office of Block Grant Assistance, Community Planning and Development, 
Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., 
Room 7184, Washington, DC 20410-7000, telephone (202) 708-1322.

 Regulations: 24 CFR 582.105(e)
    Project/Activity: The City of Fort Worth Housing Authority, TX, 
requests waiver of 24 CFR 582.105(e) of the homeless Shelter Plus Care 
requirements.
    Nature of Requirements: Section 582.105(e) of the Shelter Plus Care 
regulations states that up to 8 percent of the grant amount may be used 
to pay the administrative costs of administering housing assistance. 
Eligible administrative costs include processing rental payments to 
landlords, examining participant income and family composition, 
providing housing information and assistance, inspecting units for 
compliance with housing quality standards, and receiving new 
participants into the program.
    Granted By: Pamela H. Patenaude, Assistant Secretary for Community 
Planning and Development.
    Date Granted: December 1, 2005
    Reasons Waived: The Fort Worth Housing Authority extended the term 
the grant to serve homeless households for close to an additional year. 
The Shelter Plus Care regulations anticipated the 8 percent 
administrative fee would be spent over a five-year period. In this 
case, the five-year period has been completed but the ``no-cost'' 
extension did not provide for any additional administrative costs. The 
waiver permits an increase in the 8 percent cap to 9.6 percent to allow 
them to continue to administer the grant for the entire projected term 
of the extension.
    Contact: Mark Johnston, Office of Community Planning and 
Development, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh 
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-7000, telephone (202) 708-4300.
 Statutes and Regulations: 42 U.S.C. 5304(d)(2), 42 U.S.C. 
5304(d)(3), and 24 CFR 42.375, 24 CFR 42.350
    Project/Activity: The states of Louisiana and Mississippi requested 
suspension of 42 U.S.C. 5304(d)(2), 42 U.S.C. 5304(d)(3), and waiver 24 
CFR 42.375, 24 CFR 42.350 of the one-for-one replacement requirements 
for low- and moderate-income housing units that are demolished or 
converted to another use.
    Nature of Requirement: These statutory provisions and corresponding 
regulatory provisions require that one-for-one replacement requirements 
provisions be adhered for the low- and moderate-income housing units 
that are demolished or converted to another use.
    Granted By: Pamela H. Patenaude, Assistant Secretary for Community 
Planning and Development.
    Date Granted: October 28, 2005, for the state of Louisiana and 
November 9, 2005, for the state of Mississippi.
    Reasons Suspended and Waived: These suspensions and waivers were 
determined necessary to relieve the state

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and local governments of requirements that impede disaster recovery, 
discourage local governments from acquiring, demolishing or 
rehabilitating disaster-damaged housing and thereby inhibiting recovery 
efforts designed to address health and safety problems. The waiver 
still assures uniform and equitable treatment for all such tenants.
    Contact: Steve Johnson, Director, State and Small Cities Division, 
Office of Block Grant Assistance, Community Planning and Development, 
Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., 
Room 7184, Washington, DC 20410-7000, telephone (202) 708-1322.
 Statutes and Regulations: 42 U.S.C. 5304(j) and 24 CFR 
570.489(e)(3)
    Project/Activity: The states of Louisiana and Mississippi requested 
suspension of 42 U.S.C. 5304(j) and waiver of 24 CFR 570.489(e)(3) to 
permit retaining program income at the state level.
    Nature of Requirement: This statutory provision and corresponding 
regulatory provision require units of general local government to 
return all program income not under contract to the state, allowing the 
state to manage the allocation of resources to areas of greatest needs.
    Granted By: Pamela H. Patenaude, Assistant Secretary for Community 
Planning and Development.
    Date Granted: October 28, 2005, for the state of Louisiana and 
November 9, 2005, for the state of Mississippi.
    Reasons Waived: Requiring units of general local governments to 
return all program income will allow these states, devastated by 
hurricanes, to manage the allocation of resources to the greatest 
needs. The waiver only applies to funding not under contract to units 
of general local government.
    Contact: Steve Johnson, Director, State and Small Cities Division, 
Office of Block Grant Assistance, Community Planning and Development, 
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, 
SW., Room 7184, Washington, DC 20410-7000, telephone (202) 708-1322.
    Contact: Steve Johnson, Director, State and Small Cities Division, 
Office of Block Grant Assistance, Community Planning and Development, 
Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., 
Room 7184, Washington, DC 20410-7000, telephone (202) 708-1322.

 Statute: 42 U.S.C. 5305(a)
    Project/Activity: The states of Louisiana and Mississippi requested 
suspension of 42 U.S.C. 5305(a) to permit construction of new housing.
    Nature of Requirement: This statutory provision restricts the use 
of State CDBG for construction of new housing pursuant to section 
105(a) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974.
    Granted By: Pamela H. Patenaude, Assistant Secretary for Community 
Planning and Development.
    Date Granted: October 28, 2005, for the state of Louisiana, and 
November 9, 2005, for the state of Mississippi.
    Reason Suspended: Given the widespread destruction of housing units 
by the hurricanes, it was determined in the best interest of the states 
to allow them to use all potential funding sources to provide housing 
units for its residents.
    Contact: Steve Johnson, Director, State and Small Cities Division, 
Office of Block Grant Assistance, Community Planning and Development, 
Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., 
Room 7184, Washington, DC 20410-7000, telephone (202) 708-1322.

 Statute: 42 U.S.C. 5305(a)
    Project/Activity: The state of Mississippi requested suspension of 
42 U.S.C. 5305(a) to permit the purchase of equipment.
    Nature of Requirement: This statutory provision restricts the use 
of State CDBG funds for the purchase of new equipment pursuant to 
section 105(a) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974.
    Granted By: Pamela H. Patenaude, Assistant Secretary for Community 
Planning and Development.
    Date Granted: November 9, 2005.
    Reasons Waived: Many communities impacted by Katrina, well after 
the hurricanes, did not have a steady source of electricity or other 
means of power. Using State CDBG funds for the purchase of generators 
to use, as back up to power failures enabled sanitary and water systems 
to continue to operate and function reducing the health risk to the 
community.
    Contact: Steve Johnson, Director, State and Small Cities Division, 
Office of Block Grant Assistance, Community Planning and Development, 
Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., 
Room 7184, Washington, DC 20410-7000, telephone (202) 708-1322.

 Statute: 42 U.S.C. 5305(a)(24)(D) (formerly 42 U.S.C. 
5305(a)(25)(D))
    Project/Activity: The state of Louisiana requested suspension of 42 
U.S.C. 5305(a)(24)(D), which limits downpayment assistance for direct 
homeownership assistance to low- and moderate-income homebuyers.
    Nature of Requirement: This statutory provision places a 50 percent 
limit to down payment assistance for direct homeownership assistance to 
low- and moderate-income homebuyers.
    Granted By: Pamela H. Patenaude, Assistant Secretary for Community 
Planning and Development.
    Date Granted: October 28, 2005.
    Reason Suspended: Based on the large number of persons anticipated 
to need homeownership assistance, it was determined in the best 
interest of the state to suspend the statute to provide for higher 
levels of down payment assistance as needed.
    Contact: Steve Johnson, Director, State and Small Cities Division, 
Office of Block Grant Assistance, Community Planning and Development, 
Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., 
Room 7184, Washington, DC 20410-7000, Telephone (202) 708-1322.

 Statute: 42 U.S.C. 5305(a)(8)
    Project/Activity: The states of Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana 
requested suspension of 42 U.S.C. 5305(a)(8) of the cap on public 
services expenditures.
    Nature of requirement: This statutory provision places a 15 percent 
cap on public services expenditure.
    Granted By: Pamela H. Patenaude, Assistant Secretary for Community 
Planning and Development.
    Date Granted: October 13, 2005.
    Reasons Waived: The damage attributable to Hurricane Rita was so 
great and widespread that it caused an exodus from the declared 
disaster areas. Addressing the damage caused by the federally declared 
disaster involved addressing the needs of the population displaced by 
the disaster. Many of the needs are public services expenses and 
activities eligible under the CDBG program. This is a re-issuance of 
the Hurricane Katrina waiver signed on September 5, 2005, making the 
provision applicable to Hurricane Rita.
    Contact: Steve Johnson, Director, State and Small Cities Division, 
Office of Block Grant Assistance, Community Planning and Development, 
Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW, 
Room 7184, Washington, DC 20410-7000, telephone (202) 708-1322.

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 Statutes and Regulations: 42 U.S.C. 5306(d)(3)(A), 42 U.S.C. 
5306(d)(5), 42 U.S.C. 5306(d)(6); 24 CFR 570.489(a)(1)(i) and 24 CFR 
570.489(a)(1)(iii)
    Project/Activity: The states of Louisiana and Mississippi requested 
suspension of 42 U.S.C. 5306(d)(3)(A), 42 U.S.C. 5306(d)(5), 42 U.S.C. 
5306(d)(6), and waiver of 24 CFR 570.489(a)(1)(i), 24 CFR 
570.489(a)(1)(iii) of the matching funds used for State Administration 
and the limit for combined State Administrative expenses and technical 
assistance.
    Nature of Requirement: These statutory provisions and corresponding 
regulatory provisions require that a state must match the amount of 
funds used for State Administration exceeding $100,000 and adhere to 
the three percent limit for State Administrative expenses and technical 
assistance combined. There is a 20 percent overall cap for 
administrative and technical assistance funds.
    Granted By: Pamela H. Patenaude, Assistant Secretary for Community 
Planning and Development.
    Date Granted: October 28, 2005, for the state of Louisiana and 
November 9, 2005, for the state of Mississippi.
    Reasons Suspended and Waived: By waiving the State Administration 
and Technical Assistance costs cap and allowing the use of matched 
funds for other purposes, HUD assisted the states of Louisiana and 
Mississippi in administering their program and using funds as best 
needed in affected communities. The 20 percent overall administrative 
cap was not waived.
    Contact: Steve Johnson, Director, State and Small Cities Division, 
Office of Block Grant Assistance, Community Planning and Development, 
Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., 
Room 7184, Washington, DC 20410-7000, telephone (202) 708-1322.
 Statues and Regulations: 42 U.S.C. 12705(a)(2), 42 U.S.C. 
5304(m), 42 U.S.C. 5306(d)(2)(C)(iii); and 24 CFR 91.10, 24 CFR 
91.320(c), 24 CFR 91.320(g)(1), 24 CFR 91.325(b)(2)(iv), 24 CFR 
91.325(b)(3), 24 CFR 91.325(b)(2)(v)
    Project/Activity: The states of Louisiana and Mississippi requested 
suspension of 42 U.S.C. 12705(a)(2), 42 U.S.C. 5304(m), 42 U.S.C. 
5306(2)(C)(iii), and waiver of 24 CFR 91.10, 24 CFR 91.320(c), 24 CFR 
91.320(g)(1), 24 CFR 91.325(b)(2)(iv), 24 CFR 91.325(c)(3), 24 CFR 
91.325(b)(2)(v) of the action plan requirements.
    Nature of Requirement: These statutory provisions and corresponding 
regulatory provisions require a state to submit annual action plan and 
adhere to citizen participation requirements.
    Granted By: Pamela H. Patenaude, Assistant Secretary for Community 
Planning and Development.
    Date Granted: October 28, 2005, for the state of Louisiana, and 
November 9, 2005, for the state of Mississippi.
    Reasons Suspended and Waived: These suspensions and waivers allowed 
the states of Louisiana and Mississippi to streamline their 2006 
program year action plans and amendments to 2005 action plans, and to 
expedite the distribution of funds to meet communities' emergency and 
long-term recovery needs.
    Contact: Steve Johnson, Director, State and Small Cities Division, 
Office of Block Grant Assistance, Community Planning and Development, 
Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., 
Room 7184, Washington, DC 20410-7000, telephone (202) 708-1322.
 Statutes and Regulations: 42 U.S.C. 12706 and 24 CFR 
91.325(a)(6)
    Project/Activity: The states of Louisiana and Mississippi requested 
suspension of 42 U.S.C. 12706 and waiver of 24 CFR 91.325(a)(6), 
concerning the strategic plan.
    Nature of Requirement: The provisions require that housing 
activities be consistent with the strategic plan.
    Granted By: Pamela H. Patenaude, Assistant Secretary for Community 
Planning and Development.
    Date Granted: October 28, 2005, for the State of Louisiana and 
November 9, 2005, for the State of Mississippi.
    Reasons Waived: Since the housing and other community development 
needs of the states suddenly changed due to the aftermath of Hurricanes 
Katrina and Rita, it was determined unreasonable to expect the states 
to thoroughly reinventory all of their needs and to finalize new 
strategies to address those needs. The states needed flexibility to 
respond to needs as soon as possible.
    Contact: Steve Johnson, Director, State and Small Cities Division, 
Office of Block Grant Assistance, Community Planning and Development, 
Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., 
Room 7184, Washington, DC 20410-7000, telephone (202) 708-1322.

II. Regulatory Waivers Granted by the Office of Housing--Federal 
Housing Administration (FHA)

    For further information about the following regulatory waivers, 
please see the name of the contact person that immediately follows the 
description of the waiver granted.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 200.217(a)
    Project/Activity: FHA Project 093-13003 North Valley Hospital, 
Whitefish, Montana.
    Nature of Requirement: Electronic submission of previous 
participation certificate (HUD-2530)
    Granted By: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: December 9, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The lender was not set up timely in the new 
electronic system. If electronic filing had been required, there would 
have been a delay of several weeks before initial closing could occur. 
That delay could have imposed a financial hardship on the hospital by 
delaying the availability of funding to continue construction and 
leaving the hospital low on its operating cash on hand. For these 
reasons, a paper filing was permitted.
    Contact: John Whitehead, Director, Program Support Division, 
Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., 
Washington, DC 20410-8000; telephone (202) 708-0614.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 203.37a (b)(2)
    Project/Activity: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) 
declared individual assistance disaster areas affected by Hurricanes 
Katrina, Rita, and Wilma.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 203.37a (b)(2) prohibits properties 
acquired and subsequently resold by the seller within 90 days of the 
acquisition from being eligible for FHA mortgage insurance. The 
restriction was established as one of several measures to avoid price-
inflating practices known as property flipping.
    Granted By: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner
    Date Granted: November 21, 2005.
    Reason Waived: Hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma severely damaged 
or destroyed a significant number of dwellings
    Contact: Margaret E. Burns, Director, Office of Single Family 
Program Development, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 
Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000; telephone (202) 708-
2121.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 203.371(b) and 203.402(f)(2)
    Project/Activity: For areas declared major disasters as a result of 
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request for waiver of regulation that states that mortgagors must be 
able to immediately resume full mortgage payments to receive a Partial 
Claim loss mitigation initiative.
    Nature of Requirement: Waivers of the requirements of 24 CFR 
203.371(b) allowed victims of Hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma to 
receive a Mortgage Assistance Initiative (Partial Claim) immediately 
and did not require the mortgagor to begin making mortgage payments 
immediately. Those mortgagors that would be deemed eligible had to have 
had been in an area designated by FEMA as eligible for individual 
assistance and must have a reasonable basis to show that within 12 
months they would have recovered financially and then be able to 
support full mortgage payments. Waiver of 24 CFR 203.402(g) provides 
that for mortgages insured on or after November 19, 1992, insurance 
benefits will include reimbursement for payments made by a mortgage for 
preserving and protecting a property.
    Granted By: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: September 22, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The regulatory sections were waived to provide loss 
mitigation assistance to mortgagors affected by Hurricanes Katrina, 
Rita and Wilma.
    Contact: Leslie Bromer, Asset Management and Disposition, 
Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., 
Washington, DC 20410-8000; telephone (202) 708-1672.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 207.72
    Project/Activity: FHA Project 012-10036 St. Luke's-Roosevelt 
Hospital Center, New York, New York.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 207.72 provides that insured project 
must comply with all applicable building and other governmental codes, 
ordinances, regulations, and requirements. This requirement includes 
having the appropriate Certificates of Occupancy.
    Granted By: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: October 20, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The regulation was waived in order to allow section 
223(a)(7) refinancing to proceed. The refinancing in the amount of 
$319,555,000 provides the hospital with approximately $10 million per 
year in additional liquidity in order to avoid a default. It is 
extremely difficult to keep Certificates of Occupancy current given the 
workload of the New York City Building Department. The buildings in 
question have been in use for some time and the items that prevent 
obtainment of Certificates of Occupancy do not threaten patient safety. 
The hospital submitted an action plan to obtain all required 
Certificates, established monthly monitoring by its Board of Trustees 
to ensure this happens, engaged consultants to assist in obtaining the 
Certificates, and has escrowed funds to cover permit fees. HUD will 
monitor progress.
    Contact: John Whitehead, Director, Program Support Division, 
Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., 
Washington, DC 20410-8000; telephone (202) 708-0614.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 236.725
    Project/Activity: Bronx, New York (Stevenson Commons--Project 
Number 012-148NI and 012-11041). The New York Multifamily Hub requested 
waiver of the rent supplement contract to continue project-based Rental 
Assistance Payments for this project.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 236.725 requires that the rental 
assistance contract shall be limited to the term of the mortgage or 40 
years from the date of the first payment made under the contract, 
whichever is the lesser.
    Granted By: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: December 5, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The waiver was granted for continuation of rental 
assistance payments (RAP) after the payoff of the original non-insured 
Section 236 mortgage under a Section 236(e)(2) decoupling transaction. 
This waiver is predicated on the fact that the decoupling proposal did 
not request an increase in the Section 236 units, hence the RAP subsidy 
is not being increased based on this transaction. Further RAP increases 
shall be based on budget driven project operating cost increases that 
will not include any new debt service costs attributable to the 
Decoupling transaction. Further, this waiver is predicated on the 
project owner entering into a Decoupling Use Restriction Agreement 
prescribed in the Section 236(e)(2) Decoupling program. There was good 
cause to waive the requirement because the project will be maintained 
as an affordable housing resource to the maturity date of the non-
insured Section 236 mortgage plus an additional 5 years, through the 
execution and recording of a Decoupling Use Agreement.
    Contact: Beverly J. Miller, Director, Office of Asset Management, 
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, 
SW., Room 6160, Washington, DC 20410-7000; telephone (202) 708-3730.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 236.725
    Project/Activity: Jersey City, New York (Unico Towers Apartments--
Project Number 031-046NI). The Philadelphia Multifamily Hub requested 
approval to permit the continuation of Rental Assistance Payments (RAP) 
after the payoff of the non-insured Section 236 mortgage under a 
Section 8 Decoupling transaction.
    Nature of the Requirement: HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 236 
states that the rental assistance contract shall be limited to the term 
of the mortgage or 40 years from the date of the first payment made 
under the contract, whichever is lesser.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: December 5, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The waiver of the regulation was approved predicated 
on the project entering into a recorded use agreement that will 
restrict it to be operated under the Section 236 program requirements 
until the maturity date of the original non-insured Section 236 
mortgage plus an additional five years. The project would generally 
terminate the rental assistance program (RAP) subsidy upon the 
prepayment of the non-insured Section 236 mortgage. Unico Towers is a 
202-unit property that receives 190 units of RAP subsidy. The 
decoupling proposal did not request an increase in the Section 236 
units; therefore, the RAP subsidy is not being increased. For these 
reasons, there is good cause to waive this regulation.
    Contact: Beverly J. Miller, Director, Office of Asset Management, 
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, 
SW., Room 6160, Washington, DC 20410; telephone: (202) 708-3730.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 236.725
    Project/Activity: Jersey City, New York (Battery View Apartments--
Project Number 031-060NI). The Philadelphia Multifamily Hub has 
requested approval of a waiver of this regulation to permit the 
continuation of the rental assistance payments (RAP) after the payoff 
of the non-insured Section 236 mortgage under a Section 236(e)(2) 
Decoupling transaction.
    Nature of the Requirement: HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 236 
states that the rental assistance contract shall be limited to the term 
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payment made under the contract, whichever is lesser.
    Granted by: Frank L. Davis, General Deputy Assistant Secretary for 
Housing-Deputy Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: December 5, 2006.
    Reason Waived: The General Deputy Assistant Secretary for Housing 
approved waiver of the regulation predicated on the project entering 
into a recorded Use Agreement that will restrict it to be operated 
under the Section 236 program requirements until the maturity date of 
the original non-insured Section 236 mortgage plus an additional 5 
years. The project would generally terminate the RAP subsidy upon the 
prepayment of the non-insured Section 236 mortgage. Battery View 
Apartments is a 238-unit property that receives 224 units of RAP 
subsidy. The Decoupling proposal did not request an increase in the 
Section 236 units; therefore, the RAP subsidy is not being increased. 
For these reasons, there is good cause to waive this regulation.
    Contact: Beverly J. Miller, Director, Office of Asset Management, 
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, 
SW., Room 6160, Washington, DC 20410; telephone (202) 708-3730.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 291.210
    Project/Activity: Request for Authorization for Direct Sale of 7429 
Hillsdale, St. Louis, Missouri. The request was received from the 
Denver Homeownership Center. In June 2004, HUD announced the Homewise 
Initiative (``Homewise'') as a partnership between the Department and 
the National Housing Endowment Corporation. The objective was to 
demonstrate that the public sector and the private sector could work 
together to revitalize neighborhoods. In March of 2005, HUD and the 
National Housing Endowment mutually agreed to terminate the Homewise 
agreement and HUD shifted its focus to the creation of local 
partnerships in each of the 10 cities to accomplish the original 
objectives.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 291.210 permits direct sales at deep 
discounts off the list price of properties sold without mortgage 
insurance to governmental entities and private nonprofit organizations 
for use in HUD and local housing or homeless programs.
    Granted By: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner
    Date Granted: December 22, 2005.
    Reason Waived: In order to close out ``Homewise'' in St. Louis, the 
St Louis County, Office of Community Development submitted a request to 
purchase the subject property from HUD for $1. The County agreed to 
rehabilitate the property and pay all renovation expenses, including 
those already expended for lead-based paint removal. The County also 
agreed to sell the completed home at 50 percent of value to a qualified 
low- and moderate-income Homewise applicant. The direct sale of this 
property was determined in the best interest of HUD and resulted in the 
immediate disposition of the property.
    Contact: Wanda Sampedro, Director of the Asset Management and 
Disposition Division, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 
Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000; telephone (202) 708-
1672, ext. 2324.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 291.210
    Project/Activity: Request for Authorization for Direct Sale of 7106 
Avenue ``F;'', Council Bluffs, Iowa. The request was received from the 
Santa Anna Homeownership Center.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 291.210 permits direct sales at deep 
discounts off the list price of properties sold without mortgage 
insurance to governmental entities and private nonprofit organizations 
for use in HUD and local housing or homeless programs.
    Granted By: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: December 20, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The city committed to use the property for a civic 
improvement, construction of a viaduct across the railway corridor that 
separates the west and east sides of the city. The direct sale of this 
property was determined in the best interest of HUD and resulted in the 
immediate disposition of the property. The Department may seek to 
dispose of properties through direct sales to other individuals or 
entities that do not meet any of the categories specified in 24 CFR 
291.210.
    Contact: Wanda Sampedro, Director of the Asset Management and 
Disposition Division, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 
Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000; telephone (202) 708-
1672.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 291.210
    Project/Activity: Request for Authorization for Direct Sale of 405 
9th Avenue SE., Austin MN. The request was received from the Santa Anna 
Homeownership Center.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 291.210 permits direct sales at deep 
discounts off the list price of properties sold without mortgage 
insurance to governmental entities and private nonprofit organizations 
for use in HUD and local housing or homeless programs.
    Granted By: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: December 21, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The city committed to use the property for a civic 
improvement, enlargement of an existing park. The direct sale of this 
property was determined in the best interest of HUD and resulted in the 
immediate disposition of the property. In addition, this sale maximized 
the return to the insurance fund by mitigating the loss associated with 
the demolition, avoiding the potential of further unidentified 
conditions with the property and the savings associated with the normal 
disposition of properties. The Department may seek to dispose of 
properties through direct sales to other individuals or entities that 
do not meet any of the categories specified in 24 CFR 291.210.
    Contact: Wanda Sampedro, Director of the Asset Management and 
Disposition Division, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 
Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000; telephone (202) 708-
1672.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 291.210
    Project/Activity: Request for Authorization for Direct Sale of 1563 
Rockwood Street, Los Angeles, California. The request was received from 
the Santa Anna Homeownership Center.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 291.210 permits direct sales at deep 
discounts off the list price of properties sold without mortgage 
insurance to governmental entities and private nonprofit organizations 
for use in HUD and local housing or homeless programs.
    Granted By: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: December 21, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The property is located in a section of the 
community that the city has determined to be seriously underserved in 
the way of green space and recreational facilities. The direct sale of 
this property allowed the city to develop a neighborhood community park 
and was determined in the best interest of HUD and resulted in the 
immediate disposition of the property. In addition, this sale maximized 
the return to the insurance fund by mitigating the loss associated with 
the demolition, avoiding the potential of further unidentified 
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savings associated with the normal disposition of properties.
    Contact: Wanda Sampedro, Director of the Asset Management and 
Disposition Division, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 
Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000; telephone (202) 708-
1672.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 291.210
    Project/Activity: Request for Authorization for Direct Sale of 
10440 18th Avenue South, Seattle, Washington. The request was received 
from the Denver Homeownership Center. In June 2004, HUD announced the 
Homewise Initiative (``Homewise'') as a partnership between the 
Department and the National Housing Endowment Corporation. The 
objective was to demonstrate that the public sector and the private 
sector could work together to revitalize neighborhoods. In March of 
2005, HUD and the National Housing Endowment mutually agreed to 
terminate the Homewise agreement and HUD shifted its focus to the 
creation of local partnerships in each of the 10 cities to accomplish 
the original objectives.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 291.210 permits direct sales at deep 
discounts off the list price of properties sold without mortgage 
insurance to governmental entities and private nonprofit organizations 
for use in HUD and local housing or homeless programs.
    Granted By: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: December 20, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The city of Seattle and its partners, Habitat for 
Humanity and the Homestead Community Land Trust, agreed to rehabilitate 
the house, sell it to a low-income family. The direct sale of this 
property was in the best interest of the secretary and resulted in the 
immediate disposition of the property.
    Contact: Wanda Sampedro, Director of the Asset Management and 
Disposition Division, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 
Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000; telephone (202) 708-
1672.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 401.600
    Project/Activity: The following projects requested waivers to the 
12-month limit at above-market rents (24 CFR 401.600):

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         FHA No.                    Project                  State
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01257247................  Washington Plaza..........  NY
01735226................  Talcott Gardens...........  CT
03135173................  Aspen Temple..............  NJ
04635520................  Miamisburg Manor..........  OH
06535307................  Apple Manor Apartments....  MS
07335226................  Hammond Elderly Apartments  IN
11535245................  Castle Manor Apartments...  TX
17144902................  Orchard Villa Apartments..  ID
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    Nature of Requirement: Section 401.600 requires that projects be 
marked down to market rents within 12 months of their first expiration 
date after January 1, 1998. The intent of this provision is to ensure 
timely processing of requests for restructuring and that the properties 
will not default on their FHA insured mortgages during the 
restructuring process.
    Granted By: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing 
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: November 23, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The projects listed above were not assigned to the 
participating administrative entities (PAEs) in a timely manner or the 
restructuring analysis was unavoidably delayed due to no fault of the 
owner.
    Contact: Norman Dailey, Office of Affordable Housing Preservation, 
Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW, 
Washington, DC 20410-8000; telephone (202) 708-0614, ext.8371.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 401.600
    Project/Activity: The following projects requested waivers to the 
12-month limit at above-market rents (24 CFR 401.600):

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         FHA No.                    Project                  State
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01335127................  Park Drive Manor II.......  NY
07344118................  Gardenside Terrace          IN
                           Cooperative I.
07344119................  Gardenside Terrace          IN
                           Cooperative II.
08535262................  JVL 16...........  MO
05435343................  Manning Gardens...........  SC
01257324................  McGee Hill Apartments.....  NY
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    Nature of Requirement: Section 401.600 requires that projects be 
marked down to market rents within 12 months of their first expiration 
date after January 1, 1998. The intent of this provision is to ensure 
timely processing of requests for restructuring and that the properties 
will not default on their FHA insured mortgages during the 
restructuring process.
    Granted By: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: November 2, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The projects listed above were not assigned to the 
participating administrative entities (PAEs) in a timely manner or the 
restructuring analysis was unavoidably delayed due to no fault of the 
owner.
    Contact: Norman Dailey, Office of Affordable Housing Preservation, 
Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., 
Washington, DC 20410-8000; telephone (202) 708-0614, ext.8371.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 811.108(a)(3)
    Project/Activity: White Plains, New York (Armory Plaza Apartments--
Project Number 012-32230). The New York Multifamily Hub requested 
approval for use of excess bond reserve balances to help finance 
project repairs, instead of rebating these funds to HUD, as required by 
regulation.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD's regulations at 24 CFR part 811 provide 
a basis for determining tax exemption of obligations issued by public 
housing agencies pursuant to Section 11(b) of the U.S. Housing Act of 
1937 to refund bonds for Section 8 new construction or substantial 
rehabilitation projects. Section 811.108(a)(3) requires that upon full 
payment of the principal and interest on the obligations any funds 
remaining in the debt service reserve shall be remitted to HUD.
    Granted By: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: November 8, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The waiver of this regulation was approved based on 
information concerning the urgent need for certain repairs at Armory 
Plaza Apartments from HUD's New York Multifamily Hub. The bonds were 
issued with HUD approval pursuant to 24 CFR part 8ll to refund prior 
bonds, which financed construction of Armory Plaza Apartments. Based on 
the immediate need for brick facade and window replacement, HUD agrees 
that the remaining bond reserves of 4160,000 should be used for capital 
improvements to preserve the physical integrity of Armory Plaza 
Apartments as an affordable housing resource.
    Contact: Beverly J. Miller, Director, Office of Asset Management, 
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, 
SW., Room 6160, Washington, DC 20410; telephone (202) 708-3730.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d)
    Project/Activity: LSS Housing Eau Claire, Eau Claire, WI, Project 
Number: 075-HD080/WI39-Q031-005.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
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amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial closing.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: October 5, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and comparable 
in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner 
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 
708-3000.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d)
    Project/Activity: Villa Maria II, Birmingham, AL, Project Number: 
062-EE064/AL09-S041-001.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: October 5, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and comparable 
in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner 
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 
708-3000.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d)
    Project/Activity: Ability First Apartments Irvine, Irvine, CA, 
Project Number: 143-HD011/CA43-Q001-001.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: October 5, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and comparable 
in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner 
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 
708-3000.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d)
    Project/Activity: VOA Mora, Mora, MN, Project Number: 092-HD056/
MN46-Q021-001.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: October 12, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and comparable 
in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner 
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 
708-3000.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d)
    Project/Activity: Hemlock Nob Estates, Tannersville, NY, Project 
Number: 014-EE209/NY06-S011-008.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: October 12, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and comparable 
in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner 
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 
708-3000.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d)
    Project/Activity: Windham Willows, Windham, NY, Project Number: 
014-EE210/NY06-S011-009.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: October 12, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and comparable 
in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner 
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 
708-3000.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d)
    Project/Activity: Faith Residence Apartments, Belle Plaine, MN, 
Project Number: 092-HD059/MN46-Q021-004.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: November 2, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and comparable 
in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner 
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 
708-3000.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d)
    Project/Activity: Tri Cities Terrace South, Richland, WA, Project 
Number: 171-HD014/WA19-Q041-005.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: November 3, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and comparable 
in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner 
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 
708-3000.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d)
    Project/Activity: Sierra Gateway Senior Residence, Fresno, CA, 
Project Number: 121-EE169/CA39-S031-006.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: November 9, 2005.

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    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and comparable 
in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner 
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 
708-3000.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d)
    Project/Activity: Village at Ascension Heights, Worcester, MA, 
Project Number: 023-EE168/MA06-S031-003.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: November 9, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and comparable 
in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner 
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 
708-3000.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d)
    Project/Activity: San Lorenzo Terrace, Tampa, FL, Project Number: 
067-EE131/FL29-S041-003.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: November 10, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and comparable 
in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner 
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 
708-3000.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d)
    Project/Activity: Abilities at English Park, Inc., Melbourne, FL, 
Project Number: 067-HD095/FL29-Q041-002.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: November 16, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and comparable 
in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner 
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 
708-3000.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d)
    Project/Activity: St. Matthew Manor, Raynel, LA, Project Number: 
064-HD081/LA48-Q031-007.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: December 2, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and comparable 
in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner 
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 
708-3000.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d)
    Project/Activity: St. Mary Magdalene Apartments, New Iberia, LA, 
Project Number: 064-EE156/LA48-S031-010.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: December 2, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and comparable 
in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner 
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 
708-3000.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d)
    Project/Activity: Oberlin--VOA Living Center, Oberlin, LA, Project 
Number: 064-HD080/LA48-Q031-006.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: December 2, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and comparable 
in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner 
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 
708-3000.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d)
    Project/Activity: Mosaic Housing VII, Osceola, IA, Project Number: 
074-HD025/IA05-Q031-001.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: December 2, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and comparable 
in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner 
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 
708-3000.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d)
    Project/Activity: Spruce Street Golden Manor, Nashville, TN, 
Project Number: 086-EE054/TN43-S041-003.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: December 8, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and comparable 
in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner 
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources.

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    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 
708-3000.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d)
    Project/Activity: Fayette Hills Unity, Oak Hill, WV, Project 
Number: 045-HD033/WV15-Q011-001.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: December 9, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and comparable 
in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner 
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 
708-3000.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d)
    Project/Activity: Montgomery Manor, Sardinia, OH, Project Number: 
046-HD031/OH10-Q041-004.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: December 9, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and comparable 
in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner 
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 
708-3000.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d)
    Project/Activity: Malm Manor, Pawtucket, RI, Project Number: 016-
HD044/RI43-Q031-003.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: December 14, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and comparable 
in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner 
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 
708-3000.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d) and 24 CFR 891.165
    Project/Activity: NCR of Oak Creek II, East Brunswick, NJ, Project 
Number: 031-EE062/NJ39-S031-005.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing. Section 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund 
reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the date of 
issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved by HUD on 
a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: October 28, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and comparable 
to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner exhausted all 
efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources. The sponsor/
owner required additional time to prepare for initial closing.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 
708-3000.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d) and 24 CFR 891.165
    Project/Activity: Haight Street Senior Housing, San Francisco, CA, 
Project Number: 121-EE165/CA39-S031-002.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing. Section 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund 
reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the date of 
issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved by HUD on 
a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: November 15, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and comparable 
to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner exhausted all 
efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources. The sponsor/
owner required additional time to prepare for initial closing.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 
708-3000.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d) and 24 CFR 891.165
    Project/Activity: Elm Court II, Princeton, NJ, Project Number: 035-
EE048/NJ39-S031-004.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing. Section 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund 
reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the date of 
issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved by HUD on 
a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: November 18, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and comparable 
to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner exhausted all 
efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources. The sponsor/
owner needed additional time to secure amendment funds.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 
708-3000.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d) and 24 CFR 891.165
    Project/Activity: AHEPA--Bluewater NW, Albuquerque, NM, Project 
Number: 116-EE032/NM16-S031-003.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing. Section 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund 
reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the date of 
issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved by HUD on 
a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: November 30, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and comparable 
to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner exhausted all 
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obtain additional funding from other sources. The sponsor/owner needed 
additional time to secure amendment funds.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 
708-3000.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d) and 24 CFR 891.165
    Project/Activity: VOA Garland, Garland, TX, Project Number: 113-
EE027/TX21-S021-005.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing. Section 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund 
reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the date of 
issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved by HUD on 
a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: December 2, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and comparable 
to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner exhausted all 
efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources. The sponsor/
owner needed additional time to secure amendment funds.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 
708-3000.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d) and 24 CFR 891.165
    Project/Activity: Pear Grove, Houston, TX, Project Number: 114-
HD027/TX24-Q031-001.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing. Section 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund 
reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the date of 
issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved by HUD on 
a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: December 2, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and comparable 
to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner exhausted all 
efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources. The sponsor/
owner needed additional time to secure amendment funds.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 
708-3000.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d). and 24 CFR 891.165
    Project/Activity: Haley's Park, Nashville, TN, Project Number: 086-
HD033/TN033-Q031-003.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing. Section 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund 
reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the date of 
issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved by HUD on 
a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: December 7, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and comparable 
to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner exhausted all 
efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources. The sponsor/
owner needed additional time to secure amendment funds.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 
708-3000.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d). and 24 CFR 891.165
    Project/Activity: Point Church Place, Memphis, TN, Project Number: 
081-HD018/TN40-Q021-001.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing. Section 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund 
reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the date of 
issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved by HUD on 
a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: December 7, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and comparable 
to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner exhausted all 
efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources. The sponsor/
owner needed additional time to secure amendment funds.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 
708-3000.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d). and 24 CFR 891.165
    Project/Activity: The Upper Rooms, Pittsburgh, PA, Project Number: 
033-EE114/PA28-S031-002.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing. Section 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund 
reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the date of 
issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved by HUD on 
a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: December 14, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and comparable 
to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner exhausted all 
efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources. The sponsor/
owner needed additional time to prepare for initial closing.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 
708-3000.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d). and 24 CFR 891.165
    Project/Activity: Woodlands Elder Housing, The Woodlands, TX, 
Project Number: 114-EE106/TX24-S031-005.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing. Section 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund 
reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the date of 
issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved by HUD on 
a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: December 16, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and comparable 
to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner exhausted all 
efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources. The sponsor/
owner needed

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additional time to prepare for initial closing.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 
708-3000.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d) and 24 CFR 891.165
    Project/Activity: San Antonio VOA Elderly Housing, San Antonio, TX, 
Project Number: 115-EE067/TX59-S031-001.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing. Section 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund 
reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the date of 
issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved by HUD on 
a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: December 22, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and comparable 
to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner exhausted all 
efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources. The sponsor/
owner needed additional time to prepare for initial closing.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 
708-3000.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).and 24 CFR 891.165
    Project/Activity: San Antonio VOA Living Center, San Antonio, TX, 
Project Number: 115-HD040/TX59-Q031-001.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of 
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial 
closing. Section 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund 
reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the date of 
issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved by HUD on 
a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: December 22, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and comparable 
to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner exhausted all 
efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources. The sponsor/
owner needed additional time to prepare for initial closing.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 
708-3000.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165
    Project/Activity: Windham Willows, Windham, NY, Project Number: 
014-EE210/NY06-S011-009.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration 
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the 
date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved 
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: October 5, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to prepare 
for initial closing.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 
708-3000.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165
    Project/Activity: Unity Gardens Senior Apartments, Windham, ME, 
Project Number: 024-EE053/ME36-S001-001.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration 
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the 
date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved 
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: October 6, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to finalize 
some legal documents.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 
708-3000.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165
    Project/Activity: Volunteers of America, Mora, Mora, MN, Project 
Number: 092-HD056/MN46-Q021-001.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration 
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the 
date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved 
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: October 11, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to prepare 
for initial closing.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 
708-3000.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165
    Project/Activity: Point Church Place, Memphis, TN, Project Number: 
081-HD018/TN40-Q021-001.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration 
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the 
date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved 
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: October 12, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The Sponsor/owner needed additional time to issue 
the firm commitment application.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 
708-3000.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165
    Project/Activity: Cecilian Village, Philadelphia, PA, Project 
Number: 034-EE121/PA26-S021-002.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration 
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the 
date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved 
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: October 12, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to resolve 
issues with the survey of the parcel and the local municipality.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 
708-3000.

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 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165
    Project/Activity: Nanaikeola Senior Apartments, Waianae, HI, 
Project Number: 140-EE019/HI10-S991-001.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration 
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the 
date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved 
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: October 19, 2005.
    Reason Waived: Additional time was needed to secure secondary 
financing and to issue the firm commitment application.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 
708-3000.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165
    Project/Activity: Vernon Senior Housing, Vernon, VT, Project 
Number: 024-EE068/VT36-S021-002.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration 
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the 
date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved 
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: October 19, 2005.
    Reason Waived: Additional time was needed to drill and test three 
wells in order to receive a permit under the State of Vermont's Act 
250.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 
708-3000.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165
    Project/Activity: Gulfport Manor, Gulfport, MS, Project Number: 
065-EE031-MS26-S001-002.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration 
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the 
date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved 
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: October 26, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to prepare 
for initial closing.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 
708-3000.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165
    Project/Activity: Harvey II, Harvey, IL, Project Number: 071-EE174/
IL06-S021-002.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration 
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the 
date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved 
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: October 27, 2005.
    Reason Waived: Additional time was needed to prepare for initial 
closing.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 
708-3000.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165
    Project/Activity: Whalley Avenue Housing II, New Haven, CT, Project 
Number: 017-HD031/CT26-Q01-003.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration 
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the 
date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved 
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: October 27, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to secure 
secondary financing.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 
708-3000.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165
    Project/Activity: Victor Hernandez Building, Aguadilla, PR, Project 
Number: 056-EE045/RQ46-S021-001.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration 
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the 
date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved 
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: October 27, 2005.
    Reason Waived: Additional time was needed to prepare for initial 
closing.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 
708-3000.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165
    Project Activity: Gardens at Immanuel House, New Haven, CT, Project 
Number: 017-EE071/CT26-S021-003.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration 
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the 
date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved 
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: October 27, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to secure 
secondary financing.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 
708-3000.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165
    Project Activity: Woonsocket Neighborhood Development, North 
Smithfield, RI, Project Number: 016-EE046/RI43-S021-003.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration 
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the 
date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved 
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: November 2, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to secure 
secondary financing.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 
708-3000.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165
    Project/Activity: Barnes School Elderly Housing, East Boston, MA, 
Project Number: 023-EE153/MA06-S021-004.

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    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration 
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the 
date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved 
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: November 3, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to secure 
secondary financing.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 
708-3000.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165
    Project Activity: Green Garden Apartments, Lockport, IL, Project 
Number: 071-HD129/IL06-Q021-009.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration 
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the 
date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved 
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: November 8, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to select a 
new contractor and to submit the firm commitment application.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 
708-3000.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165
    Project Activity: Sahara Senior Villas, Hemet, CA, Project Number: 
143-EE054/CA43-S031-004.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration 
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the 
date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved 
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: November 9, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to secure 
secondary financing.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 
708-3000.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165
    Project/Activity: St. George Housing Corporation, Superior, WI, 
Project Number: 075-HD074/WI39-Q021-005.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration 
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the 
date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved 
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: November 10, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to process 
the firm commitment application.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 
708-3000.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165
    Project/Activity: Residence Connection a/k/a Wood County Village, 
Bowling Green, OH, Project Number: 042-HD111/OH12-Q021-009.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration 
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the 
date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved 
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: November 15, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to resolve 
concerns prior to initial closing.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 
708-3000.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165
    Project/Activity: Fox Creek II, Akron, OH, Project Number: 042-
HD116/OH12-Q031-005.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration 
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the 
date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved 
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: November 15, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to submit 
the firm commitment application after site change approval.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 
708-3000.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165
    Project/Activity: Fox Creek I, Akron, OH, Project Number: 042-
HD117/OH12-Q031-006.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration 
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the 
date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved 
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: November 15, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to submit 
the firm commitment application after site change approval.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 
708-3000.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165
    Project/Activity: Goodman Lake Housing Corporation, Richland 
Center, WI, Project Number: 075-EE126/WI39-S031-006.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration 
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the 
date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved 
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: November 16, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to submit 
the firm commitment application.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 
708-3000.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165
    Project/Activity: Pensacola Retirement Village IV, Pensacola, FL, 
Project Number: 063-EE035/FL29-S031-014.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration 
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the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the date 
of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved by HUD 
on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: November 16, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to secure 
secondary financing.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 
708-3000.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165
    Project/Activity: Providence Senior Housing, San Francisco, CA, 
Project Number: 121-EE164/CA39-S031-001.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration 
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the 
date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved 
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: November 17, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to select a 
new contractor.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 
708-3000.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165
    Project/Activity: Mar Vista House, Oceanside, CA, Project Number: 
129-HD027/CA33-Q021-003.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration 
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the 
date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved 
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: November 17, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to submit 
the firm commitment application.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 
708-3000.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165
    Project/Activity: Hungry Run Housing Corporation, Rib Lake, WI, 
Project Number: 075-Ee124/WI39-S031-004.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration 
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the 
date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved 
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: November 18, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to achieve 
initial closing.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 
708-3000.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165
    Project/Activity: Marshall Road, Wellesley, MA, Project Number: 
023-HD181/MA06-Q011-009.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration 
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the 
date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved 
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: November 21, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to resolve 
some funding issues.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 
708-3000.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165
    Project/Activity: Harvey II, Harvey, IL, Project Number: 071-EE174/
IL06-S021-002.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration 
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the 
date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved 
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: November 21, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to prepare 
for initial closing.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 
708-3000.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165
    Project/Activity: Cedars II, Methuen, MA, Project Number: 023-
EE109/MA06-S991-003.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration 
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the 
date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved 
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: November 21, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to prepare 
for initial closing.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 
708-3000.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165
    Project/Activity: McDowell County Housing Action Network, War, WV, 
Project Number: 045-Ee015/WV15-S011-001.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration 
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the 
date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved 
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: November 21, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to revise 
plans and specifications to lower construction cost.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 
708-3000.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165
    Project/Activity: LSS Housing Eau Claire, Eau Claire, WI, Project 
Number: 075-HD080/WI39-Q031-005.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration 
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the 
date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved 
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.

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    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: November 21, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to secure 
secondary financing.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 
708-3000.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165
    Project/Activity: Laurel Place, West Hollywood, CA, Project Number: 
122-EE187/CA16-S031-003.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration 
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the 
date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved 
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: November 21, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to secure 
approval from the planning commission.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 
708-3000.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165
    Project/Activity: Del-Mor Dwellings, Bucyrus, OH, Project Number: 
042-HD113/OH12-Q031-002.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration 
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the 
date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved 
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: November 23, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to submit 
the firm commitment application.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 
708-3000.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165
    Project/Activity: TBD, West Allis, WI, Project Number: 075-EE127/
WI39-S031-007.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration 
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the 
date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved 
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: November 30, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to secure 
another site.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 
708-3000.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165
    Project/Activity: Harvard Square, Irvine, CA, Project Number: 143-
HD011/CA43-Q001-001.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration 
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the 
date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved 
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: December 1, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to 
reprocess the firm commitment application.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 
708-3000.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165
    Project/Activity: Delta Partners Manor II, Drew, MS, Project 
Number: 065-EE041/MS26-S031-003.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration 
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the 
date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved 
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: December 1, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to submit 
the firm commitment application.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 
708-3000.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165
    Project/Activity: Woodside Village, Toledo, OH, Project Number: 
042-HD112/OH12-Q031-001.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration 
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the 
date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved 
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: December 2, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to 
reprocess the firm commitment application and to receive an answer from 
Asset Management regarding a partial release of security.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 
708-3000.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165
    Project/Activity: Wills Manor, Los Angeles, CA, Project Number: 
122-HD161/CA16-Q031-004.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration 
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the 
date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved 
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: December 2, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to secure 
secondary financing.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 
708-3000.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165
    Project/Activity: Grace Manor, Inglewood, CA, Project Number: 122-
HD159/CA16-Q031-002.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration 
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the 
date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved 
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: December 2, 2005.

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    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to secure 
secondary financing.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 
708-3000.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165
    Project/Activity: VOA Sandusky, Sandusky, OH, Project Number: 042-
HD110/OH12-Q021-008.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration 
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the 
date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved 
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: December 6, 2005
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to select 
another contractor and for HUD to reprocess the firm commitment 
application.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 
708-3000.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165
    Project/Activity: Meadowlark Apartments, Oregon City, OR, Project 
Number: 126-HD038/OR16-Q031-001.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration 
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the 
date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved 
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: December 7, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to secure 
secondary financing.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 
708-3000.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165
    Project/Activity: Sierra Gateway Senior Residence, Fresno, CA, 
Project Number: 121-Ee169/CA39-S031-006.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration 
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the 
date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved 
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: December 7, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to receive 
approval from the City of Fresno regarding the split of a lot.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 
708-3000.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165
    Project/Activity: Allies Homes, Brick, NJ, Project Number: 035-
HD054/NJ39-Q031-002.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration 
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the 
date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved 
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: December 7, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to prepare 
for initial closing.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 
708-3000.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165
    Project/Activity: McTaggert II, Akron, OH, Project Number: 02-
HD096/OH12-Q011-006.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration 
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the 
date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved 
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: December 7, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time due to site 
change.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 
708-3000.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165
    Project/Activity: Olgonikgum Uttuganaknich Senior Housing, 
Wainwright, AK, Project Number: 176-EE031/AK06-S021-006.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration 
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the 
date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved 
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: December 8, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to prepare 
for initial closing.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 
708-3000.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165
    Project/Activity: Tikagaqmiut Senior Housing, Point Hope, AK, 
Project Number: 176-EE029/AK06-S021-004.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration 
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the 
date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved 
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: December 8, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to prepare 
for initial closing.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 
708-3000.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165
    Project/Activity: Utuqqanaaqagvik Senior Housing, Nuiqsut, AK, 
Project Number: 176-EE033/AK06-S021-008.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration 
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the 
date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved 
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: December 8, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to prepare 
for initial closing.

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    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 
708-3000.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165
    Project/Activity: Aaniyak Senior Housing, Anaktuvuk Pass, AK, 
Project Number: 176-EE030/AK06-S021-005.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration 
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the 
date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved 
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: December 8, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to prepare 
for initial closing.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 
708-3000.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165
    Project/Activity: Kaktovik Senior Housing, Kaktovik, AK, Project 
Number:
    176-EE032/AK06-S021-007.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration 
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the 
date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved 
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: December 9, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to prepare 
for initial closing.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant
    Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 
Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 708-
3000.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165
    Project/Activity: Providence Place, Salem, OR, Project Number: 126-
Ee049/OR16-S031-003.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration 
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the 
date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved 
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: December 12, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to secure 
secondary financing.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 
708-3000.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165
    Project/Activity: Anixter Village, Chicago, IL, Project Number: 
071-HD128/IL06-Q021-006.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration 
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the 
date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved 
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: December 12, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to secure 
secondary financing.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 
708-3000.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165
    Project/Activity: Cheyenne Senior Housing, Inc., Cheyenne, WY, 
Project Number: 109-Ee012/WY99-S031-001.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration 
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the 
date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved 
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: December 16, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to submit 
corrections to the firm commitment application.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 
708-3000.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165
    Project/Activity: Cleveland Christian Home II, Cleveland, OH, 
Project Number: 042-HD115/OH12-Q031-004.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration 
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the 
date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved 
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: December 20, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to secure a 
new contractor.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 
708-3000.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165
    Project/Activity: Independence IV Consumer Home, Delran, NJ, 
Project Number: 035-HD055/NJ39-Q031-003.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration 
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the 
date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved 
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: December 20, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to issue 
the firm commitment application.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 
708-3000.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165
    Project/Activity: Guadalupe I & II, Austin, TX, Project Number: 
115-HD041/TX59-Q031-002.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration 
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the 
date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved 
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: December 20, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to secure 
amendment funds.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 
708-3000.

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 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165
    Project/Activity: SHDC No. 11, Kaneohe, HI, Project Number: 140-
HD029/HI10-Q031-001.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration 
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the 
date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved 
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: December 21, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time due to a 
site change.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 
708-3000.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165
    Project/Activity: Donald W. Kent Residences, Northlake, IL, Project 
Number: 071-EE187/IL06-S031-009.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration 
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the 
date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved 
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: December 21, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time due to 
legal issues.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 
708-3000.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165
    Project/Activity: Faith Residence Apartments, Belle Plaine, MN, 
Project Number: 092-HD059/MN46-Q021-004.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration 
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the 
date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved 
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: December 21, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to issue 
the firm commitment application.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 
708-3000.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165
    Project/Activity: Somerset 2003 Consumer Home, Green Brook Twp., 
NJ, Project Number: 031-HD136/NJ39-Q031-004.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration 
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the 
date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved 
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: December 22, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time due to a 
site change.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 
708-3000.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165
    Project/Activity: NJCDC Supportive Housing 2002, Hawthorne, NJ, 
Project Number: 031-HD135/NJ39-Q021-005.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration 
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the 
date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved 
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: December 22, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to issue 
the firm commitment application.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 
708-3000.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165
    Project/Activity: Columbia Supportive Living, Knowlton, NJ, Project 
Number: 031-HD131/NJ39-Q021-001.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration 
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the 
date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved 
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: December 22, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to secure 
approval from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and 
to complete the septic system design.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 
708-3000.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165
    Project/Activity: AHEPA 296 Apartments, Pensacola, FL, Project 
Number: 063-EE032/FL29-S031-007.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration 
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the 
date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved 
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: December 22 2005.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to rebid 
the construction contract.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 
708-3000.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165
    Project/Activity: The Arc of Cape May Housing, Woodbine (Eldora), 
NJ, Project Number: 035-HD053/NJ39-Q031-001.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration 
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the 
date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved 
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: December 22, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to issue to 
the firm commitment application.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 
708-3000.

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 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165
    Project/Activity: Sanchez Project, Middlebury, VT, Project Number: 
024-HD044/VT36-Q031-002.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration 
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the 
date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved 
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: December 23, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to issue 
the firm commitment application.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 
708-3000.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.170
    Project/Activity: Vernon Senior Housing, Vernon, VT, Project 
Number: 024-EE068/VT36-S021-002.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 891.170 provides that the capital 
advance shall bear no interest and its repayment shall not be required 
as long as the housing project remains in continued operation for not 
less than 40 years and remains available for very low-income elderly 
families or persons with disabilities.
    Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: October 19, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The waiver was granted to permit HUD's mortgage to 
be subordinate to VHFA's Deed of Trust provided that HUD's Use 
Agreement and Regulatory Agreement are recorded prior to VHFA's Deed of 
Trust.
    Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance 
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 
708-3000.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.410(c)
    Project/Activity: Waukesha, Wisconsin (Sunset Heights--Project 
Number 075-EE036). The Milwaukee Multifamily Program Center requested a 
waiver of the age and income requirements for the project to alleviate 
occupancy problems at the property.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD regulations at 24 CFR 891 require 
occupancy to be limited to Very Low Income (VLI) elderly persons (i.e., 
households composed of one or more persons at least one of whom is 62 
years of age at the time of initial occupancy). The regulations also 
require that an owner is to determine the eligibility in selecting 
tenants.
    Granted By: Brian D. Montgomery, General Deputy Assistant Secretary 
for Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: October 19, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The granting of this regulatory waiver allowed the 
project owner flexibility in renting up vacant units to individuals who 
meet the definition of non elderly (persons between the ages of 55 and 
62 years). With these efforts, the owner was able to achieve full 
occupancy and avoid financial hardship.
    Contact: Beverly J. Miller, Director, Office of Asset Management, 
Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., 
Room 6160, Washington, DC 20410-7000; telephone (202) 708-3730.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.410(c)
    Project/Activity: Wingo, Kentucky (Wingo Elderly Housing-Project 
Number 083-EE066). The Louisville Multifamily Program Center requested 
an age and income waiver for the subject project because the current 
occupancy level will not support the project.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD regulations at 24 CFR 891 requires 
occupancy to be limited to Very Low Income (VLI) elderly persons (i.e., 
households composed of one or more persons at least one of whom is 62 
years of age at the time of initial occupancy). The regulations also 
require that an owner is to determine the eligibility in selecting 
tenants.
    Granted By: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: December 22, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The granting of the regulatory waiver allowed 
flexibility in renting up this Section 202/8 Supportive Housing for the 
Elderly project, with a Project Rental Assistance Contract (PRAC). This 
12-unit property is located in the small community of Wingo, Kentucky. 
Full occupancy had not been attained despite the management agent's 
extensive outreach and marketing efforts to attract eligible 
individuals. Waiver of the elderly and very-low income requirement 
alleviated the current occupancy and financial problems at the 
property.
    Contact: Beverly J. Miller, Director, Office of Asset Management, 
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, 
SW., Room 6160, Washington, DC 20410-7000; telephone (202) 708-3730.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.410(c)
    Project/Activity: Wilbraham, Massachusetts (Falcon Housing a.k.a. 
Falcon Knoll). The Boston Multifamily Hub requested a waiver of the 
very-low income requirement for five residents of the subject property.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 891 require 
occupancy to be limited to Very Low Income (VLI) elderly persons (i.e., 
households composed of one or more persons at least one of whom is 62 
years of age at the time of initial occupancy). The regulations also 
require that an owner is to determine the eligibility in selecting 
tenants.
    Granted By: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: December 2, 2005.
    Reason Waived: An exception was granted to the very-low income 
requirement for five residents who were admitted to the property on 
initial rent-up. A consultant was hired to process rental applications 
and they erroneously used adjusted income to determine five applicant's 
very-low income eligibility. It was later discovered this was incorrect 
and the practice was stopped. The five over-income applicants now 
reside at Falcon Housing. They are listed as low-income tenants. If the 
waiver had not been granted, the owner would have been required to 
remove the tenants from their units. Also, there are not a sufficient 
number of very-low income applicants. This approval enabled the owner 
to receive PRAC assistance for the five very-low tenants and assist in 
the continued viability of this new project. This waiver is for the 
subject property only and may not be applied to additional properties 
without consulting Housing Headquarters.
    Contact: Beverly J. Miller, Director, Office of Asset Management, 
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, 
SW., Room 6160, Washington, DC 20410-7000; telephone (202) 708-3730.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.410(c)
    Project/Activity: Rhinelander, Wisconsin (Sumac Trail Apartments--
Project Number 075-HD050. The Milwaukee Multifamily Program Center 
requested a waiver of the age and very-low income requirement for the 
subject property due to occupancy problems.
    Nature of Requirement: HUD regulations at 24 CFR 891 requires 
occupancy to be limited to Very Low Income (VLI) elderly persons (i.e., 
households composed of one or more persons at least one of whom is 62 
years of age at the time of initial occupancy).

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The regulations also require that an owner is to determine the 
eligibility in selecting tenants.
    Granted By: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: December 2, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The granting of the waiver of the very-low income 
requirement alleviated the current occupancy problem. The occupancy 
level would not have supported the operations of the project. 
Management continued to aggressively advertise and market the property 
to no avail. The granting of the waiver allowed the owner additional 
flexibility in attempting to rent vacant units and perhaps start a 
waiting list.
    Contact: Beverly J. Miller, Director, Office of Asset Management, 
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, 
SW., Room 6l60, Washington, DC 20410-7000; telephone (202) 708-3730.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 891.410(c)
    Project/Activity: Warden, Washington (Fairview Senior Housing-
Project Number 171-EE009). The Northwest/Alaska Multifamily Hub 
requested waiver of the age and income restriction for the subject 
Section 202/8 Supportive Housing for the Elderly project with a Project 
Rental Assistance Contract (PRAC).
    Nature of Requirement: HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 891 require 
occupancy to be Limited to Very Low Income (VLI) elderly persons (i.e., 
households composed of one or more persons at least one of whom is 62 
years of age at the time of initial occupancy). The regulations also 
require that an owner is to determine the eligibility in selecting 
tenants.
    Granted By: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
    Date Granted: December 2, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The granting of a waiver of the age and income 
restriction was determined appropriate because the project had 
experienced occupancy problems since initial rent-up in August 1998. 
The project was operating at a 55 percent vacancy rate. When this 
project was first built there was a clinic and drugstore located 
nearby; however, both businesses are now closed. The lack of clinical 
facilities and a pharmacy make the area surrounding the property 
unattractive to the elderly. The closest medical facility or pharmacy 
is located 20 miles from the property. Waiver of the age and income 
restrictions alleviated the occupancy problems the project was 
experiencing and helped the property achieve full occupancy.
    Contact: Beverly J. Miller, Director, Office of Asset Management, 
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, 
SW., Room 6l60, Washington, DC 20410-7000; telephone (202) 708-3730.

III. Regulatory Waivers Granted by the Office of Public and Indian 
Housing

    For further information about the following regulatory waivers, 
please see the name of the contact person that immediately follows the 
description of the waiver granted.
 Regulation: 24 CFR part 5 and 24 CFR Chapter IX
    Project/Activity: The PHAs identified in Table 1, are all located 
within a presidentially declared disaster area as a result of damages 
caused by Hurricane Katrina or Hurricane Rita, or both, and each PHA 
notified HUD of the need for one or more regulatory waivers made 
available to PHAs in Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita disaster 
areas by two Federal Register notices. The first notice is ``Regulatory 
and Administrative Waivers Granted for Public and Indian Housing 
Programs to Assist with Recovery and Relief in Hurricane Katrina 
Disaster Areas,'' signed September 27, 2005, and published in the 
Federal Register on October 3, 2005 (70 FR 57716), and the second 
notice is ``Regulatory and Administrative Waivers Granted for Public 
and Indian Housing Programs to Assist with Recovery and Relief in 
Hurricane Rita Disaster Areas; and Additional Administrative Relief for 
Hurricane Katrina,'' signed October 25, 2005, and published in the 
Federal Register on November 1, 2005 (70 FR 66222):
    Nature of Requirements: The two Federal Register notices provided 
for waiver of the following regulations in 24 CFR part 5 and 24 CFR 
Chapter IX for those PHAs in the disaster areas that notified HUD 
through a special waiver request process designed to expedite both the 
submission of regulatory requests to HUD and HUD's response to the 
request.
    1. 24 CFR 5.216(g)(5) (Disclosure and Verification of Social 
Security and Employer Identification Numbers);
    2.24 CFR 5.512(c) (Verification of Eligible Immigration Status; 
Secondary Verification);
    3. 24 CFR 5.801(c) and 5.801(d) (Uniform Financial Reporting 
Standards (UFRS));
    4. 24 CFR 902 (Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS));
    5. 24 CFR 903.5 (Annual Plan Submission Deadline);
    6. 24 CFR 905.10(i) (Capital Fund Formula; Limitation of 
Replacement Housing Funds to New Development);
    7. 24 CFR 941.306 (Maximum Project);
    8. 24 CFR 965.302 (Requirement for Energy Audits);
    9. 24 CFR 982.54 (Administrative Plan);
    10. 24 CFR 982.206 (Waiting List; Opening and Public Notice);
    11. 24 CFR 982.401(d) (Housing Quality Standards; Space 
Requirements);
    12. 24 CFR 982.503(b) (Waiver of payment standard; Establishing 
Payment Standard; Amounts);
    13. 24 CFR 984.303 (Contract of Participation; Family Self-
Sufficiency (FSS) Program; Extension of Contract) and 24 CFR 984.105 
(Minimum Payment Size);
    14. 24 CFR part 985 (Section 8 Management Assessment Program 
(SEMAP)); and
    15. 24 CFR 990.145 (Dwelling Units with Approved Vacancies).
    Both Federal Register notices described the regulatory requirement 
in detail and the period of suspension or alternative compliance date.
    Granted By: Roy A. Bernardi, Deputy Secretary by the October 3, 
2005, and November 1, 2005, Federal Register notices.
    Date Granted: Please refer to Table 1. Table 1 identifies PHAs that 
have requested and were granted the regulatory waivers made available 
through the two Federal Register notices. The table identifies by 
number (as listed in the Federal Register notices) the regulatory 
waivers granted to each PHA and also identifies whether the PHA was 
located in a Hurricane Katrina or Hurricane Rita disaster area, or 
both.
    Reason waived: The regulations waived in the October 3, 2005, and 
November 1, 2005, Federal Register notices were waived to facilitate 
the delivery of safe and decent housing under HUD's Public Housing 
programs to families and individuals that were displaced from their 
housing as a result of the hurricanes.
    Contacts: Reference the items numbers with the items identified in 
the aforementioned ``Nature of Requirements'' section for the following 
contacts:
     Requirements 1, 2 and 8--Patricia S. Arnaudo, Director, 
Public Housing Management and Occupancy Division, Office of Public 
Housing and Voucher Programs, Office of Public and Indian Housing, 
Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street,

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SW., Room 4222, Washington, DC 20410-5000, telephone (202) 708-0744;
     Requirements 3, 4 and 15--Wanda F. Funk, Senior Advisor, 
Real Estate Assessment Center, Office of Public and Indian Housing, 
Department of Housing and Urban Development, 550 12th Street, SW., 
Suite 100, Washington, DC 20410-5000, telephone (202) 475-8736;
     Requirement 5--Merrie Nichols-Dixon, Division Director, 
Compliance and Coordination Division, Office of Field Operations, 
Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 4112, Washington, DC 20410-
5000, telephone (202) 708-4016.
     Requirements 6 and 7--William C. Thorson, Director, 
Capital Fund Division, Public Housing Investments, Office of Public and 
Indian Housing, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 
Seventh Street, SW., Room 4146, Washington, DC 20410-5000, telephone 
(202) 708-1640;
     Requirements 9-14--Alfred C. Jurison, Director, Housing 
Voucher Management and rations Division, Office of Public Housing and 
Voucher Programs, Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of 
Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 4210, 
Washington, DC 20410-5000, telephone (202) 708-0477.

                                                     Table 1
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                             PHA name and hurricane
                            disaster area (K) and (R)                                                  Date
                          indicate whether the PHA was                                              acceptable
        PHA Code          located in hurricane Katrina         Regulatory waivers  granted         notification
                            or Rita disaster area or                                                 received
                                      both
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LA001...................  Housing Authority of New      1 through 15............................        10/21/05
                           Orleans (K).
LA003...................  East Baton Rouge Parish       15......................................        10/27/05
                           Housing Authority (K).
LA004...................  Lake Charles Housing          1-4, 8-15...............................        11/22/05
                           Authority (K) (R).
LA005...................  Lafayette Parish Housing      1 through 15............................        10/12/05
                           Authority (K).
LA011...................  Westwego Housing Authority    2, 3, 4, 15.............................        11/29/05
                           (K).
LA012...................  Housing Authority of Kenner   1-5, 9-11, 15...........................         11/2/05
                           (K).
LA013...................  Jefferson Parish Housing      1-5, 8-15...............................        10/21/05
                           Authority (K).
LA024...................  Bogalusa Housing Authority    4, 8, 14................................         10/6/05
                           (K).
LA026...................  Kaplan Housing Authority (K)  4.......................................        11/21/05
                           (R).
LA029...................  Crowley Housing Authority     1 through 15............................        10/12/05
                           (K) (R).
LA036...................  Morgan City Housing           3, 4, 8, 11, 14, 15.....................        11/30/05
                           Authority (K) (R).
LA043...................  Donaldsonville Housing        1, 2, 5, 8, 14..........................        10/5//05
                           Authority (K).
LA070...................  Housing Authority of the      3, 4....................................        10/18/05
                           Town of Patterson (K) (R).
LA076...................  Ferriday Housing Authority    4.......................................        12/30/05
                           (K).
LA080...................  Housing Authority of          1-3, 8-11, 13, 14.......................        11/16/05
                           Lafourche Parish (K) (R).
LA090...................  Houma-Terrebonne Housing      4, 5, 8.................................         11/4/05
                           Authority (K) (R).
LA090...................  Houma-Terrebonne Housing      6, 7....................................         12/5/05
                           Authority (K) (R).
LA092...................  St. James Parish Housing      1, 4, 8, 9, 10..........................        11/29/05
                           Authority (K).
LA094...................  St. Charles Parish Housing    3, 4, 11................................         11/9/05
                           Authority.
LA095/LA181.............  Housing Authority of St.      1-5, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15...................        10/21/05
                           John the Baptist Parish (K).
LA103/LA254.............  Slidell Housing Authority     5, 9....................................        12/12/05
                           (K).
LA122...................  Colfax Housing Authority (K)  3, 4....................................        12/21/05
LA132...................  Avoyelles Parish Section 8    5, 9-14.................................         10/3/05
                           Program (K).
LA215...................  Assumption Parish Police      1, 9, 10, 14............................         11/4/05
                           Jury (K).
LA253...................  Housing Authority of          1, 2, 9, 11, 13, 14.....................        11/16/05
                           Lafourche Parish (K) (R).
LA262...................  East Carroll Parish Housing   3, 4....................................        10/18/05
                           Authority (K).
LA889...................  Pilgrim Rest Community        1-3, 9-14...............................         12/6/05
                           Development Agency (K).
MS001...................  Hattiesburg Housing           4, 8....................................        10/21/05
                           Authority (K).
MS002...................  City of Laurel Housing        1-6, 10.................................        10/18/05
                           Authority (K).
MS002...................  City of Laurel Housing        5.......................................        11/02/05
                           Authority (K).
MS003...................  The Housing Authority of the  1-8, 9-12, 15...........................        10/13/05
                           City of McComb City,
                           Mississippi (K).
MS005...................  Biloxi Housing Authority (K)  1 through 15............................        10/11/05
MS030...................  MS Regional Housing           1-4, 8-15...............................        11/22/05
                           Authority No. V (K).
MS040...................  Mississippi Regional Housing  1 through 15............................        10/20/05
                           Authority No. VIII (K).
MS047...................  The Housing Authority of the  4.......................................         11/9/05
                           City of Starkville,
                           Mississippi (K).
MS057...................  Mississippi Regional Housing  1, 13, 14...............................         10/7/05
                           Authority No. VII (K).
MS058...................  Mississippi Regional Housing  3, 4, 11, 14............................         11/7/05
                           Authority No. VI (K).
MS061...................  Canton Housing Authority (K)  1, 4....................................        10/17/05
MS064...................  Bay St. Louis Housing         1-6, 8-11, 14...........................        10/10/05
                           Authority (K).
MS066...................  Picayune Housing Authority    4, 5....................................        11/30/05
                           (K).
MS071...................  Aberdeen Housing Authority    3, 4, 15................................        10/25/05
                           (K).
MS077...................  Tupelo Housing Authority (K)  1, 4....................................        10/20/05
MS082...................  Winona Housing Authority (K)  1, 3, 4, 15.............................        11/18/05
MS084...................  Housing Authority of the      1-8, 10-12, 15..........................        10/13/05
                           Town of Summit (K).
MS094...................  Hazlehurst Housing Authority  1, 4, 5, 8, 15..........................         11/7/05
                           (K).
MS101...................  Waveland Housing Authority    1-4, 6-8, 15............................         10/6/05
                           (K).
MS103...................  The Housing Authority of the  1-4, 8-13, 15...........................        10/13/05
                           City of Jackson,
                           Mississippi (K).
MS107...................  Greenwood Housing Authority   1-5, 9-11...............................         10/6/05
                           (K).
TX004...................  Fort Worth Housing Authority  1-3, 9-11, 14...........................        11/15/05
                           (R).
TX005...................  Housing Authority of the      1, 2, 4-6, 8, 9, 11, 13-15..............        10/18/05
                           City of Houston (R).
TX009...................  The Housing Authority of the  1, 2, 7, 11, 15.........................        11/01/05
                           City of Dallas, Texas (R).
TX023...................  Housing Authority of the      1, 2-8, 13-15...........................        10/19/05
                           City of Beaumont (R).
TX034...................  City of Port Arthur Housing   1, 3,4, 8-11, 13, 14....................        11/28/05
                           Authority (R).
TX037...................  Orange Housing Authority (R)  1, 3, 4, 11, 14, 15.....................        11/29/05
TX383...................  San Augustine Housing         1 through 15............................         12/6/05
                           Authority (R).

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TX431...................  Tarrant County Housing        1-3, 9-11, 14...........................        11/28/05
                           Assistance Office (R).
TX436...................  City of Mesquite Housing      14......................................        11/23/05
                           Authority (R).
TX512...................  Deep East Texas Council of    3, 9-11,14..............................        10/25/05
                           Governments (DETCOG)
                           Regional Housing Authority
                           (R).
TX526...................  Brazos Valley Council of      1, 2, 9-11, 13, 14......................        11/16/05
                           Governments (R).
TX540...................  Brenham Section 8 Program,    1, 2, 9-11, 13, 14......................        11/16/05
                           City of (BVDC) (R).
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 Regulation: 24 CFR Part 5 and Part 266
    Project/Activity: Housing Authority of Richland (WA065), Richland, 
WA.
    Nature of Requirement: The regulations in 24 CFR part 5 and part 
266 establish certain reporting compliance dates. The audited financial 
statements are required to be submitted no later than nine months after 
the housing authority's fiscal year end in accordance with the Single 
Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133.
    Granted By: Orlando J. Cabrera, Assistant Secretary for Public and 
Indian Housing.
    Date Granted: December 15, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The housing authority requested a waiver extension 
of 90 days to submit the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program 
audited financial data. The audited submission was due on September 30, 
2005, for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2004, but due to 
difficulties with the financial reporting portion of its software 
program, and resolution of the problems with the vendor, the housing 
authority was unable to submit its audited financial data by the due 
date.
    Contact: David R. Ziaya, Program Manager, NASS, Real Estate 
Assessment Center, Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of 
Housing and Urban Development, 550 12th Street, SW., Suite 100, 
Washington, DC 20410, telephone (202) 475-8574
 Regulation: 24 CFR 902.20
    Project/Activity: City of Daytona Beach Housing Authority (FL007), 
Daytona Beach, FL.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 902.20 provides for a determination 
of whether a housing authority is meeting the standard of decent, safe, 
sanitary, and in good repair. The Real Estate Assessment Center 
provides for an independent physical inspection of a housing 
authority's property or properties that includes a statistically valid 
sample of the units.
    Granted By: Paula O. Blunt, General Deputy Assistant Secretary for 
Public and Indian Housing.
    Date Granted: November 4, 2005.
    Reason Waived: Three different hurricanes caused extensive damage 
to the properties of the City of Daytona Beach Housing Authority on 
August 14, September 5, and September 26, 2004. The housing authority 
submitted and received approval of a waiver on January 28, 2005, for 
fiscal year ending June 30, 2005. However, due to high estimates to 
repair the damages, the housing authority had to re-bid the work 
multiple times. This action caused a delay resulting in repairs that 
are not expected to be complete until September 2006. The housing 
authority requested and received approval waiving physical inspections 
for fiscal year 2006. Physical inspections will resume for the fiscal 
year ending June 30, 2007, assessment cycle.
    Contact: David R. Ziaya, Program Manager, NASS, Real Estate 
Assessment Center, Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of 
Housing and Urban Development, 550 12th Street, SW., Suite 100, 
Washington, DC 20410, telephone (202) 475-8574.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 902.20
    Project/Activity: DeLand Housing Authority (FL072), DeLand, FL.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 902.20 provides for a determination 
of whether a housing authority is meeting the standard of decent, safe, 
sanitary, and in good repair. The Real Estate Assessment Center 
provides for an independent physical inspection of a housing 
authority's property or properties that includes a statistically valid 
sample of the units.
    Granted By: Orlando J. Cabrera, Assistant Secretary for Public and 
Indian Housing.
    Date Granted: December 15, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The housing authority requested and was granted a 
waiver from physical inspections for fiscal year 2006 because four 
different hurricanes caused extensive damage during the summer season. 
In addition, the housing authority had difficulty securing bids to 
repair the damages resulting from the hurricanes.
    Contact: David R. Ziaya, Program Manager, NASS, Real Estate 
Assessment Center, Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of 
Housing and Urban Development, 550 12th Street, SW., Suite 100, 
Washington, DC 20410, telephone (202) 475-8574.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 902.20, 902.30, 902.40, and 902.50
    Project/Activity: Housing Authority of the City of Beaumont 
(TX023), Beaumont, TX.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 902.20 provides for a determination 
of whether a housing authority is meeting the standard of decent, safe, 
sanitary, and in good repair. HUD's Real Estate Assessment Center 
provides for an independent physical inspection of a housing 
authority's property or properties that includes a statistically valid 
sample of the units. Additionally, the regulation establishes certain 
reporting compliance dates; namely, the Un-audited financial statements 
are required to be submitted within two months after the housing 
authority's fiscal year end and the audited financial statements are 
required to be submitted no later than nine months after the housing 
authority's fiscal year end in accordance with the Single Audit Act and 
OMB Circular A-133 (implemented in 24 CFR 902.30), and the management 
operations certifications are required to be submitted within two 
months after the housing authority's fiscal year end (implemented in 24 
CFR 902.40). The Resident Service and Satisfaction Indicator are 
performed through the use of a survey. The housing authority is 
responsible for completing implementation plan activities and 
developing a follow-up plan (implemented in 24 CFR 902.50).
    Granted By: Paula O. Blunt, General Deputy Assistant Secretary for 
Public and Indian Housing.
    Date Granted: October 24, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The Housing Authority of the City of Beaumont has

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been involved in assisting families affected by Hurricanes Katrina and 
Rita.
    Contact: Wanda Funk, Hurricane Disaster Relief Coordinator, Real 
Estate Assessment Center, Office of Public and Indian Housing, 
Department of Housing and Urban Development, 550 12th Street, SW., 
Suite 100, Washington, DC 20410, telephone (202) 475-8736.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 902.20, 902.30, 902.40, and 902.50
    Project/Activity: Housing Authority of the City of Houston (TX005), 
Houston, TX.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 902.20 provides for a determination 
of whether a housing authority is meeting the standard of decent, safe, 
sanitary, and in good repair. HUD's Real Estate Assessment Center 
provides for an independent physical inspection of a housing 
authority's property or properties that includes a statistically valid 
sample of the units. Additionally, the regulation establishes certain 
reporting compliance dates; namely, the Un-audited financial statements 
are required to be submitted within two months after the housing 
authority's fiscal year end and the audited financial statements are 
required to be submitted no later than nine months after the housing 
authority's fiscal year end in accordance with the Single Audit Act and 
OMB Circular A-133 (implemented in 24 CFR 902.30), and the management 
operations certifications are required to be submitted within two 
months after the housing authority's fiscal year end (implemented in 24 
CFR 902.40). The Resident Service and Satisfaction Indicator are 
performed through the use of a survey. The housing authority is 
responsible for completing implementation plan activities and 
developing a follow-up plan (implemented in 24 CFR 902.50).
    Granted By: Paula O. Blunt, General Deputy Assistant Secretary for 
Public and Indian Housing.
    Date Granted: October 28, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The Housing Authority of the City of Houston has 
been, and continues to be, integrally involved in providing housing 
assistance to those families displaced by Hurricane Katrina. As of 
October 3, 2005, the housing authority received and confirmed 2400 
tenant-based voucher applications, issued 995 tenant-based vouchers, 
housed 632 Section 8 tenants, received 11,201 Emergency City Voucher 
applications and assisted 36,259 persons at its main office and 
outreach sites.
    Contact: Wanda Funk, Hurricane Disaster Relief Coordinator, Real 
Estate Assessment Center, Office of Public and Indian Housing, 
Department of Housing and Urban Development, 550 12th Street, SW., 
Suite 100, Washington, DC 20410, telephone (202) 475-8736.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 902.20, 902.30, 902.40, and 902.50
    Project/Activity: Housing Authority of the City of Tampa (FL003), 
Tampa, FL.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 902.20 provides for a determination 
of whether a housing authority is meeting the standard of decent, safe, 
sanitary, and in good repair. HUD's Real Estate Assessment Center 
provides for an independent physical inspection of a housing 
authority's property or properties that includes a statistically valid 
sample of the units. Additionally, the regulation establishes certain 
reporting compliance dates; namely, the Un-audited financial statements 
are required to be submitted within two months after the housing 
authority's fiscal year end and the audited financial statements are 
required to be submitted no later than nine months after the housing 
authority's fiscal year end in accordance with the Single Audit Act and 
OMB Circular A-133 (implemented in 24 CFR 902.30), and the management 
operations certifications are required to be submitted within two 
months after the housing authority's fiscal year end (implemented in 24 
CFR 902.40). The Resident Service and Satisfaction Indicator are 
performed through the use of a survey. The housing authority is 
responsible for completing implementation plan activities and 
developing a follow-up plan (implemented in 24 CFR 902.50).
    Granted By: Orlando J. Cabrera, Assistant Secretary for Public and 
Indian Housing.
    Date Granted: November 23, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The Housing Authority of the City of Tampa has been 
involved in holding, preparing and modernizing its units for Hurricane 
Katrina affected families. It has also been actively involved in 
assisting families from a social service/case management perspective as 
well. All of the housing authority's operational areas have been 
involved and continue to stay involved by not only directly assisting 
families but also coordinating HUD's efforts with the City of Tampa, 
Hillsborough County and other service agencies. The housing authority 
is working with the KDHAP program and has opened a ``One Stop Shop'' 
with the County, et al, to more succinctly assist the families with 
their needs.
    Contact: Wanda Funk, Hurricane Disaster Relief Coordinator, Real 
Estate Assessment Center, Office of Public and Indian Housing, 
Department of Housing and Urban Development, 550 12th Street, SW., 
Suite 100, Washington, DC 20410, telephone (202) 475-8736.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 902.30
    Project/Activity: Dallas Housing Authority (TX009), Dallas, TX.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 902.30 establishes certain reporting 
compliance dates. The audited financial statements are required to be 
submitted no later than nine months after the housing authority's 
fiscal year end in accordance with the Single Audit Act and OMB 
Circular A-133.
    Granted By: Paula O. Blunt, General Deputy Assistant Secretary for 
Public and Indian Housing.
    Date Granted: September 28, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The housing authority requested a waiver of the 
audited financial submission due date of September 30, 2005, for its 
fiscal year ending December 31, 2004. An unforeseen issue not 
identified at the time the housing engaged the new auditor, caused the 
housing authority to re-issue the housing authority's 2003 annual 
financial audit. Consequently, the new audit firm could not issue the 
2004 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report until the re-issuance of the 
2003 audit. The housing authority was granted a waiver to complete and 
submit the audited financial information by October 31, 2005.
    Contact: David R. Ziaya, Program Manager, NASS, Real Estate 
Assessment Center, Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of 
Housing and Urban Development, 550 12th Street, SW., Suite 100, 
Washington, DC 20410, telephone (202) 475-8574.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 902.30
    Project/Activity: Chattanooga Housing Authority (TN004), 
Chattanooga, TN.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 902.30 establishes certain reporting 
compliance dates. The audited financial statements are required to be 
submitted no later than nine months after the housing authority's 
fiscal year end in accordance with the Single Audit Act and OMB 
Circular A-133.
    Granted By: Paula O. Blunt, General Deputy Assistant Secretary for 
Public and Indian Housing.
    Date Granted: October 4, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The housing authority requested a waiver of the 
audited financial submission due date of September 30, 2005, for fiscal 
year ending December 31, 2004. The housing authority assisted and 
housed families displaced by Hurricane Katrina requiring the housing 
authority's staff to work 10-12 hour days, including weekends, in this 
effort. The housing

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authority was granted 30 days to complete and submit the audited 
financial information.
    Contact: David R. Ziaya, Program Manager, NASS, Real Estate 
Assessment Center, Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of 
Housing and Urban Development, 550 12th Street, SW., Suite 100, 
Washington, DC 20410, telephone (202) 475-8574.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 902.30
    Project/Activity: Beverly Housing Authority (NJ018), Burlington, 
NJ.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 902.30 establishes certain reporting 
compliance dates. The audited financial statements are required to be 
submitted no later than nine months after the housing authority's 
fiscal year end in accordance with the Single Audit Act and OMB 
Circular A-133.
    Granted By: Paula O. Blunt, General Deputy Assistant Secretary for 
Public and Indian Housing.
    Date Granted: October 5, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The housing authority requested a waiver of the 2004 
audited financial re-submission due date of July 26, 2005, for fiscal 
year ending September 30, 2004. The housing authority's audited 
financial submission was rejected requiring the housing authority to 
resubmit a corrected audited financial submission by July 26, 2005. The 
rejection notice was sent to the housing authority on July 11, 2005. 
During the period July 11, 2005 through July 19, 2005, the housing 
authority was without Internet access, and the rejection notice was not 
received by the housing authority until July 19, 2005. The auditor 
worked on the resubmission but was unable to complete and resubmit the 
audited financial information by July 26, 2005. The housing authority 
was given an additional 15 days to resubmit the corrected audited 
financial data.
    Contact: David R. Ziaya, Program Manager, NASS, Real Estate 
Assessment Center, Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of 
Housing and Urban Development, 550 12th Street, SW., Suite 100, 
Washington, DC 20410, telephone (202) 475-8574.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 902.30
    Project/Activity: City of Stanton Housing Authority (TX190), 
Stanton, TX.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 903.30 establishes certain reporting 
compliance dates. The audited financial statements are required to be 
submitted no later than nine months after the housing authority's 
fiscal year end, in accordance with the Single Audit Act and OMB 
Circular A-133.
    Granted By: Paula O. Blunt, General Deputy Assistant Secretary for 
Public and Indian Housing.
    Date Granted: October 19, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The housing authority requested a waiver extension 
of the audited financial submission due date of September 30, 2005, for 
the fiscal year ending December 31, 2004. The Executive Director of the 
housing authority was not available for the independent auditor to 
complete the fieldwork due to surgery. Thirty additional days were 
authorized for the housing authority to complete and submit the audited 
financial data.
    Contact: David R. Ziaya, Program Manager, NASS, Real Estate 
Assessment Center, Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of 
Housing and Urban Development, 550 12th Street, SW., Suite 100, 
Washington, DC 20410, telephone (202) 475-8574.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 941.606(n)(l)(ii)(B)
    Project/Activity: Millennium Place III Closing, Muncie, HOPE VI 
Grant: IN-36-URD-005-I-102, Muncie, Indiana Nature of Requirement: This 
regulatory provision requires that if the partner and/or owner entity 
(or any other entity with an identity of interest with such parties) 
wants to serve as a general contractor for the project or development, 
it may award itself the construction contract only if it can 
demonstrate to HUD's satisfaction that its bid is the lowest submitted 
in response to a public request for bids.
    Granted By: Orlando J. Cabrera, Assistant Secretary for Public and 
Indian Housing.
    Date Granted: December 29, 2005.
    Reason Waived: The waiver was approved as the Muncie Housing 
Authority demonstrated a good case to waive this regulation so that the 
developer, Flaherty and Collins (F&C), could serve as the developer and 
general contractor for the development of 35 rental units in Phase III. 
The Housing Authority of Muncie (MHA) selected F&C as its developer 
through a competitive process in accordance with HUD's procurement 
regulations at 24 CFR part 85. All contractor fees are within HUD's 
cost control and safe harbor standards. F&C was chosen as the general 
contractor because of its demonstrated track record on Millennium Place 
I and Millennium Place II. Costs are less than the estimated costs 
submitted by a third party estimation. The work performed by F&C to 
date has been of high quality.
    Contact: Dominique Blom, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for the 
Office of Public Housing Investments, Office of Public and Indian 
Housing, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh 
Street, SW., Room 4134, Washington, DC 20410; telephone (202) 401-8812.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 982.505(d)
    Project/Activity: King County Housing Authority (KCHA), Seattle, 
WA. The KCHA requested a waiver regarding exception payment standards 
so that it could provide a reasonable accommodation to a Housing Choice 
Voucher (HCV) participant with disabilities.
    Nature of Requirement: Section 982.505(d) allows a PHA to approve a 
higher payment standard within the basic range of 90 to 110 percent for 
a family that includes a person with a disability as a reasonable 
accommodation in accordance with 24 CFR part 8.
    Granted By: Orlando J. Cabrera, Assistant Secretary for Public and 
Indian Housing.
    Date Granted: November 28, 2005.
    Reason Waived: Approval of this waiver was granted to allow a 
Housing Choice Voucher participant to rent a wheelchair-accessible unit 
due to an arthritic condition and upcoming surgery, as documented by 
the case manager.
    Contact: Dr. Alfred Jurison, Director, Housing Voucher Management 
and Operations Division, Office of Public Housing and Voucher Programs, 
Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 4210, Washington, DC 20410; 
telephone (202) 708-0477.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 983.51(a) (b) and (c), 983.55(a) and (d), 
983.56(c), and Section 983.7(f)(2)(ii), and Section II, subpart E of 
the January 16, 2001, Federal Register Notice, Revisions to PHA 
Project-Based Assistance (PBA) Program; Initial Guidance
    Project/Activity: Tacoma Housing Authority (THA), Tacoma, WA. The 
THA requested a waiver of the competitive selection requirements and an 
exception to the deconcentration requirements to permit it to attach 
PBA to 45 of 90 newly constructed units that will comprise the third 
phase of the Salishan HOPE VI development.
    Nature of Requirement: Sections 983.51(a) (b) and (c), 983.55(a) 
and (d), 983.56(c), and Section 983.7(f)(2)(ii) require that the public 
housing agency (PHA) adopt a written policy establishing competitive 
procedures for selection of owner proposals and, if the PHA submits a 
proposal for units it owns, the HUD field office makes the selection in 
accordance with the PHA's

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unit selection policy. Section II, subpart E, of the Initial Guidance 
requires that in order to meet the Department's goal of deconcentration 
and expanding housing and economic opportunities, the projects must be 
in census tracts with poverty rates of less than 20 percent.
    Granted By: Paula O. Blunt, General Deputy Assistant Secretary for 
Public and Indian Housing.
    Date Granted: October 4, 2005.
    Reason Waived: Competitive selection of owner proposals was waived 
since the developer, Lorig Salishan, LLC, was selected by the THA 
through a competitive procurement process. An exception to the 
deconcentration requirements was granted since the development is 
located in the City of Tacoma's Renewal Community Area, which replaced 
HUD's former designation of this area as an Enterprise Community. It is 
also part of the Community Empowerment Zone as designated by the State 
of Washington. The overall strategy for this neighborhood is 
preservation and revitalization, which is consistent with the goal of 
deconcentrating poverty.
    Contact: Dr. Alfred Jurison, Director, Housing Voucher Management 
and Operations Division, Office of Public Housing and Voucher Programs, 
Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 4210, Washington, DC 20410; 
telephone (202) 708-0477.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 990.107(f) and 990.109
    Project/Activity: Luzerne County Housing Authority (PA057), 
Kingston, PA.
    Nature of Requirement: Under Sec. Sec.  990.107(f) and 990.109, the 
Public Housing Operating Fund Formula energy conservation incentive 
that relates to energy performance contracting applied only to PHA-paid 
utilities. The Luzerne County Housing Authority has resident-paid 
utilities.
    Granted By: Orlando J. Cabrera, Assistant Secretary for Public and 
Indian Housing.
    Date Granted: December 5, 2005.
    Reason Waived: A request was made to permit the Luzerne County 
Housing Authority (LCHA) to benefit from energy performance contracting 
for developments that have resident-paid utilities. The LCHA estimated 
that it could increase energy savings substantially if it were able to 
undertake energy performance contracting for its resident-paid 
utilities. In September 1996, the Oakland Housing Authority was granted 
a waiver to permit it to benefit from energy performance contracting 
for developments with resident-paid utilities. The waiver was granted 
on the basis that the Oakland Housing Authority presented a sound and 
reasonable methodology for doing so. The LCHA requested a waiver based 
on the same approved methodology. The waiver permits the LCHA to 
exclude from its Operating Fund calculation of rental income the 
increased rental income due to the difference between updated baseline 
utility allowances (before implementation of the energy conservation 
measures) and revised allowances (after implementation of the measures) 
for the project(s) involved for the duration of the contract period, 
which cannot exceed 12 years.
    Contact: Peggy Mangum, Public Housing Financial Management 
Division, Real Estate Assessment Center, Office of Public and Indian 
Housing, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 550 12th Street, 
SW., Suite 100, Washington, DC 20024, telephone (202) 475-8778.
 Regulation: 24 CFR 990.145
    Project/Activity: Gainesville Housing Authority (GA059), 
Gainesville, GA.
    Nature of Requirement: Under 24 CFR 990.145, a PHA is eligible to 
receive operating subsidy for vacant public housing units only pursuant 
to the criteria established in the regulation.
    Granted By: Paula O. Blunt, General Deputy Assistant Secretary for 
Public and Indian Housing.
    Date Granted: October 24, 2005.
    Reason Waived: A request was made to permit the Gainesville Housing 
Authority to treat under 24 CFR 990.145 certain vacant units as 
``approved vacancies'' which units are available for occupancy but not 
previously approved vacancies, if the units will be occupied by or are 
being held for families affected by Hurricane Katrina during the 
upcoming funding year.
    To the extent that the Gainesville Housing Authority has units that 
it is keeping vacant for Hurricane Katrina families that it would 
otherwise lease, these affected units will be treated as ``approved 
vacancies.''
    Contact: Gregory Byrne, Director, Public Housing Financial 
Management Division, Real Estate Assessment Center, Office of Public 
and Indian Housing, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 550 
12th St., SW., Suite 100, Washington, DC 20024, telephone (202) 475-
8732.
 Regulation: Section II, Subpart E of the January 16, 2001, 
Federal Register Notice, Revisions to PHA Project-Based Assistance 
(PBA) Program; Initial Guidance
    Project/Activity: Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community 
Development (MDHCD), Boston, MA. The MDHCD requested an exception to 
the deconcentration requirements to permit it to attach PBA to units at 
Amory Street Residences.
    Nature of Requirement: Section II, subpart E, of the Initial 
Guidance requires that in order to meet the Department's goal of 
deconcentration and expanding housing and economic opportunities, the 
projects must be in census tracts with poverty rates of less than 20 
percent.
    Granted By: Paula O. Blunt, General Deputy Assistant Secretary for 
Public and Indian Housing.
    Date Granted: October 26, 2005.
    Reason Waived: An exception to the deconcentration requirements was 
granted since the development is located in the City of Boston's HUD-
designated Empowerment Zone. The purpose of an Empowerment Zone is to 
open new businesses, create jobs, housing, and new educational and 
healthcare opportunities for Americans living in distressed areas, that 
is consistent with the goal of deconcentrating poverty.
    Contact: Dr. Alfred Jurison, Director, Housing Voucher Management 
and Operations Division, Office of Public Housing and Voucher Programs, 
Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 4210, Washington, DC 20410; 
telephone (202) 708-0477.

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