What We Do

Housing

SENDD provides technical assistance and program management services to member communities, counties, and organizations to help address a variety of affordable housing needs, including housing market studies, new construction programs, rental housing, housing rehabilitation programs, mortgage and home rehabilitation loan programs, and down payment assistance programs, among others. Staff are trained to provide project and grant development assistance, guidance in budgeting, and overall management of affordable housing programs.

Grant Writing and Administration
SENDD’s housing team is dedicated to assisting member communities with preparation of grant applications, as well as management services of awarded grants relating to the following activities.
Member communities with preparation of grants relating to the following activities – Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation, Purchase Rehab Resale, Down Payment Assistance, or New Construction. We also offer administration assistance for awarded grants. Visit SENDD’s comprehensive guide for a list of housing resources available to communities and developers.
Housing Inspection Services
SENDD’s licensed housing staff offer the following inspections – Lead-Based Paint Inspection and Risk Assessments, Asbestos Testing and Inspection Services, Housing Quality Standards Inspection, and Residential Roof Inspections.
General Contracting Services
SENDD Contracting provides complete project management services while working with local & regional subcontractors. For more information, visit SENDD Contracting’s page.
USDA Loan Packaging
SENDD has four certified loan packagers on staff who can assist qualified borrowers with applying for a USDA 502 or USDA 504 loan.
Housing Market Studies
Many communities and counties throughout the SENDD region have taken a proactive approach to implementing housing solutions by first commissioning a housing study. These documents are crucial to housing project development/successful grant applications. We encourage all member communities to maintain a current housing study. Please contact us if your community is interested in creating or updating a housing study. Some funding may be available to assist with the creation of the study. Housing studies are available on request.

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County*

Community*

Low-to-Moderate Income (LMI) Percentage

Member of SENDD

What service are you requesting from SENDD?*

What was your approximate total household income last year? **

How many individuals live in the household? **

Do you have homeowner’s insurance? *

Briefly describe what work is to be done for your project*

Which loan are you interested in?*

Name **

Phone Number*

Address*

Email address*

Are you seeking grant writing, administration, and/or management assistance?*

What type of project have you identified?*

Briefly describe your project.*

Have you already identified a grant?*

what grant are you wanting to apply for?*

Briefly explain what kind of Housing Market Study you would like conducted*

please refer to a table of resources that are available to your community based on the type of project.

What planning efforts have been completed in relation to the identified project(s)?*

Housing Study

Community Needs Assessment

Other

Briefly explain the need of the Grant Administration? What is the scope of the project?

What is the timeline of your project?*

Do you have any cost estimates?

What is the estimated total project cost?

Have your citizens been engaged to identify the priority(ies)?*

Briefly explain the need of the Grant Program Management*

Kindly provide further information below:*

Please provide more details about your community below:

Primary Contact Name (Clerk):*

Mayor or Board Chairperson:*

Address of Village/City Office:*

Phone Number:*

Email:*

Tax ID #:

Sam.gov Expiration Date:

Unique Entity Identification #:

Fair Housing Act
The Federal Fair Housing Law declares that it is national policy to provide fair housing throughout the United States and prohibits specific kinds of discriminatory acts regarding housing if the discrimination is based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. Housing discrimination is illegal. All persons have a right to access safe, decent housing without discrimination. The following information is provided if you feel you have been discriminated against in the sale or rental of property: Housing Discrimination Complaint Form

Fair Housing Contacts
If you feel you have been discriminated against and/or need assistance in accessing help regarding a housing discrimination situation, you may contact Tom Bliss, SENDD Executive Director at 402-475-2560.

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