601 E. Hickory Street, Suite B
Denton,TX 76205
Phone: (940) 349-7726
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2019-2020
Community Development
Development Fee Grant
Community Development Division
Application
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•Increaseaccesstosupportiveservices;
•EncouragepreservationofexistingandconstructionofnewaccessiblepublicfacilitiesinDenton.
The Program, provided as a reimbursement grant, will assist eligible organizations and projects with the
cost of building permits and utility fees, including road, water and wastewater impact fees. This document
sets forth the administrative process for the application, implementation, and compliance requirements of
theProgram.
•maybeeligibleforagrantawarduptoamaximumperunitcostof$50,000.
In collaboration and partnerships with local nonprofits, the City is offering the Program as an incentive
forsupportiveservicesprovisionto:
•Reducebarrierstoresidentsinneedtoreceiveassistancethroughsupportiveservices;
Pursuant to initiatives adopted by the City Council of the City of Denton as part of the Consolidated Plan for
Housing and Community Development, the City of Denton recognizes that safe, decent, affordable housing
and accessible public facilities are an important part of a community development strategy. The purpose of
the Development Fee Grant (the “Program”) is to assist with the development and preservation of
affordable housing and with the delivery of supportive services that are essential to quality of life and to
buildingcommunitiesthatsupportcommunitydiversityandstability.
TherearetwocategoriesofprojectseligibleforthisDevelopmentFeeGrant:
DEVELOPMENTFEEGRANT–AFFORDABLEHOUSINGPROJECTS
In collaboration and partnerships with local nonprofits, the City is offering the Program as an incentive
forsingle‐familyaffordablehousingto:
•Reducethehousingcostburdenforincomequalifiedfamilies;
•Increasehomeownershipopportunitiesforincomequalifiedfamilies;and
DevelopmentFeeGrantProgram
PURPOSEANDSCOPE
•EncouragepreservationofexistingandconstructionofnewaffordablehousinginDenton.
•maybeeligibleforagrantawarduptoamaximumperunitcostof$12,000perunit.
DEVELOPMENTFEEGRANT–NonprofitFacilityProjects
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CountyofDenton
Sworntoandsubscribedbeforeme,bythe
said_________________________________,this_______dayof
___________________,20_____,tocertifywhich,witnessmyhandandsealofoffice.
Acknowledgement:
DevelopmentFeeGrantProgramCertification
CERTIFICATION
“I hereby certify that all information provided in this application is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true,
accurate and complete. I further certify that eligibility criteria are fully met for the property described in this
application.”
SignatureofOwner/AgentAttestingtoCertification
PrintedName/Title:
Date:
NotarySeal NotaryPublic'sSignature
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Project Applicants for Nonprofit Public Facilities, Qualified Nonprofit Developers of single family homes, and
Organizations assisting individual homeowners who are requesting to participate in the Development Fee Grant
Program for assistance with the costs of building permits, including utility, road, water, and wastewater impact fees
must submit a completed Developer Application, supporting documents, and enter into an agreement with the City
of Denton. The application and supporting documents must be sent to the Community Development Division at 601
E.HickoryStreet,SuiteB,Denton,TX76205.
OrganizationPhone:
PropertyInformation
OrganizationEmail:
Property/DevelopmentAddress:
PropertyOwnerAddress:
DevelopmentFeeGrantProgram
ORGANIZATIONINFORMATION
OrganizationAddress:
PropertyOwnerEmail:
ApplyingFor
ApplicantInformation
PropertyOwnerName(s):
PropertyOwnerPhone:
PropertyLegalDescription:
Describethecurrentstatusoftheproject–zoningissues,propertyacquisition,sitepreparation,buildingplans,
requiredpermits/approvals,andprojectedstartofconstructionandcompletiondates:
Ifthepropertyisheldbyanonprofit,pleaseprovideitsregisteredname:
Nameandtelephoneofcontactperson:
AffordableHousingProject
NonprofitFacilityProjects
SelecttypeofProjectwithan"XX"
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Elderly&disabled:
DevelopmentProject(yes/no):
Numberofaffordablesinglefamilyunits:
NameofDevelopment:
DevelopmentInformation(ifapplicable)
DevelopmentAddress:
Describethecurrentstatusoftheproject–zoningissues,propertyacquisition,sitepreparation,buildingplans,
requiredpermits/approvals,andprojectedstartofconstructionandcompletiondates:
DevelopmentPropertyLegalDescription:
If this is an affordable housing project please describe how the Qualified Nonprofit Developer's affordable housing
project demonstrates geographic deconcentration and explain the agency's attempts to ensure an equitable
distribution of Affordable Housing in all parts of Denton. If this property is located in an area with a current
concentrationofaffordablehousingprojectsprovideanexplanationwhytheprojectislocatedinthearea.
AMOUNTREQUESTED:
Numberofaffordablemultifamilyunits
NonprofitFacility(yes/no):
SingleHomeownerProject(yes/no):
GeographicInformation
CouncilDistrict#wherethePropertyisLocated:
CensusTractNumber:
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AffordableHousingProjects:UpdatedHomebuyerApplication
AffordableHousingProjects:UpdatedHomebuyerIncomeDocumentation
AffordableHousingProjects:ClosingDocumentation
AffordableHousingProjects:HomeownerContracts
AffordableHousingProjects:Updated:TitleSearch&/orTitlePolicy
DevelopmentFeeGrantProgram‐ApprovalChecklist
Documentation of incorporation and 501(c)(3) nonprofit status including Articles of
Incorporation, and letter from Secretary of State’s Office showing corporation currently in
good standing and any documentation from internal revenue service showing tax exempt, non
profitstatus.
Reimbursement
CHECKLIST
Pleaseprovideasanattachmenttheinformationrequestedbelow.
Estimatesdetailingtheconstructioncosts.
ToApply
Application
PicturesofCompletedProject
ListofBoardofDirectorsmembersandofficersincludingcontactinformation.
PropertyDeed
Projectbudgetincludingalistofallfinancingsources.
Projecttimelineincludingthedatebywhichconstructionwillbecompleted.
Copiesofawardlettersorotherdocumentationofsecuredfinancing.
CurrentAppraisedValue(ifapplicable)
Titlesearch&/orTitlePolicy
Signed Development Fee Grant Authorization Form and copies of all paid invoices, including
copies of cancelled checks and/or credit card receipts, for reimbursement of the funds up to
themaximumapprovedgrantfunding.
AffordableHousingProjects:HomebuyerApplication
AffordableHousingProjects:HomebuyerIncomeDocumentation
AffordableHousing:alsoincludeunitpricescheduleandestimatedsalesprice
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Describetheorganization’shouseholdincomeverificationprocedures:
Describehowtheorganizationwillestablishandenforcetherequiredperiodofaffordabilityfortheunit(s):
Whatisthehouseholdincomeleveloftheprojectbeneficiaries?
DevelopmentFeeGrantProgram
DEVELOPMENTFEEGRANT–AFFORDABLEHOUSINGPROJECTS
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Servicestopersonswithdisabilities.
DonotprovidedirectservicestopeoplebutareaQualifiedNonprofitOrganization.
Other:
Describetheorganization’shouseholdincomeverificationprocedures:
DevelopmentFeeGrantProgram
DEVELOPMENTFEEGRANT–NONPROFITFACILITYPROJECTS
DescribehowtheorganizationisprovidinghousingorhumanservicestoDentonresidents:
Servicestovictimsofabuseorneglect.
Slidingscaleorotherfeessubsidizedqualitychildcareprogramforchildrenandyouth.
Servicestotheelderlyorinfirm.
Listwhatservicesareprovidedinthefacility(Xallthatapply)
Lowbarrieraccesspermanentsupportivehousingforpersonsexperiencinghomelessness.
Lowbarrieraccesstransitionaloremergencyhousingforpersonsexperiencinghomelessness.
Housingand/orsupportiveservicesforpersonsexperiencingorat‐riskofhomelessness.
Physicalhealth,mentalhealthand/orbehavioralhealthcaretouninsuredandotherincomequalified
persons.
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Step1
Step2
Step3
Step3
Step4
Step6
Monitoring/
Compliance
SubjecttomonitoringandcomplianceperDevelopmentFeeGrantProgram
Reimbursement
SubmitfinalandupdateddocumentsperDevelopmentFeeGrantProgram
guidelines.
AffordableHousingFeeGrantProgramApprovalProcess
APPROVALPROCESS
ProjectConstructionandCompletion‐Iftheprojectisdeterminetheprojecttobe
eligible,theprojectshouldbeginconstructionandmoveforwardtowardcompletion
withtheexpectationthatimpactfeesweregrantedinanamountnottoexceed
$12,000perunit/$50,000facilityprojectinaccordancewiththeapprovedpermitsand
inspections.
ApplicationwillbereviewedbyCommunityDevelopmentDivision
onthefirst‐come,firstservedbasis.
CompleteApplicationsissubmittedtoCommunityDevelopmentDivision
Priortoconstruction
StaffReview/EligibilityDetermination/Recommendation
CityManagerApproval
Organization/HomeownerSignsAgreement
DevelopmentFeeGrantProgramAuthorizationForm
CityCouncilReview&Approval
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TheentitymustbeaQualifiedNonprofitOrganizationasdefinedin26U.S.C.Section501(c)(3);and
1.
2.
1.
2.
Facilityprovideshousingand/orsupportiveservicesforpersonsexp
erien
cingorat‐riskofhomelessness.
Facilityprovidesphysicalhealth,mentalhealthand/orbehavioralhealthcaretouninsuredandother
incomequalifiedpersons.
Facilitypro
videsservicestovictimsofabuseorneglect.
MustbeanincomequalifiedhomeownereligibleforhousingprogramssupportedbytheCity’sCDBGand
HOMEfunds.
NONPROFITFACILITYPROJECTS
TheQualifiedNonprofitOrganizationfacilitymustbeprovidinghousingorhumanservicestoDenton
residentsinsidethebuilding;and
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PROFITFACILITYPRIORITIES
Projectswillbereviewedandrankedwiththefollowingconsiderations.
hasnoneofitsearningsinuretoanyprivateshareholderorindividual;
hasatleastone‐fourthofitsboardofdirectorsresidinginDenton;
hasacorporatepurposethatmeetsthedefinitionofcharitableassetforthinthein26U.S.C.Section
501(c)(3)thatisstatedinitsarticlesofincorporation,by‐laws,orcharter;
Facilityprovideslowbarrieraccesspermanentsupportivehousingforpersonsexperiencing
homelessness.
Facilityprovideslowbarrieraccesstransitionaloremergencyhousingforpersonsexperiencing
homelessness.
*AnyadditionstoapropertynotidentifiedabovewillrequirefurtherreviewbytheCityofDenton.
hasbeenincorporatedinthisstateofTexasforatleasttwoyears;
DevelopmentFeeGrantProgram‐Eligibility
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ELIGIBILITY
InordertoqualifyfortheProgram,thefollowingcriteriamustbemet:
Facilityprovidesslidingscaleorotherfeessubsidizedqualitychildcareprogramforchildrenandyouth.
Facilityprovidesservicestotheelderlyorinfirm.
Facilityprovidesservicestopersonswithdisabilities.
AllotherfacilitiesthatdonotprovidedirectservicestopeoplebutareaQualifiedNonprofitOrganization.
QUALIFYINGENTITY
SINGLE‐FAMILYAFFORDABLEHOUSINGPROJECTS
engagesprimarilyinservicesforlow‐tomoderate‐incomeindividualsandfamilies.
MustbeaQualifiedNonprofitDeveloperofAffordableHousingasdefinedinin26U.S.C.Section501(c)(3);
or
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B.
C.
D.
1.
2.
a.
b.
c.
d.
E. SingleFamilyResidential:
Astand‐alonesingle‐unitfamilyresidencedetachedfromotherhousingstructures,anddoesnot
includeamulti‐familyresidentialdwelling.
QualifiedNonprofitDeveloper:
Anonprofitorganizationthatdevelopshousingforlow‐incomeindividualsandfamiliesas
aprimaryactivitytopromotecommunity‐basedrevitalizationofthemunicipality;or
hasacorporatepurposetodevelopaffordablehousingthatisstatedinits
articlesofincorporation,by‐laws,orcharter;
hasatleastone‐fourthofitsboardofdirectorsresidinginDenton;and
engagesprimarilyinthebuilding,repair,orsaleofhousingforlow‐income
individualsandfamilies.
DevelopmentFeeGrantProgram‐Definitions
Anonprofitcorporationdescribedby26U.S.C.Section501(c)(3)that:
hasbeenincorporatedinthisstateofTexasforatleastoneyear;
DEFINITIONS
The following words, terms, phrases, when used in these Development Fee Grant Program Guidelines,
shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a
differentmeaning:
AffordableHousing:
Affordable Housing means owner‐occupied single family residential homes owned or sold to a family
that qualifies for the City of Denton CDBG and HOME housing assistance programs or has a purchase
price and an estimated appraised value at acquisition that does not exceed value limits established and
published annually by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in Section 92.254(a)(2)(iii)
oftheFinalRuleoftheHOMEregulations,asamended.
IncomeQualifiedIndividualsandFamilies:
An individual or family whose annual income is less than eighty percent (80%) of the area median
income, with allowable adjustments, as determined and annually updated by U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development. Household income cannot exceed 80 percent of the Area Median
IncomeLimits,adjustedforfamilysize.
PublicFacility:
Buildings and property which are owned, leased for a period that extends beyond the grant’s 10‐year
required compliance period and operated by a Qualified Nonprofit; or project funded by a
governmental body or public entity for the purpose of providing affordable housing or supportive
servicestopeopleinneedofassistance.
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