DOCO CDBG Rehab/Elevation/Reconstruction, Albany, GA

Roofs. Interior and exterior walls. Foundations. Framing and structural support components Critical systems including HVAC, water heaters, water pumps, and related systems Interior flooring Doors/windows Electrical Plumbing Well,/Septic repairs (when necessary) Interior and exterior finishes Replacement of appliances (if applicable) Any necessary or required Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements including special tubs/showers, access rams, special cabinets/counters Sidewalks/walkways providing access to the structure, which pose a health and/or safety hazard. Any and all necessary site work required to complete the rehabilitation. Construction material/waste removal and disposal Abatement activities for materials containing lead Abatement activities for any materials containing asbestos Additional Parameters Include: Cost-effective energy measures and improvements that meet local zoning and code. Decent Safe and Sanitary (DSS) standards or required Housing Quality Standards (HQS). Improvements that add enhanced resilience, such as elevation of major electrical components, roof strapping, and other measures. Lead-based paint testing, mitigation, or stabilization, as needed. Asbestos testing, mitigation, or encapsulation. Mold remediation, if necessary. Section 106 adverse mitigation activities as required by the Georgia Historic Preservation Division. Accessibility features for documented special needs. Repaired homes inhabited by special needs or elderly (age 62 or older) persons must be analyzed as to the special physical needs of such persons. Improvements such as widened doorways, ramps, level entry and doorways, and grab bars in bath areas must be installed, if appropriate. Hearing and sight-impaired adaptations should also be considered. All special needs requirements must be documented prior to approval. Ventilation and energy efficiency items such as ceiling fans, window screens, and screen doors if missing or not functional at the time of inspections. Elevation with the lowest finished floor two feet above the base flood elevation level for homes in the 100-year floodplain that are substantially damaged, substantially improved, reconstructed, or replaced. Elevation height requirements are governed by the applicable Federal Register Notice(s). All electrical components must be inspected including service, meter, wiring, and fixtures even if no electrical work is being specified. Unsafe components must be replaced. All exposed wiring, switches, and light bulbs in living areas must be encased. All homes must be equipped with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors installed in conformity with code requirements. Additional related costs such as green building and mitigation requirements, insurance, accessibility modifications, repair or replacement of water, or sewer and utility connection needs may be included. Bonds required.