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Under the Homeowner Assistance and Reconstruction Program (HARP), the type of construction project a homeowner selects affects the overall timeline and key milestones for the work. Whether it is replacing manufactured housing, building a new home, or completing repairs, each project type follows a specific process with clear steps. Understanding these different types of construction projects is essential for contractors and builders to ensure successful and compliant completion.
Explore the sections below to learn more about the specific requirements, funding options, and project milestones for each type of construction project.
Manufactured Housing
For homeowners returning to a manufactured home, there are options for repairs or replacement depending on the size and condition of the original home.
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If the original home was smaller than 1,100 square feet, the homeowner may be eligible for a
single-wide
manufactured home as a replacement.
- If the original home was equal to or larger than 1,100 square feet, they may be eligible for a
double-wide.
HARP offers up to $150,000 in replacement assistance for the delivery and installation of a single-wide manufactured home and up to $277,500 for a double-wide, not including site preparation. Information about the repair of manufactured homes is forthcoming.
Milestones
- Permits, unit order, elevation certification (if applicable)
- Foundation installation and municipal inspections
- Installation, site work, connections
- All activities (inside and outside) complete
Reconstruction
Homes that are severely damaged or destroyed as a result of the 2020 Labor Day Disasters and need to be completely rebuilt are considered
reconstruction projects. Homes can qualify as a reconstruction project if the cost to repair it is 80% or more of its total value as determined by HARP or if the structure was demolished before applicants began taking part in HARP.
Reconstruction projects have a limit of up to $277 per square foot of the original home size, up to 2,000 square feet. For larger homes, exceptions may be made; however, the homeowner will need to work with their case manager to determine if they are eligible.
Milestones
- Permit, mobilization, site preparation, dumpster, portable toilet, demolition (if applicable)
- Foundation, floor framing, floor sheathing, foundation inspection, and/or Draw 3
- Roofing, mechanical/electrical/plumbing installation and inspection, framing inspection, insulation, ready to close
- All activities (inside and outside) complete
- Review documents, warranty check-in, participant survey, construction closeout
Rehabilitation
Homes needing repairs to restore them to a livable condition, as they originally were before being damaged during the 2020 Labor Day Disasters, are considered
rehabilitation projects.
Rehabilitation work must meet the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) standards described in the Community Planning and Development Green Building Retrofit Checklist. Visit the
HUD CPD Green Building Retrofit Checklist for more information.
Milestones
- Permit, mobilization, site preparation, dumpster, portable toilet, demolition (if applicable)
- Foundation, floor framing, floor sheathing, foundation inspection, and/or Draw 3
- Roofing, mechanical/electrical/plumbing installation and inspection, framing inspection, insulation, ready to close
- All activities (inside and outside) complete
- Review documents, warranty check-in, participant survey, construction closeout