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Community Development Tools

The Community Development Tools section has been developed to assist Nonprofits and Local Units of Governments by providing on-line access to the Housing Resource Fund Summary, Policy Bulletins, Environmental Review, CHDO Application, and Trainings & Workshops. This section will be updated frequently to ensure up-to-date, accurate information is provided.

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• 2009 Housing Resource Fund Summary PDF icon
The Housing Resource Fund (HRF) Summary is a comprehensive descriptions of funding available from HOME, CDBG, and MSHDA resources, collectively referred to as MSHDA's "Housing Resource Fund (HRF)".

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• Blueprint Library
The Blueprint Library is available as a tool to provide model home designs for MSHDA grantees who are building new single family housing units which must comply with the inclusive Home Design Act (Public Act 182). The homes in the Blueprint Library comply with other MSHDA policies, such as Five (5) Star, Energy Star and also introduce optional green building technologies and materials.

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• CHDO General Operating Program Statement. PDF icon
CHDO General Operating grant applications are accessible via OPAL. Please read the CHDO General Operating Program Statement for more information.

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• Environmental Review Procedural Guide, 01/05, rev 12/09
This guide covers the environmental requirements that must be met by MSHDA's Office of Community Development and its grantees on MSHDA federally funded housing projects.

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• Office of Community Development Training and Workshops
Click here to be directed to the Mittac website

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• Policy Bulletins
Policies for Implementing OCD Grants

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• Rental Rehabilitation Model Documents
Disclaimer: These draft documents were developed by MSHDA Office of Community Development, to incorporate CDBG and MSHDA Rental Rehabilitation policy into the document. However, a MSHDA Grantee should consult with their attorney and amend these documents as needed to insure that it is in compliance with any appropriate local, state, or federal laws applicable. Any amendments are subject to MSHDA OCD review.

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• Required Documents (Updated 08/10/09)
Listing of expectations for contents of local project files, standards for submission of key project documentation, and model file cover sheets/checklists for use by grantees for Acquisition, Development & Resale (ADR), Homebuyer Purchase & Rehabiliation (HPR), Homeowner Assistance (HO), and Rental Rehabiliation (RR) projects.

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• Supplemental Audit Guide (2009) PDF icon
The Supplement Audit Guide is designed to assist MSHDA's Office of Community Development grantees and their respective auditors in completing audits for OCD-funded grants. Audits received by OCD are the primary source used during the review and closeout of completed grant programs.

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