Community Housing Development Organization

The City of Rockford Community and Economic Development Department (City) administers the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), funds awarded to the City by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to create affordable housing units for low income households. Fifteen percent of the HOME funds (CHDO Reserves) must be awarded to CHDO certified developers.

The City certifies developers at the time of application for a development providing affordable housing units and each year during the term of their loan. Using the check list on this page, developers may gather and submit the necessary documentation to be certified as a CHDO with their funding application. The Rule Citations identified on the checklist may be found in 24 CFR Part 92 and 2 CFR part 200.

View the CHDO Commitment Requirements Checklist (PDF).

View the Home Hud website.

View the 2 CFR Part 200 website.

Helpful Documents

  1. 2021 Income Limits, HOME Rents, Fair Market Rents, HOME Subsidy Limits (PDF)
  2. CHDO Board Certification of Income (PDF)
  3. CHDO Staff Capacity Evaluation (PDF)
  4. Citys Income Calculating Policy (PDF)
  5. Low Income Map (PDF)
  6. Low Income Neighborhood Requirement Form (PDF)
  7. Public Sector Representation Form (PDF)
  8. Utility Allowances (PDF)