Agenda - Council - 11/13/2007 - Laserfiche WebLink

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You are not required to disclose your income, but it may be advantageous to you resulting in a larger rental assistance payment if you meet the HUD Annual Survey of Income Limits for Public Housing Section 8 Programs. 1. Rental Assistant PaymentIf you chose to rent a replacement dwelling, the Agency maybe responsible for a payment to cover the increased costs, if any, of renting a "comparable dwelling. The agency's responsibility is for 42-month period of time. 2. Downpayment Assistance-If you choose to purchase a replacement dwelling the agency will assist you with the downpayment. The. maximum downpayment is the amount of rental assistance, for a period of 42 months to cover the increased monthly costs. of a comparable rental dwelling. To receive either replacement housing payment, you must occupy a decent, safe and sanitary dwelling unit within 12 months of your displacement. The inspection.is done by Wilson Development Services: Please understand that the replacement dwelling inspection for decent, safe and sanitary requirements is .for the sole purpose of determining your eligibility for relocation payment. You must not interpret the agency's approval of a dwelling to provide any assurance or guarantee that there are no deficiencies in the dwelling or in its fixtures and equipment. It is therefore, your responsibility to protect your best interest and investment in the purchase or rental of your replacement property and you must clearly understand that Wilson Development Services and the agency will assume no responsibility or blame if structural, mechanical, legal or other unforeseen problems are discovered. The agency has retained our services, Wilson Development Services, a relocation consultant firm that specializes in assisting people. displaced by public action. In addition to relocation payments and housing referrals, counseling and other services are available to you. 90 Day Notice to Vacate Please note that you will NOT be required to move without at least a 90 day written notice. You cannot be required to move permanently unless at least one comparable replacement dwelling has been made available. A~ heals You can appeal any decision by the agency with regard to eligibility and the amount of the claim. Your appeal should be directed to the displacing agency, which in this case is the City. of Ramsey. Sincerely, Leah Trailer Relocation Consultant for the City of Ramsey -336-