Design and Construction

Design and Construction Policy Rules (HFA 111) include topics related to procurement, insurance, and bonding.

Technical Design and Construction Standards apply to new construction and substantial rehabilitation projects. These  standards include documents related to design, accessibility, environmental mitigation, waivers, product and system requirements, administration, requisitions, closeout, and temporary construction signage.

Technical Design and Construction Standards for Rehabilitation apply to newly acquired or refinanced projects with a limited scope of work. Requirements covered by the document include capital needs assessments, environmental mitigation, life safety, and accessibility.

The Construction Requisition Packet contains postings, forms, lien waivers, and general information needed to submit a construction requisition.

The Temporary Construction Signage Guidelines (2019) are to be followed for developments funded by NHHFA.

Projects financed using HOME and Housing Trust Fund are required to meet federal Section 3 requirements.

• 24 CFR Part 75 – Section 3
• Section 3 Legal Notice
• Section 3 Clause
• Section 3 Summary Report (HUD Form 60002)
• Interim Threshold Requirements to Comply with Section 3
• Section 3 Determined Threshold Requirements Checklist
• Section 3 Resident Certification of Eligibility
• Section 3 Business Concern Certification for Contracting
• Minority Business Enterprises and Women Business Enterprises Summary Report
• Section 3 Worker & Targeted Section 3 Worker Self-Certification
• Section 3 Worker & Targeted Section 3 Worker Time Tracking