The following words and terms used in this subchapter shall
have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates
otherwise. Other definitions are found in Tex. Gov't Code, Chapter
2306, Chapter 1 of this title (relating to Administration), Chapter
2 of this title (relating to Enforcement), Chapter 20 of this title
(relating to Single Family Programs Umbrella Rule), Chapter 21 of
this title (relating to Minimum Energy Efficiency Requirements for
Single Family Construction Activities), and Chapter 26, Subchapter
A of this title (relating to Texas Housing Trust Fund Rule).
(1) Administrative Fee--Funds equal to 10% of the Project
Costs (combined Hard and Soft Costs) paid to an Administrator upon
completion of a project.
(2) Hard Costs--Site-specific costs incurred during
construction, including, but not limited to: general requirements,
building permits, jobsite toilet rental, dumpster fees, site preparation,
demolition, construction materials, labor, installation equipment
expenses, etc.
(3) Low-Income--Household income does not exceed the
greater of 80% of the Area Median Family Income or 80% of the State
Median Family Income, adjusted for Household size, in accordance with
the current HOME Investment Partnerships Program income limits, as
defined by HUD.
(4) Project Costs--Program funds (combined Hard and
Soft Costs) that directly assist a Household.
(5) Reservation System Participant (RSP)--Administrator
who has executed a written Agreement with the Department that allows
for participation in the Reservation System.
(6) Soft Costs--Costs related to and identified with
a specific Single Family Housing Unit other than construction costs,
per §20.3 of this title (relating to Definitions).
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