CREATING A PDF COPY OF THE APPLICATION

I. What do I need to submit?

NEW in 2010 Applicants should submit all application materials in electronic format only beginning in 2010. There should be 6 distinct files saved to 1 or more CDs and should include the following: 1. Application For Reservation – the active Microsoft Excel workbook 2. A PDF file which includes the following: - Application For Reservation – Signed version of hardcopy

- All application attachments (i.e. tab documents, excluding market study and plans & specs)

3. Market Study – PDF or Microsoft Word format 4. Plans - PDF or other readable electronic format 5. Specifications - PDF or other readable electronic format (may be

combined into the same file as the plans if necessary) 6. Unit-By-Unit work write up (rehab only) - PDF or other readable

electronic format

Notes: - Do not submit any files on a flash drive. - Do not submit any application materials via TaxCreditApps@VHDA.com or to any email address unless

specifically requested by the VHDA Allocation Department staff.

Do not include the following:

Any attachments to 8823’s Additional copies of 8609’s – only need 1 per development per year Any documentation with personal SS #’s – Tenant Info. Rent Rolls – Tenant Info. Vacancy Listing – Tenant Info. Appraisals Environmental – Phase I Assessments

II. How do I create the pdf copy?

Print the final Reservation Application, sign it, and assemble documents in order being sure to include the Tab indentifier sheets below. Scan on office scanner or at your local copy/printing store. Save scanned copy as a pdf file to a disk(s).

III. Tips

You will need Acrobat Reader to open and review your pdf files. Acrobat Reader is free to anyone wanting to download it. Simply click on the following link and then follow the site instructions.

http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html

TAB A (Documentation of Development Location)

TAB A.1 (Qualified Census Tract Certification)

TAB A.2

(Revitalization Area Certification)

TAB A.2

(Surveyor’s Certification of Proximity To Public Transportation)

TAB A.2

(Location Map)

TAB B

(Partnership or Operating Agreement)

TAB C

(VA SCC Certification)

TAB D

(Principal’s Previous Participation Certification)

TAB E

(Nonprofit Questionnaire)

TAB F

(Architect’s Certification)

TAB H

(PHA/Section 8 Notification Letter)

TAB I

(Local CEO Letter)

TAB J

(Homeownership Plan)

TAB K

(Site Control Documentation- Documentation of Most Recent Real Estate

Tax Assessment – Acq. Rehab. Only)

TAB L

(Plan of Development Certification Letter)

TAB M

(Zoning Certification Letter)

TAB N

(Copies of 8609’s To Certify Developer Experience)

TAB Q

(Documentation of Rental Assistance)

TAB R

(Documentation of Operating Budget)

TAB S

(Documentation of Project Budget)

TAB T

(Documentation of Financing Sources)

TAB U (Documentation – include any as applicable to development:) • To Request Exception To Restriction-Pools With Little/No Increase In Rent

Burdened Population • Of site location in an urban development area as defined in §15.2-2223.1 of the

Code of Virginia • Of the development participating in a locally adopted affordable housing

dwelling unit program area as described in either §15.2-2304 or §15.2-2305 of the Code of Virginia

TAB V

(Nonprofit or LHA Purchase Option or Right of First Refusal)

TAB W

(Original Attorney’s Opinion)

TAB Y (Marketing Plan for units meeting accessibility

requirements of HUD section 504)