2016 Competitive HTC Pre-Application Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Posted December 4, 2015
Do I need to submit an electronic filing agreement and/or a payment receipt with my check for the pre-application fee?
No. If submitting payment after the submission of the on-line form, applicants should print out a copy of the email confirmation and include it with the check. This will serve as the payment receipt and will ensure that the payment is associated with the appropriate pre-application. If submitting payment prior to the submission of the on-line form, then the check should include at a minimum the development name to ensure that it is associated with the appropriate pre-application. Those submitting checks prior to submission of the on-line form should take care that the check amount is appropriate for the number of units indicated in the on-line submission.
Do I need to submit any signed certifications with the pre-application?
No. Applicants will notice that the on-line form includes language that serves as certifications and should read this language carefully before uploading documents and submitting the pre-application.
Do I need to notify the U.S. representative?
No. Applicants are only required to notify those persons listed in §11.8(b)(2) (B) of the 2016 QAP. However, staff is requesting that applicants include the name of the U.S. representative because the Department is required to notify them of receipt of a proposed application pursuant to §2306.1114, Texas Government Code.
In what instances should I use the point adjustment field to change my final score?
This field is necessary in very limited circumstances. For instance, an Applicant proposing a scattered site development may request from Department staff a determination regarding how to calculate the score under the Opportunity Index since multiple census tracts may be involved. In this case it is possible that an Application would be eligible for a number of points that is not included in the drop-down menu. Only Applicants who have received such a determination from staff should use this point adjustment field.
Will the pre-applications be reviewed by staff?
Staff will conduct a limited review of the pre-applications which will include verification that region numbers and urban/rural designations are correct and that the census tract number listed is consistent with the census tracts map included in the pre-application. Staff will only review site control documentation and/or information related to notifications upon review of a corresponding full application.
Will pre-applications be posted to the Department's website?
Yes. A copy of the Applicant's submission, including the attached documents, will be posted to the Department's website after the Pre-Application Final Delivery Date.
Can I delete an attachment if I accidentally selected the wrong file?
Once you attach a file to the pre-application, you will not be able to delete it. You can however, hit the browse button again and select the correct file, which will replace the original file. This is of particular note if you select a file for "Other Pertinent Information" and then decide no attachment is needed. Since you cannot delete the file, you should simply attach a document that says "Intentionally left blank."
I know the pre-application must be submitted by 5:00pm on January 8, 2016, but what about the pre-application fee?
The pre-application fee must also be received by 5:00 pm on January 8, 2016. Pre-applications submitted without the requisite fee will not be considered to have been accepted by the Department.
I submitted my pre application, but haven't received a confirmation email. What should I do?
Please check your spam folder. If the confirmation email isn't there, then contact Sharon Gamble.
