Housing Rehabilitation Online Locating a Housing Program Pro and Cons of Different Housing Rehabilitation Programs

Summary:
To know the differences between the two major Housing Rehabilitation Program structures can give Homeowners and Contractors understanding some of the potential issues that can arise from their participation.

Benefits of an in-house organization

• Better organized in command structure
• Quicker response to any issue and/or problem
• Having a centralized location within a jurisdiction
• Lower turnover of staff persons
• Cooperation of local code officials (Housing and Construction) during the project
• Better warranty enforcement after completion of work
• Quicker payment processing and in-progess inspections

Drawbacks of an in-house organization

• In-house offices can be eliminated by the executive administration at any time(Other than Recreational Departments, Housing Departments are the most targeted for cuts because of their traditionally small size and non-essential services they provide to the community)
• The expense to run (Employee Benefits)
• The time constraints of City Hall (all business must be done in a given time frame, usually when most homeowners are at work)

Benefits of Consultant or Satellite Operation

• Cost Effective(For the jurisdiction)
• No time constraints in operation

Drawbacks of Consultant or Satellite Operation

• Serve more than one jurisdiction
• Administer more than a singular program
• More time spent logistically
• Subject to be changed every year
• Frequent personnel turnover
• Little or no support from local code officials
• Slower approval process overall
• More travel required to complete business
• Lack of centralized structure