NSP Appliance Policy

HUD has issued new guidance on eligible appliance purchases under the NSP Program. The policy was recently placed on the front page of the hudnsphelp.info website and may be viewed here:
www.hudnsphelp.info/index.cfm?do=viewResourceFile&resourceID=329

This policy permits grantees to install energy efficient (compliant with Energy Star standards) clothes washers, dryers, and dishwashers when done in conjunction with housing rehabilitation and/or sale projects in the NSP program.

Clothes washers, dryers and dishwashers are permitted in the NSP1 and NSP2 when all of the following conditions are met:NSP1 and NSP2 when all of the following conditions are met:

· NSP funds have rehabilitated or constructed the homes;
· Installation of such appliances is comparable to unassisted homes in the local housing market (see HOME Program standards);
· Deed restrictions or covenants ensure that the appliances remain in the home, if appropriate;
· Qualifying appliances meet or exceed Energy Star standards.