Neighborhood Initiative Program (NIP)
The goal of Neighborhood Initiative Program (NIP) is to stabilize property values through the removal of blighted properties in strategically targeted areas in an effort to prevent future foreclosures for existing property owners. NIP assists communities by stemming the decline of home values and acting as a catalyst to initiate redevelopment and revitalization in areas suffering from blight and decline. Demolition of blighted properties has a positive effect on preserving existing neighborhoods. NIP is a joint venture of SC Housing and the SC Housing Corp., a not-for-profit corporation. NIP is made possible by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
The Neighborhood Initiative Program is no longer accepting Applications.
Program Notice #2 Policy Change: Disbursements
Program Notice #3 Policy Change: Management/Maintenance Fees and Round 2 Funding
Program Notice #4 Annual Certification: Ethics, Fraud, Conflict of Interest, & Privacy Policy
Program Notice #5 Financial Reporting Requirements
Program Notice #6 Final Inspections
Program Notice #7 Worker's Compensation Insurance
Program Notice #8 Property Disposition, Redevelopment and Project Revenue - Revised July 9, 2018
Program Notice #9 New Treasury Requirements
Program Notice #10 Acquisition Deadlines and Final Inspections
Program Notice #11 Increased Funding for Parcels with Multiple Properties
Program Notice #12 Performance Metrics
Program Notice #13 Asbestos Testing, Maintenance, and Personal Identifiable Information
Program Notice #14 SIGTARP Preservation Notice released on September 26, 2017.
Program Notice #15 Program Close-Out Requirements
Program Notice #16 Lien Release/Subordination & Transfer of Ownership Requests
Program Notice #17 Property Maintenance
NIP-2 Property Eligibility Form
NIP-2A Property Eligibility Form for Multiple Units on One Parcel
NIP-3 Loan Closing Request Form
NIP-5 Cost Analysis Form
NIP-6 Inspection Request Form
NIP-7 Addendum to Contract
NIP-8 Debarment Certification Form
NIP-9 Conflict of Interest Certification Form
NIP-10 Disbursement Request Form
NIP-11 ACH Form and W-9 Form
NIP-12 Quarterly Performance Report
NIP-13 Confidentiality Agreement
NIP-14 Contract Submittal Form
NIP-15 Budget Revision Form
NIP-16 Administrative Expense Form
NIP-17 Ethics, Fraud, Conflict of Interest and Privacy Annual Certification Form
NIP-18 Lien Release/Subordination Request Form
Questions regarding the Neighborhood Initiative Program can be submitted by email to CommunityDevelopmentPrograms@schousing.com.
Fraud Reporting
Report any credible evidence of fraud, misuse of funds or any other wrong doing to SC Housing or SIGTARP using the contact information below:
Internal Audit Division - SC Housing
300-C Outlet Pointe Blvd
Columbia, SC 29210
803.896.9001
SC HELP Fraud Alert
SIGTARP
TOLL FREE HOTLINE: 877.SIG.2009
SIGTARP Hotline