Residents press program staff on quitclaim deeds, contractors and wait lists

Homeowners used the Q&A period to raise common edge cases: succession after death, quitclaim deeds, contractor no-shows, modular-home eligibility and how many residents will ultimately receive assistance.

A staff member responding to deed questions said a quitclaim deed can count if accompanied by a notarized affidavit signed by the homeowner providing permission for repairs; Market1 also said a death certificate can be used as ownership documentation in some cases. "I need a affidavit signed, by the homeowner to go along with a quick claim deed just saying that we can get repairs on the home," a staff speaker said when explaining acceptable documentation.

On contractor availability, Market1 said they have a pool of preapproved, licensed and vetted contractors and are working to expand that list. "We have a pool of contractors that we've already preapproved. They're licensed. They're vetted," the presenter said, and asked contractors interested in joining the program to contact Sam. Market1 also reiterated that if an applicant does not supply requested documentation within ten days after being contacted, they can be moved to the wait list but may be brought back up if funding becomes available.