Griffin Home Solutions 99-1845455 | Government Grant Application

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1. PROJECT COVER INFORMATION

Project Title: Griffin Home Solutions Affordable Housing Acquisition and Rehabilitation Expansion

Applicant Organization: Griffin Home Solutions

Project Director / PI: Owner and Lead Builder (30+ years residential construction experience; 9 years operating an independent construction business)

2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY / ABSTRACT

Problem / Need: Many counties across the United States continue to face a shortage of safe, quality, affordable housing for low-income and working-class households. Older housing stock, deferred maintenance, and rising purchase and construction costs reduce the supply of move-in-ready homes that are affordable to families with modest incomes. At the same time, local communities often have homes that could be brought back to productive use through responsible acquisition and rehabilitation, but small builders and local operators frequently lack the up-front capital required to purchase properties, carry renovation costs, and hold inventory until a unit is ready for sale or lease.

Target Population / Sector: Low-income and working-class families in the applicant's county, with a focus on households that are priced out of the current market but want stable, code-compliant housing options within the community.

Proposed Solution: Griffin Home Solutions proposes to expand its operations by purchasing existing homes within the county and performing in-house rehabilitation and remodeling to return these properties to safe, energy-conscious, marketable condition. The project centers on increasing the supply of affordable housing by improving underutilized or distressed homes and placing them back into the local housing market at price points accessible to working families. The company will scale production capacity by engaging additional subcontractors and streamlining renovation workflows to complete more units per year.

Key Activities: - Acquire eligible properties (distressed, outdated, or otherwise under-improved homes) suitable for rehabilitation and resale or lease at attainable price points. - Perform renovation and remodeling work using established construction practices, local subcontractor partnerships, and code-compliant quality controls. - Increase local subcontractor utilization to expand capacity, accelerate project timelines, and keep project spending within the local economy.

Expected Outcomes: - Increased number of rehabilitated homes returned to the market, improving the supply of safe and attainable housing in the county. - Increased local economic activity through additional subcontracting work and construction spending, alongside strengthened business revenue and long-term operational stability.

3. STATEMENT OF NEED / PROBLEM STATEMENT

Problem Description: Affordable housing constraints are driven by a combination of factors: limited housing supply, aging homes requiring substantial repairs, increased material and labor costs, and competition for available properties. In many counties, homes that might otherwise serve entry-level buyers or modest-income families remain vacant or deteriorate because rehabilitation financing is difficult to secure and time-to-completion can be uncertain. This results in fewer safe, code-compliant options for residents and contributes to neighborhood decline and displacement pressures.

Who Is Affected: The primary impact is on low-income and working-class households in the county who struggle to find affordable homes that are safe, structurally sound, and updated to modern standards. Secondary impacts include neighborhoods with high vacancy or deteriorating housing, local employers who need stable housing for their workforce, and community systems that bear increased costs when housing instability rises.

Current Gaps: A key gap is the shortage of small, locally rooted builders with sufficient working capital to purchase properties and carry the costs of renovation through completion. Traditional lending often favors large-scale developers or requires terms that are difficult for smaller operators to meet for scattered-site rehabilitation. Without accessible capital, otherwise viable homes remain underutilized, and the county loses an important pathway to creating affordability without new-ground-up development.

Consequences if Unaddressed: If the gap persists, families will continue to face limited affordable options, overcrowding, unsafe living conditions, or displacement. Vacant and deteriorating homes can depress neighborhood property conditions, increase public safety concerns, and reduce local tax base stability. The county also misses the opportunity to address affordability through rehabilitation, which is often faster and more cost-effective than new construction.

4. PROJECT GOALS & OBJECTIVES

Overall Goal: Increase the availability of safe, code-compliant, attainable housing in the county by expanding Griffin Home Solutions capacity to acquire and rehabilitate existing homes and return them to productive use for low-income and working-class families.

Specific Objectives (SMART): Objective 1: During the grant-supported expansion period, Griffin Home Solutions will increase the number of homes purchased and rehabilitated within the county by expanding working capital for acquisition and renovation, with the intent of returning completed units to the market at price points accessible to working families.

Objective 2: During the same period, Griffin Home Solutions will increase subcontractor engagement to expand production capacity, reduce project bottlenecks, and complete renovations more efficiently while maintaining quality and code compliance.

Objective 3: Across completed projects, Griffin Home Solutions will prioritize scope items that improve habitability and long-term affordability, including critical repairs, modernization of kitchens and bathrooms, health and safety remediation, and durability improvements that reduce future maintenance burden for occupants.

5. PROJECT DESCRIPTION / PROGRAM NARRATIVE

Project Overview: This project is an expansion of Griffin Home Solutions core business model: acquire homes in the local community, renovate them to a high standard, and deliver finished housing units back into the local market. The expansion is designed to increase output and lower per-unit turnaround time by funding the acquisition and rehabilitation cycle that typically limits smaller contractors. Griffin Home Solutions will continue to self-perform significant portions of the construction work, coordinating specialized trades through subcontractors as needed.

Approach / Strategy: Rehabilitation of existing homes is a proven method to increase attainable housing supply quickly, especially in communities with older housing stock and limited new construction. By focusing on purchase-plus-rehab, the project targets homes that are currently not competitive in the market due to condition, not location. Renovating and reintroducing these units increases overall supply, stabilizes neighborhoods, and can be structured to support affordability goals more directly than purely market-driven flips.

Key Activities: - Property identification and acquisition focused on homes with strong rehabilitation potential and feasible timelines. - Renovation planning that prioritizes essential repairs, code compliance, and cost-effective upgrades that increase safety and durability. - Construction execution using a mix of in-house labor and subcontractors to address electrical, plumbing, HVAC, roofing, framing, flooring, and finish work as required. - Quality control, inspections, and documentation to ensure work is performed to standard and properties are safe and market-ready.

Innovation / Best Practices Used: The project leverages a local, builder-led model with extensive hands-on experience, which can reduce change orders and improve cost control compared to less integrated approaches. Best practices include disciplined scope definition, phased inspections, use of licensed subcontractors for specialized trades, and prioritization of repairs that protect occupant health and reduce long-term operating costs (for example, addressing moisture intrusion, unsafe wiring, roofing failures, or outdated plumbing).

Alignment with Grant Priorities: The proposal aligns with common government grant priorities that emphasize increasing affordable housing supply, improving housing quality and safety, revitalizing existing neighborhoods, and supporting local small businesses that create jobs and retain spending locally. The project also supports community benefit by targeting working-class affordability rather than only higher-margin professional or luxury housing.

7. TARGET POPULATION / BENEFICIARIES

Who Will Be Served: Low-income and working-class households in the county who need safe and affordable homeownership or rental opportunities, as well as neighborhoods impacted by deteriorating or underutilized housing stock.

Recruitment / Access Method: Completed homes will be marketed and placed through standard local housing channels, with an emphasis on attainable pricing and community-based outreach consistent with local market practices. Where feasible and consistent with grant rules, the business can coordinate with local housing stakeholders to connect eligible families to newly rehabilitated units.

9. ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY

Organization Mission: Griffin Home Solutions aims to build and improve homes in its community while creating pathways to affordability for working-class families and contributing to neighborhood stability through quality construction.

Relevant Experience: The owner brings more than 30 years of hands-on homebuilding and construction experience and has operated an independent construction business for the last nine years. This depth of experience reduces execution risk, improves schedule predictability, and supports strong workmanship and compliance with residential building standards.

Systems & Infrastructure: Griffin Home Solutions operates as a construction firm capable of managing end-to-end renovation projects, coordinating subcontractors, procuring materials, and completing remodeling work internally. The planned expansion includes increasing subcontractor capacity to scale production while maintaining direct oversight.

10. STAFFING PLAN / KEY PERSONNEL

Owner and Lead Builder: Provides project leadership, property evaluation, scope definition, construction management, quality assurance, and final sign-off for completed renovations. Responsible for maintaining project timelines, controlling costs, and ensuring code-compliant results.

Subcontractors (expanded roster): Provide specialized trade services as needed, such as electrical, plumbing, HVAC, roofing, framing support, drywall, painting, flooring, and site work. The subcontractor expansion is central to increasing throughput and completing more homes per year.

12. BUDGET SUMMARY

Budget summary: Grant funds will be used as expansion capital to support (1) property acquisition costs, (2) renovation and rehabilitation expenses including materials and labor, and (3) subcontractor costs required to scale production and reduce turnaround time. The budget strategy focuses on converting distressed or outdated housing into safe, market-ready homes that can be sold or leased at attainable price points, thereby recycling capital into future projects and increasing total units delivered over time.

14. SUSTAINABILITY PLAN

Post-Grant Funding Strategy: After the initial expansion, the project is designed to sustain itself through revenue generated by the sale or lease of rehabilitated homes. As each property is completed and placed back into the market, proceeds can be reinvested into the next acquisition and renovation cycle, compounding the impact of the grant over multiple units.

Revenue or Cost Recovery: The core model is cost recovery through completed housing transactions. By improving operational capacity and subcontractor access, Griffin Home Solutions expects to increase revenue consistency and reduce delays that typically raise carrying costs. This strengthens long-term sustainability and reduces reliance on additional grant capital over time.

15. RISK MANAGEMENT

Key Risks: The primary risks include fluctuations in housing acquisition costs, unexpected rehabilitation conditions (hidden structural, electrical, plumbing, or moisture issues), construction material price volatility, permitting or inspection delays, and subcontractor availability constraints. Market risk is also present if local demand softens or interest rates affect buyer affordability.

Mitigation Strategies: Griffin Home Solutions will mitigate these risks through disciplined property selection, thorough pre-purchase assessments when feasible, conservative scope and contingency planning for older homes, and use of experienced subcontractors for specialized trades. The owner-operator model with decades of construction experience helps identify red flags early, control workmanship quality, and maintain schedule accountability. Where possible, phased inspections and documented quality control checkpoints reduce rework risk and support timely completion. Competitive bidding and maintaining a broader subcontractor pool helps manage scheduling and cost variability.

COMPETITIVE POSITION (incorporated summary)

Competition: Joey Gilbert Construction, Hibriten Construction, and Cylde Lacky Construction are identified local competitors.

Competitive Edge: Griffin Home Solutions differentiates itself by intentionally focusing on attainable housing outcomes for working-class families, not only higher-end professional markets. The owner emphasizes long-term community impact and a personal commitment to craftsmanship, which supports consistent quality and reputation-based growth. The companys community-centered approach, combined with deep experience and hands-on oversight, positions it to deliver reliable rehabilitations that stabilize neighborhoods and expand affordable housing supply while strengthening a local small business.

• General Information

  Business Registration Number: 99-1845455

  Location: LENOIR, NC, United States

  Length of Operation: 6-10

  Number of Employees: 1-10 Employees

  Annual Gross Income: $250k to $500k

  Annual Gross Expense: $250k to $500k

  Open to Loans: YES

• Funding Usage

  To expand our company business by purchasing homes and remodeling them ourselves. To help our county with more affordable housing for low-income families.

• Business Plan

  By purchasing and remodeling homes within our community, hiring more subcontractors, to produce more revenue for the company. I have a very strong work ethic and stride to grow and succeed in the construction industry. I have been building homes for more than 30 years and have run my own construction business for the last nine years. I want to be able to give back to the community as well as give my family a better life.

• Self Identified Competition

  Joey Gilbert Construction Hibriten Construction Cylde Lacky Construction Our company is different from our competitors because I love what I do and want to not only build homes for professionals but also for the working-class people in our community by providing homes that are affordable. Not only do I want to be able to leave a legacy for my family I also want to make an impact in the community.

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