It is possible to apply to and get the addition permitted if you are able to correct the code deficiencies, but there are a lot factors with that.

.: Was the work done according to code?

So when people ask whether a housing authority  awards FMR, what they usually mean is: what payment standards are they actually using by bedroom size or zip code, and are they using Small Area FMR versus a metro wide standard.The most efficient way to get a concrete answer is to ask the housing authority for their current payment standards by bedroom size and whether those standards vary by zip code.

Driving for dollars, sending basic letters, and calling owners who have clear signs of stress like vacant homes, code issues, or inherited properties.

Are there any code violations on the property?  

They have more crime as well.It's not a zip code buy.

I would get rid of the entire key situation and just get a Schlage door code lock.

This is because the tax code is not designed to have the two property types be intertwined.

It could be a few zip codes, but neighborhoods within zip codes can make a big difference.

After dealing with more contractor issues than I care to count, I decided to get my general contractor’s license so I could better understand permits, code compliance, and contract legality.If you’re in North Carolina and need help understanding the process or vetting contractors, feel free to reach out—I’d love to help.