Conn. Agencies Regs. § 8-169w-4 - Application process

(a) Application Submission Procedures/Requirements

(1) The Commissioner may solicit and/or accept applications for financial assistance for urban homesteading projects from eligible organizations as defined in Section 8-169w-3(a) of these regulations.

(2) As part of the application and project approval process, applicants shall be required to furnish the following:

(A) Evidence of the organization's eligibility: for urban homesteading agencies, designation by the local legislative body of the municipality that is certified on an annual basis;

(B) Evidence of housing need and marketability;

(C) Proposed location;

(D) Evidence of site control;

(E) Evidence that local site plan approval has been obtained;

(F) Evidence of local support and commitment for funding from other sources;

(G) Evidence that the project is designed in compliance with criteria promulgated by the Commissioner;

(H) Evidence of the eligible organization's ability to provide or obtain technical assistance before and during the rehabilitation or construction process regarding property management, record keeping, property maintenance or any other area necessary to ensure the success of each homesteading project;

(I) Evidence of general administrative capability to operate the program;

(J) An estimate of the cost of the project;

(K) Preliminary architectural plans and drawings for new construction or substantial rehabilitation;

(L) Architect's contract;

(M) Evidence of planning and zoning commission approval;

(N) Income eligibility standards for homesteaders.

(3) The Commissioner may, from time to time, require additional information of the applicant.

(b)Criteria for Selection

Projects shall be accepted or rejected by the Commissioner based on the factors listed in Section 8-169w-4(a), above, the availability of financial assistance, and the following:

(A) Any needs outlined in the five year housing advisory plan;

(B) Local housing assistance plans, if in existence;

(C) Any other statistical data on housing need and marketability for the area of the proposed site as available;

(D) Suitability of the proposed site and project;

(E) The apparent capability of the applicant to plan, complete and manage the project.

(c) If a project is rejected, the applicant shall be notified in writing of the reasons for the rejection.

(d) If accepted, the Commissioner shall notify the applicant that the project may proceed and inform the applicant of the contents and terms of the contract for state financial assistance to be entered into with the applicant.

Notes

Conn. Agencies Regs. § 8-169w-4

Effective March 28, 1989