connecticut affordable housing requirements

3. (h) "Project Plan" means a detailed written document concerning a proposed development project. (5) Not more than 10% return on equity capital, contributed through mutual housing association membership fees or grants obtained from sources other than the State, provided such return on equity capital shall be utilized by the Board of Directors to develop additional dwelling units for low and moderate income families. If funds are not available to finance all of the qualified applicants, priority shall be established by the extent to which the loan will be used for low and moderate income persons. (C) salary records; 8-358-3. (3) Procedures for the development of a written proposal to achieve such priorities in accordance with long range plans; (6) description of training conducted with staff; (3) shall have a history of serving the state's low or moderate income community; and Each of these entities shall receive appropriate materials as described in subsection (5) with additional instructions, if necessary. 8-219c-2. (1) Income of all dependents who have riot reached their 18th birthday; 8-416-7. Any additional exhibits and testimony shall be deemed to be an offer of evidence and shall be subject to such comment, reply and contest as due process shall require. Such list(s) shall be provided to the Commissioner or his representative upon his request. The parties may, however, stipulate to a shortened record. (b) Developers shall be determined based on the State regulations governing the specific program from which the financial assistance shall be obtained. (A) Number of rooms; 8-218c-18. (z) "Resident Member" means resident(s) or a household of a mutual housing association project entitled to occupy a dwelling unit to the exclusion of others and who is entitled to vote at membership meetings. (F) bank account identification; The CHDC shall, upon notification by a lender that a borrower is in default of his or her loan payments, contact the borrower and attempt to develop a repayment schedule which resolves the default to the satisfaction of the lender. (j) For tenants who are seasonally employed, or are employed in a second job for a position of the year, such as construction workers, teachers, agricultural workers, municipal employees, etc., and in their annual income verification are overincome for the preceding two years, but who on the reverification are under the maximum income limits, their income shall be based on the average income for the preceding two year period. Underwriting criteria (e) Documentation of the existence of the housing unit-equivalent points necessary to qualify for a state certificate of affordable housing completion shall include the following: 9. Each developer receiving financial assistance shall be subject to examination of all books and records. (f) Any revisions to documents approved under Section 8-214h-4 (d) (8) of these regulations shall be submitted to the Commissioner for his prior approval. Effective April 21, 1986, Sec. Program requirements 8-216b-1. Such statements shall become a permanent part of the Department's personal data system and shall be disclosed to any individual, agency or organization to which the disputed personal data is disclosed. (a) This program provides financial assistance in the form of second mortgage loans to homebuyers who lack sufficient financial resources to make down payments on private housing. (3) A copy of the nonprofit corporation's operating budget listing all revenue by source as well as expenses to be supported by the proposed grant; and, Implementation Effective December 5, 1989. 3. (2) The benefit to be gained by the waiver clearly outweighs the detriment which will result from enforcement of the requirement; (3) Inform the Department, in writing, of the developer's principal place of business; (6) Submit a list of any housing project(s) developed, owned or managed by the nonprofit corporation; 8-119t-1. Calculate eighty percent (80%) of Step 2. If the program is a concentrated housing code enforcement program under the federal housing act of 1949, as amended, the municipality must have an approved contract with the federal department of housing and urban development. (b) The total income for a development shall be sufficient to meet the costs of development operation including but not limited to: It could be because it is not supported, or that JavaScript is intentionally disabled. (3) A copy of the proposed lease or contract for sale; and (4) Suitability of the proposed site for this designation; Municipalities receiving financial assistance shall be subject to examination of all books and records. (a) Any person that enters into an agreement with the Department to exchange real property for surplus property, shall provide the following: The Commissioner shall select proposals in up to three municipalities to receive such assistance. (a) The amount payable to a displaced tenant, other than a tenant of the agency concerned, for rent under 8-273-27 (a) is 48 times the reasonable monthly rent for a comparable replacement dwelling, less 48 times the average month's rent paid by the displaced tenant for the last 3 months before initiation of negotiations for the acquired dwelling if that rent was reasonable, and if not reasonable, 48 times the monthly economic rent for the dwelling unit as established by the agency concerned. Limitations on payment for purchase price (1) A housing needs assessment for the municipality; (a) Following the initial lease-up or sales, recipients shall continue to affirmatively market to those least likely to apply for the life of the mortgage, assistance agreement or regulatory agreement, whichever is longer. Local share may be provided in the form of cash or in-kind contribution, or a combination of the two. 8-346-3. 1. Examinations shall be performed by independent public accountants licensed to practice in the State of Connecticut, or by qualified Department personnel. Determine by reasonable estimate monthly expenses for heat and utility costs for which the tenant is directly responsible, excluding television, telecommunications, and information technology services, but including any other periodic fees for which the tenant is directly responsible, such as common charges in the case of a common interest ownership community. (b) Cost of moving structures or other improvements to real property which are reserved by the displaced person; (3) Change in assets, liabilities and partners' equity. (a) "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Housing. (c) Anyone seeking to apply shall be given the opportunity to do so. (B) low and moderate income families declaring in writing their intent to occupy the property for a period of not less than two years; (h) "Mortgage" means an interest in real property created by a written instrument providing a security on such property for repayment of a debt or obligation. Eligible activities 8-336f-6. (5) The administrative capability of the municipality to plan, complete and provide management of a development and the associated infrastructure improvements. In the case of a displaced homeowner who is required to move from a one-family unit of a multifamily building which he owns, the replacement housing payment shall be based on the cost of a comparable one family unit in a multifamily building on a single-family structure, without regard for the number of units in the building being acquired. The interest rate shall be determined in accordance with Subsection (t) of Section 3-20 of the Connecticut General Statutes. (f) Any developer or owner shall make every reasonable effort to maintain optimum occupancy levels in units receiving rental assistance. (1) Substantially contributes to the income of the displaced person; Effective March 28, 1989, Sec. If the municipality fails to respond or responds in the negative, the land shall be retained by the department or declared surplus to the state's needs. (b) If the dwelling is located on a tract larger than typical for residential use in the area, the amount payable is the probable selling price of a comparable replacement dwelling on a tract typical for the area less the estimated value of the dwelling assuming it was located on a tract typical for the area. (a) Be a resident of the State of Connecticut; Such appearance may be filed in behalf of parties and intervenors by an attorney, an agent or other duly authorized representative subject to the rules here-in-above stated. (a) Acquires an existing dwelling; (Assisted Units + CHFA mortgages + Deed restricted units + Deed restricted mobile manufactured homes located in mobile manufactured home parks + Deed restricted legally approved accessory apartments)/Total Estimated dwelling units x 100% 8-388-11. (3) The balance of the fee shall be paid in quarterly installments, upon submission by the developer of a payment request and evidence of successful project performance as determined by the commissioner. Weekly and cumulative reports from grantees are required during the effective dates of a grant program, and shall contain as a minimum the following information: The developer or owner shall adjust the amount of each low-income family's contribution at the time of the annual re-certification to reflect changes in the family's adjusted monthly income. (3) all or part of the loan or deferred loan is used for purposes other than eligible repairs, replacement or enlargement costs. Effective April 21, 1986, Sec. The proposed project plan shall be reviewed by appropriate state agencies through a review process coordinated by the Office of Policy and Management using copies of the proposed project plan provided to the Office of Policy and Management by the Department. (a) "Adjusted Gross Income" means the gross income less allowable deductions. (f) At any time during regular business hours, and as often as the commissioner may require, permit the commissioner or his representatives full and free access to the accounts, records and books of the developer relative to the project, said permission to include the right to make excerpts or transcripts from such accounts, records and books. (5) A statement that the lease is subject to the laws and regulations of the State of Connecticut governing the Land Trust Program, and must conform to such laws and regulations. Durational residency requirements are not permitted. Documentary evidence may be received in form of copies or excerpts. (c) For purposes of this section, eligible applicants shall be those individuals who meet income limits as set forth below: If the rental payment is calculated to be more than $ 2,000.00, it may be made in four equal annual installments. (b) Inform the Department, in writing, of the business firm's principal place of business. (b) Ownership properties (b) "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Housing. (o) "Development plan" means a detailed description of a project which has been approved by the commissioner. (1) The following categories of personal data may be maintained in payroll and retirement system participant records: (A) address(es); An examination is to be completed as soon as possible following the completion of the project and at such other times as the Department may require. c. Households receiving assistance through any state or municipal funded general assistance program. This requirement may be waived if the Commissioner determines that such waiver will be in the best interest of the State. (4) Specifically solicit eligible buyers or tenants who may be referred to the recipient by the department or other organizations. Program description 8-119jj-24. (d) A business corporation must, in addition to the requirements in subsection (f) below: The following definitions apply to Sections 8-216b-1 through 8-216b-11 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies: Repayment of interim loans shall be due in one lump sum payment at the time of the closing of the permanent financing. Developers shall have the responsibility for enforcement of all restrictions. (a) Following application approval, the Commissioner shall request state financial assistance in the form of loans or deferred loans from the State Bond Commission. (f) Recipients shall be required to collect racial and economic data from tenants and persons on waiting lists. Failure to comply with reverification of income (iii) Unless otherwise required by law, it is not a real property improvement to the location site. Program description Effective January 22, 1986, Sec. The Commissioner may subordinate the state's mortgage(s) if the level of state financial assistance so warrants. Effective December 27, 1990. (2) The housing authority must execute a cooperation agreement with the governing body of the municipality to implement section 8-71 of the Connecticut General Statutes; (a) For the purposes of this subpart, the average annual net income of a business or farm operation is its average annual net earnings before Federal, State, and local income taxes during the 2 tax years immediately preceding the tax year in which it is displaced. Audits (2) Submit a certificate of good standing certified by the Secretary of the State; and (C) Limiting the Number of Witnesses--To avoid unnecessary cumulative evidence, the Commissioner may limit the number of witnesses or the time for testimony upon a particular issue in the course of any hearing. 8-365-8. (7) Escrow agent's fee. 8-119g-2. (m) "Adjusted net family income" means the amount of income remaining after all allowable deductions and the 10% income adjustment are subtracted from the gross income. Such financial assistance is subject to audit. c. Total funds remaining in the grant fund, and from all sources as of the reporting date. (1) Gross family income which shall include income from whatever source derived, including both earned and unearned income; In 2021, Navigate Affordable Housing Partners reviewed 3511 Section 8 vouchers for the state of Connecticut and paid $265 million to landlords. (c) Recipients shall also prepare one Occupant Selection List which shall be subdivided by the number of units available and bedroom size. Sec. c. "Fuel" or "utility service" means any fuel or utility used for heating, hot water, or electricity. (a) Personnel Records All appeals should be heard within five days of the request. (f) All community housing development corporations, housing authorities, nonprofit corporations, business corporations or housing partnerships must: (3) Submission of a formal application package; (a) Eligibility for this program shall be determined according to the income limits in subsection (f) of section 8-289-9 of this regulation. Effective November 30, 1990, Sec. (8) Execution of a cooperation agreement. The provisions of Section 8-45-10 through 8-45-15: inclusive of this regulation, except as otherwise provided, shall govern the implementation of Congregate Housing waiting lists. (1) Recipient's commitment to promote Fair Housing choice and not to discriminate against any person as prohibited in General Statutes 46a-64c as amended. (d) All tenants shall be notified, in writing, of changes in their rent or of over income status resulting from the income re-verification at least thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of such changes. Effective April 21, 1986, Sec. 8-119t-8. Computing average annual net income; businesses and farm operations Effective March 28, 1989, Sec. 2. This list shall be based on reports submitted by the tenants. Effective June 24, 1986, (a) Rooming Houses Amendment published in Conn. Law Journal August 22, 1995, effective May 31, 1995, Sec. (a) The Commissioner, in consultation with the Office of Protection and Advocacy for Handicapped and Developmentally Disabled Persons, shall require a multi-family housing project to be newly constructed or substantially rehabilitated with the use of any state financial assistance in such a fashion as to be fully adaptable for use and occupancy by persons having physical or mental disabilities or by persons without such disabilities. Such audit shall be in accordance with the department's audit guide. (f) The contract for a grant-in-aid shall provide that if the subject property, within ten years of the date of such grant, ceases to be used as a dwelling for the person to whom such grant was made, if such person assigns, transfers or otherwise conveys the interest in such dwelling, or if all or part of the grant is used for purposes other than eligible emergency repairs and rehabilitation costs as described in Section 2 (b) above, then an amount equal to the amount of such grant, minus ten percent (10%) for each full year which has elapsed since the date of such grant, shall be repaid to the state. (1) A high priority to receive State financial assistance shall be accorded to proposals from eligible developers for financial assistance for programs or projects authorized by Chapters 128, 130, 133 or 138 of the Connecticut General Statutes; (d) A second such marketing effort takes place at 50 percent completion. The tax credit voucher shall be granted in an amount equal to 100% of the value of the contribution made. Effective June 30, 1987. Basic Eligibility: Any municipality with structures, that under state or local law, have been determined to be structurally unsound or unfit for human habitation and which the municipality has the authority to demolish, or any municipality that has entered into a demolition contract with the department of housing and urban development, is eligible. (f) "Financial assistance" means grants authorized under Section 8-365 of the Connecticut General Statutes. (b) "Affordable Housing Development" or "Development" means any work or undertaking to provide decent, safe and sanitary dwelling units for families of low income, which may include the planning of buildings and improvements, the acquisition of property, site preparation, the demolition of existing structures, new construction, or the rehabilitation of existing buildings. Priority for financial assistance. (c) Duties and responsibilities of the commissioner: The commissioner administers and directs all operations of the department for the purpose of improving the quality of life in Connecticut municipalities. (b) The eligibility of a person to receive a payment under 8-273-13 is not affected by this section. The CHDC may make interim construction or rehabilitation loans and/or permanent loans from their allocation. Effective April 30, 1975, Sec. (y) "Resident" means a cooperative member or resident member as defined herein. (l) To the extent practical, automated equipment and records shall be located in a limited access area. Effective February 2, 1994, Sec. (1) Physical and functional assessment of frailty. (k) "Financial assistance" means grants, loans, deferred loans or any combination thereof. (c) CHDC contracts This regulation describes the department of community affairs, responsibilities of the commissioner and specific programs of the department. (3) Income from full-time students who have not reached their 23rd birthday; A development Fund Release Sheet is also required on a quarterly basis. (8) "Rental assistance" means the amount payable by the state toward the cost of the contract rent. (A) Payment-in-lieu of taxes where applicable. (2) Or, a percentage of the adjusted net family income up to the established continued limits not to exceed a percentage as established by the developer and the commissioner of the department of housing, or the base rent as noted in item (1) whichever is greater. (3) Evidence of the municipality's or its designee's ability to effectively carry out the activities in a timely manner; and (k) The Department shall ensure that all records in conventional files are kept under lock and key and, to the greatest extent possible, are kept in controlled access areas. (d) In the event that the tenant is self employed, the following shall be utilized to compute tenant income: (e) If a proposal is disapproved, the municipality shall be notified in writing of the reason(s) for the rejection. (7) Community contacts - Recipients' plans shall identify community contacts which shall include individuals and organizations that are well known in the area who can reach and assist those least likely to apply. (b) If the fixed schedule of payments is elected, no more than $ 300 will be paid for moving costs. 8-119t-4. (2) The term of the permanent loan shall be for a period not to exceed 50 years. Sec. (e) Based on the evidence, the department shall notify the recipient within (10) ten days of the meeting whether or not the recipient is in compliance with the affirmative fair housing marketing regulations or plan, or if the matters raised at the compliance meeting can not be resolved. The Commissioner is authorized to extend financial assistance in the form of a grant to eligible statewide nonprofit housing development corporations for administrative expenses and technical assistance, including but not limited to: Effective October 23, 1989, Sec. (a) Submit an endorsed certificate of incorporation certified by the Secretary of the State; Effective January 22, 1986, Sec. (3) Local housing assistance plans, if in existence; (4) Financial information on the projected cost of acquiring the property; (9) "Race or Ethnic Group" means (a) White (not of Hispanic origin) persons with origins in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East such as Canadians, Italians, Arabs, and so forth; (b) Black (not of Hispanic origin) persons with origins in Africa such as Black Puerto Ricans, Jamaicans, Nigerians, Haitians, and so forth and who may identify themselves as "Black" or "Negro" or "African-American;" (c) American Indian persons with origins in American Indian tribes such as Canadian Indians, Spanish American Indians, and French-American Indians; (d) Eskimo persons with origins in North America such as Arctic Slop and Yupik; (e) Aleut persons with origins in the Americas such as Alutiqs and Egegiks; (f) Asian or Pacific Islander persons with origins in Asia and the Pacific Islands including Chinese, Filipinos, Japanese, Asian Indians, Koreans, Vietnamese, Samoans, Hawaiians, and so forth; (g) Hispanic persons with origins in Spain, Central or South America, Mexico, the Dominican Republic or Puerto Rico who may identify themselves as "Spanish," Hispanic," "Latino," "Mexican" or others. (b) If a tenant or homeowner contracts for the construction or rehabilitation of a replacement dwelling, and for reasons not within his control the construction or rehabilitation is delayed beyond the date occupancy is required, the agency concerned may extend the period of eligibility for a replacement housing payment until the tenant or homeowner occupies the replacement dwelling. (d) Own the subject property and occupy at least one dwelling unit within the subject property. 8-273-40. To be eligible to participate in this program, an applicant must: The following definitions apply to Sections 8-30g-1 through 8-30g-11 inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies: Definitions Effective February 2, 1994, Sec. (c) The developer or owner shall, from time to time, but no less than once each calendar year, revise and update this list to create a waiting list which reflects the most current status of applicants. (3) Documented evidence of any commitment for funds from other sources, (a) Carrying charges shall be determined as follows: The CHDC may provide loans, loan guarantees and interest subsidies for the construction or rehabilitation of projects from available state and private resources. Each developer receiving financial assistance shall be subject to examination of all books and records related to the project. (1) Be in good standing with the Department; 3. (2) "Affordable housing appeals list" means the list, promulgated by the commissioner pursuant to section 8-30g(k) of the Connecticut General Statutes and section 8-30g-2 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, of those municipalities that are exempt from the affordable housing land use appeals procedure; (c) "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of the Department of Housing. Application and approval procedure (housing authorities) Grantee distribution of such funds shall be under the following conditions when an emergency exists. (4) Submit a statement in writing of the partnership's principal place of business. (1) Proof of clear title to the property; (c) For purposes of this section, eligible applicants shall be any tenant whose income does not exceed eighty percent (80%) of the area median income adjusted for family size and medical expenses, as determined from time to time by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development or a owner of a unit in a complex or building subject to the provisions of subsections (c) and (d) of Section 29-273. (1) A cooperation agreement between the housing authority and the municipality pursuant to section 8-71 of the Connecticut General Statutes, (i) "Housing Project" or "Project" means any work or undertaking, which may include acquisition of property, to provide decent, safe and sanitary dwelling units for families of low and moderate income. (f) If an application is approved, the Commissioner shall notify the developer that the program may proceed and inform the developer of the contents and terms of the contract for state financial assistance to be entered into between the developer and the state. (2) A resume including any previous participation in department programs, Effective December 27, 1990. (4) A resolution by the legislative body of the municipality that, should the area be designated by the Commissioner, the municipality shall pass an ordinance for the fixing of assessments on all commercial and residential property in the zone which is improved during the period of designation and, in the case of residential properties, is occupied by families whose income is less than 150% of the median family income of the municipality. (11) "Municipal approval" means approval by the governing body of the municipality where the property is located. (b) Each developer shall maintain complete and accurate books and records, insofar as they pertain to Hazardous material projects, and they shall be set up and maintained in accordance with the latest procedures approved by the Commissioner. (1) Determine an annual developer's fee by dividing the total fee by the duration of the project; Program review criteria Effective April 30, 1975, Sec. Effective December 17, 1987, Sec. 8-79a-16. 8-219e-8. (1) Submit a list of housing projects which they have developed, owned or managed; and Some of the features on CT.gov will not function properly with out javascript enabled. (2) The housing must meet the following conditions: Application and project approval process (1) its principal place of business and the telephone number; (a) Record Keeping (b) As part of said application, eligible homeowners shall be required to furnish proof of the following: The nonprofit corporation may request a meeting with the Commissioner to discuss his proposed action within ten days of his notice. (2) One main meal a day in the facility's main dining area. 8-37r-8. (c) Date of receipt of applications. The Commissioner may, from time to time, establish sales price limits for the dwellings. (c) If an application is approved, the Commissioner or his designated agent shall issue a commitment letter which notifies the developer, in writing, that the project may proceed and indicates the expected terms and conditions of the contract for financial assistance under this program. (a) Incorporation of definitions: The provisions of Section 8-45-9 (a) Co) (c) (d) (e) and (f), inclusive, except as otherwise provided, shall govern the implementation of elderly housing waiting lists. (A) employment or business history; 8-119d to 8-1191); Rental Housing for the Elderly (Sec. (5) Inform the Department, in writing, of the corporation's principal place of business. (a) Affirmative fair housing marketing and selection procedures shall be continued for the life of the project. (iv) any other documentation required by the Commissioner. Financial reporting and access to records (a) In addition to any state or local health department inspections, the subject property may be inspected by the Commissioner or his representative before, during and after the repairs, replacement or enlargement work is performed to ensure that the work undertaken with the loan is in accordance with the public health code and is at a cost consistent with the loan amount. These applications are to be completed by the tenants and returned to the local authority on or before February 15. The department shall issue a written notice of intended action at least 20 calendar days prior to the adoption, amendment, or repeal of any regulation, to those persons who have requested the department to provide such advance notice. (e) Applications shall be approved or disapproved by the Commissioner based on the factors listed in Section 8-214h-4 (c) above, the availability of financial assistance, and factors which shall include, but not be limited to: For example, a family of four can make up to $43,100 a year to qualify for housing assistance. At any time during regular business hours, and as often as the Commissioner may require, the Commissioner or his representatives shall be entitled to full and free access to the accounts, records and books of the organization relative to the project, said permission to include the right to make excerpts or transcripts from such accounts, records and books. Effective September 28, 1987. Effective May 18, 1990, Sec. (b) As part of the application and approval process, the developer shall be required to furnish the following: c. Oral hearings shall be conducted in accordance with the rules of evidence as applied to non-jury civil cases. (d) Such conference shall be held prior to initiation of sales or rental marketing activities. (e) Approval by State Bond Commission. Effective April 21, 1986, Sec. (1) preproject development costs, costs associated with the preparation of applications for federal funds, site acquisition and architectural review costs; (j) "Major Building Component" means roof structures, ceilings, wall or floor structures, foundations or plumbing, heating or electrical systems. Within that limitation the payment shall include the following amounts: Contracts and disbursements Effective November 30, 1990; amendment published in Conn. Law Journal February 9, 1999, effective January 13, 1999, Sec. 8-337-3. 8-214h-11. Reserved, Sec. (i) If the development is not completed within the planning and development timetable approved by the Commissioner, the property shall revert to the Department unless an extension is granted by the Commissioner in writing based upon conditions beyond the developer's control; (d) If the project plan is modified after the sale or lease of real property in the development project area, the modification must be consented to by the lessees or purchasers of such real property or their successors in interest affected by the proposed modification. (c) A statewide nonprofit housing development corporation shall, annually, provide income and racial data on all households entering a housing development which results from the use of financial assistance provided under this program. The following definitions apply to Sections 8-423-1 through 8-423-7 of the regulations of Connecticut State Agencies: Dwelling units claimed toward a state certificate of affordable housing completion that is provisionally approved, or provisionally approved and later denied by the department, may be claimed again on a subsequent application, so long as the moratorium resulting from provisional approval was in effect for less than one hundred eighty (180) days. (1) Acquisition of real property for housing or community facilities, including but not limited to, the costs associated with the acquisition or disposition of property through sale, lease, donation or otherwise, where the real property was or will be part of a housing and community development project; CT Housing Search CTHousingSearch.org - a FREE resource for finding and listing housing anywhere in Connecticut. (a) "Admission Income Limit" means the maximum income allowed for admission to an affordable housing development. Prior to the completion of the construction or rehabilitation of the project, quarterly financial statements shall also be submitted showing program costs to date and costs as budgeted along with the balance sheet. (ii) a for-profit partnership, limited partnership, joint venture, trust or association having as one of its purposes the construction, rehabilitation, ownership or operation of housing and having basic documents of organization approved by the Commissioner in accordance with regulations adopted pursuant to section 8-119jj of the Connecticut General Statutes; or (1) Assets, liabilities and partners' equity. (1) Be in good standing with the Department; (1) "Least likely to apply" means those persons who, in the main, do not live in the area of the development because of racial or ethnic patterns, perceived community attitudes, price or other factor, and thus need additional outreach to inform them of their opportunity to live in the development. Effective November 30, 1990, Sec. Effective August 18, 1988, Sec. (a) The maximum amount of funds available to a municipality for special development grants within an existing development project, is up to one hundred percent of the total cost of such special development activity. (a) The Commissioner may provide financial assistance to developers, equal to the cost of predevelopment activities financed by a mortgage loan under any federal or state housing statute. For an area to qualify as a housing development zone, the distressed municipality shall select an area which: (c) The Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plan shall be submitted on the form, and in the manner, prescribed by the department. Connecticut Housing Partners has been developing affordable housing solutions and expanded our reach as we respond to the growing need for affordable housing throughout the state using a partnership-based approach. 8-112a to 8-119c); Limited Equity Cooperative Housing (Sec. (1) The cost of operating and maintaining the development including its administrative costs, provision of reasonable reserves for repairs, maintenance and replacements, and vacancy and collection losses; Such appeal shall be made in writing, and brought within ten days of the adverse decision. Definitions "Emergency" means any situation in which a low income family or household has an actual or threatened termination of any fuel, or is unable to obtain utility service, or is unable to locate a company willing to provide oil or gas. (d) Recommendation of a funding allocation request to State Bond Commission by the Commissioner. (2) Notwithstanding subdivision (1) above, if an applicant is unable to repay a loan, the Commissioner may, at his discretion, adjust the terms and conditions of the loan to facilitate repayment, but in no case shall the term of the loan exceed thirty years. (a) The Commissioner may enter into a contract for financial assistance with any eligible homeowner for costs incurred in the repair, replacement or enlargement of subsurface sewage disposal systems that have been determined to be a nuisance in accordance with the public health code. (1) The covenants or restrictions must provide that the housing units must, at time of initial occupancy by each new household, be occupied by persons and families: (b) Developers may receive state financial assistance to carry out a project in accordance with a housing and community development plan. 8-119jj-1--8-119jj-15. 8-416-3. Recertification of Household Income. (f) "Finding of No Significant Impact" means "finding of no significant impact" as defined in Section 22a-1a-1 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies. (b) A displaced individual or family is entitled to be reimbursed for uninsurable loss or damage of their personal property while in the process of moving, if the loss or damage was not a result of their fault or negligence. (k) If the department fails to act within the time set by section 8-30g(l) of the Connecticut General Statutes, the application shall be deemed as having been granted provisional approval. Sec. State certificate of affordable housing completion; moratorium on applicability of section 8-30g of the Connecticut General Statutes to certain affordable housing applications During the period of operation of such project or projects, the authority shall submit to the commissioner for his approval its rent schedules and its standards of tenant eligibility and continued occupancy and any changes therein, and its proposed budget for each fiscal year, together with such reports and financial and operating statements as the commissioner finds necessary. Program description (b) If the modification is substantial and it is made before the Commissioner approves the project plan, the development shall hold a public hearing on the modified project plan and shall approve the modified project plan by adopting a resolution. (5) Names, addresses and telephone numbers of its current Commissioner, Directors, Officers, Statutory Agent for service or members of its legislative body; and d. where the commissioner shall be of the opinion that the parties should be left to seek redress by some other form of procedure. A displaced homeowner who qualifies under 8-273-25 (a) is entitled to a replacement housing payment of not more than $ 15,000. As part of an application for funding under this Section, the Commissioner may require that the CHDC provide documentation, in addition to that required by Section 8-218c-2, which demonstrates that one or more lenders have agreed in writing to participate in the program, describes the terms and conditions of their participation, and certifies that the lending institution will not pay less interest on the State funds deposited as the guarantee than it is paying for other investments of like amount and term. (d) Preference for predevelopment activities shall be given to developers who have applied for housing construction or rehabilitation funding under the Community Housing Development Corporations Program. Application process 8-37ee-304. If the result of the calculation is ten percent (10%) or more, the municipality shall be included in the list. (d) Project recommendations (d) Nonprofit corporations that receive funding under this program shall be required to comply with all rules and orders promulgated from time to time by the Commissioner and consistent with the Connecticut General Statutes for this program. 8-214d-9. (d) Anyone needing help in filling out the forms shall be assisted. (2) Evidence that the activity will serve low and moderate income families; (7) A commission, by regulation, may require that an affordable housing application that petitions for a rezoning of the property that is the subject of the application shall be accompanied by a conceptual site plan. Maximum housing payment calculations in set-aside developments Program description c. When all other possibilities have been exhausted, payments may be made from state appropriated emergency fuel assistance grant funds. (4) Submit evidence that the project proposed under the application was developed in whole or in part with financial assistance provided by the state or federal government; and, Effective April 30, 1975, Sec. (3) the waiver is in harmony with conserving public health, safety and welfare; and Effective January 22, 1986. (b) Each developer or owner shall furnish the Commissioner with financial statements and other reports relating to the development and operation of this program in such detail and at such time as he may require. Reporting requirements Effective June 24, 1986, Sec. (5) "Income Group" means one of the following household groups, adjusted by family size and based on the appropriate area median income established by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: (1) households with incomes twenty-five per cent (25%) or less of the area median income; (2) households with incomes more than twenty five per cent (25%) but not more than fifty percent (50%) of the area median income; (3) households with incomes more than fifty per cent (50%) but not more than eighty percent (80%) of the area median income; (4) households with incomes more than eighty per cent of the area median income but not more than one hundred percent (100%) of the area median income; and (5) households with incomes more than one hundred per cent of the area median income. (a) The Commissioner may solicit and/or accept applications for participation in this program from eligible developers to construct or rehabilitate a multi-family dwelling(s) in such a fashion as to be fully adaptable for use and occupancy by persons with or without physical or mental disabilities. (e) At any time during the regular business hours, and as often as the commissioner may require, the commissioner or representatives of the commissioner shall be entitled to full and free access to accounts, records, books, documents or other records of any program, applicant, or development financed whole or in part by the Housing Trust Fund Program. (d) Interview or Home Visit (c) A displaced person may not be paid for his moving expenses in advance of the actual move unless the agency concerned finds that a hardship would otherwise result. Effective June 26, 1989, Sec. The Connecticut affordable housing law does not change this requirement for affordable housing projects, i.e. (b) Loans made under this program shall be secured by a mortgage deed and note, signed when the loan note is executed and recorded in the land records of the municipality in which the subject property is located. For those developers selected for combination grants and loans, grant funds shall be limited to only those expenses which cannot feasibly be financed by the loan. Municipalities shall maintain complete and accurate books and records in accordance with the latest procedures approved by the Commissioner. Reporting and access to records (2) The following categories of other data may be maintained in personnel records: 8-37ee-13. May 3, 2005, Sec. (a) The developer or owner shall conduct a re-examination of low-income family income and composition annually. Moving expenses; individuals and families Effective April 20, 1990, Sec. Oral hearings shall be informal and shall be held at such time and place as designated by the commissioner, and the time and place will be stated in the written notice of intended action. Effective April 30, 1975, Sec. Eligibility of applicants and houses to be acquired b. if the commissioner grants the request and if no parties, with an interest in the matter, request an oral hearing thereon, the commissioner may decide the matter on the basis of the written statements of the parties. (b) Congregate services which may be included are: (a) An affordability plan shall include at least the elements set forth in section 8-30g(b)(1) of the Connecticut General Statutes and shall at a minimum contain or comply with the following: Any difference between the market value charged and the carrying charges computed upon verification shall be due to or from the Board of Directors, except that the Board of Directors may charge reasonable administrative and legal fees necessary to pursue the eviction process. Effective March 28, 1989, Sec. (b) As part of the application and program approval process, the housing authority, nonprofit corporation, or other developer shall be required to furnish the following: (a) Municipalities shall maintain complete and accurate books and records in accordance with the latest procedures approved by the Commissioner. (a) The Commissioner may provide loans to eligible developers to establish and administer a loan fund from which eligible developers may make loans or deferred loans to eligible borrowers for the development and rehabilitation of housing for low and moderate income families. 8-206e-4. The appropriate state agencies shall make a determination that the proposed project plan is, or is not, inimical to the planning program objectives of the agencies. Conveyance of land or interest in land to a municipality Sec. Effective April 20, 1990, Sec. (f) "Emergency Shelter Services" means the provision of temporary housing to homeless persons. The record may contain only such information as the parties may deem necessary, or as may be requested. Effective August 18, 1988, Sec. (2) A copy of the nonprofit housing development corporation's budget listing all revenue by source, as well as expenses to be supported by the proposed grant; and 8-289-1--6-289-6a. Rent determination Effective January 22, 1986, Sec. "Construction" refers to the creation of a new dwelling unit or units which did not previously exist. (2) Not being moved to a relocation site because it is not suitable for use there. (e) "Community Land Trust" means land or interests in land acquired by a nonprofit corporation to be held in trust for the purpose of providing housing for low and moderate income families. Effective April 30, 1975, Sec. (5) evidence of instructions to employees with respect to company policy of nondiscrimination in housing; Effective April 30, 1975, Sec. (g) A person who has exhausted all administrative remedies available within the department and who is aggrieved by the final decision may appeal to the superior court as provided in section 4-183 of the General Statutes. 8-214d-1. All examinations shall be in accordance with procedures established by the Department. Combined payments Planning grants may be made to municipalities to facilitate the planning of development projects. Eligibility Eligibility for admission (1) The name of the Department and division within the Department requesting the personal data; (e) A person or family approved by the Commissioner shall: 8-72-3. The department will issue a written notice of hearing at least 20 calendar days prior to the start of an oral hearing. Effective September 26, 1988, Sec. 8-337-2. (b) Vouchers issued by the Commissioner shall be submitted to the Commissioner of Revenue Services by the business firms to be used as a credit against any of the taxes to which such business firm is subject under Chapters 207, 208, 209, 210, 210a, 211,212, or 212a of the Connecticut General Statutes. (c) If an application is disapproved, the developer shall be notified in writing of the reasons for the disapproval. (d) When an individual is asked to supply personal data to the Department of Housing, the Department shall disclose to that individual, upon request: (a) The Commissioner is authorized to provide tax credit vouchers to business firms making contributions to eligible housing program(s) which benefit low and moderate income families and which are developed, sponsored or managed by nonprofit corporations. Effective January 27, 1983, Sec. Secs. 8-416-5. Examinations shall be performed by independent public accountants registered to practice in the State of Connecticut, or by qualified Department personnel. Recipients should inform applicants that an appeal should be made immediately to assure their return to the applicant pool if they prevail. The department of community affairs may develop and issue other administrative and programmatic instructions as required in order to execute this grant program. (14) "Second Mortgage" means the second lien placed upon real estate which is already pledged as security for a first mortgage loan. 8-119jj-22. If the commissioner denies the request, he shall so state in writing to the petitioner, along with his reasons for the denial. (o) "Urban Homesteading Agency" means the agency designated by the legislative body of a municipality pursuant to Section 8-169q of the Connecticut General Statutes. (a) The Commissioner may solicit and/or accept applications from distressed municipalities for designation of an area as a housing development zone. (1) any needs outlined in the Five Year Housing Advisory Plan; (6) Execution of a contract between the State of Connecticut and the community housing development corporation or nonprofit corporation. (6) "Department" means the Department of Economic and Community Development. (p) "Urban Homesteading Fund" means the fund established to make grants and loans pursuant to Section 8-169w of the Connecticut General Statutes. (a) Each municipality shall maintain complete and accurate books, records and contract documents, insofar as they pertain to the municipal program and its project(s). To make it easier for you to get the assistance you need, we have put together the following resources: 2-1-1 is a free community service administered by the United Way of Connecticut. Effective December 17, 1981, Sec. This program shall terminate on June 1, 1991. Revision means an act of revising. Contract for financial assistance Permitted use of personal data (16) "Total Estimated Dwelling Units" means the number of dwelling units in the municipality, based on the most recent United States decennial census published by the United States Census Bureau. (c) Eligible expenses include but are not limited to: appraisals, title searches, legal fees, option agreements, architectural, and engineering fees, financing fees, closing costs, construction, rehabilitation, renovation, and such other expenses as the Commissioner shall deem to be reasonable and necessary. Upon completion of the site review, the applicant will be notified by the Department of the results of the site review and the Department's recommendation concerning the proposed planning project. (a) In addition to whatever remedies exist in the contract, the nonprofit corporation shall, upon demand by the Commissioner, transfer title to the State for that land or interests in land acquired with the grant, if the Commissioner determines that: Characteristics of affirmative fair marketing programs (d) For the purpose of paragraphs (a) (2) and (b) (2) of this section, if a homeowner inherits an interest in a dwelling by devise or operation of law, his tenure of ownership includes the tenure of the preceding homeowner. In no case shall the term of the loan exceed the term of the first mortgage loan obtained for the purpose of purchasing such dwelling. (1) a copy of the nonprofit corporation's operating budget listing all revenue by source as well as expenses to be supported by the proposed grant; The interim loan may either be converted to a permanent loan or repaid directly to the Commissioner. (d) "Family" means a household consisting of one or more persons. 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