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Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 119kk - Elderly Rental Assistance Program (RAP) › Section 8-119kk-4 - Grantee and tenant eligibility and selection

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) The commissioner shall select a grantee to participate in the program based on criteria that shall include but not be limited to the following:
(1) Demonstration of the need for rental assistance;
(2) Demonstration that the grantee has an approved management plan for the period;
(3) Demonstration that the grantee is in good standing with the department;
(4) The apparent capability of the grantee to manage the project in a decent, safe and fiscally prudent manner; and
(5) The availability of funds from sources other than the program established by section 8-119kk of the Connecticut General Statutes.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 119kk - Elderly Rental Assistance Program (RAP) › Section 8-119kk-5 - Rental assistance computation

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) The tenant contribution shall be thirty percent (30%) of the tenant's adjusted gross monthly income less a utility allowance, if applicable. The amount of rental assistance shall be the difference between the tenant contribution and the base rent for housing projects subject to the provisions of Sections 8-112a to 8-119c, inclusive, of the Connecticut General Statutes.
(b) The maximum allowable rent for an eligible elderly housing project shall be established by the commissioner, or his agent, in such a manner that the grantee shall manage and operate the elderly housing project at the lowest possible rate consistent with the production of revenues, which, together with all other available money, revenues, income and receipts from whatever sources derived, will be sufficient to pay for the operation or management plan for such project or projects, which shall be adequate for debt service on any notes or bonds issued for such development cost, administration, including a State service charge as established by the commissioner, other operating costs and establishment of reasonable reserves for repairs, maintenance and replacements, vacancy and collection losses. This maximum rental charge shall be determined through the review and approval of an annual operating budget and management plan by the commissioner, or his agent.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 119kk - Elderly Rental Assistance Program (RAP) › Section 8-119kk-6 - Recertification of household income

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) The grantee shall conduct a re-examination of household income and composition annually. The grantee shall adjust the amount of each household's assistance payment at the time of the effective date of the annual recertification to reflect changes in the household's adjusted gross income.
(b) During the term of the household's rental agreement, the household may request a redetermination of its contribution because of significant changes in its adjusted gross income and the household is required to report substantial changes in income or any change in household composition to the grantee.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 119kk - Elderly Rental Assistance Program (RAP) › Section 8-119kk-7 - Disbursement of funds

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) The grantee shall administer the funds in accordance with the provisions of Section 8-115a of the Connecticut General Statutes and shall maintain complete and accurate books and records in accordance with the department's housing and accounting manuals.
(b) Rental assistance payments shall be paid to the grantee by the department. These payments shall cover the difference between base rent and the portion of the rent payable by the households, as submitted on Exhibit A to the assistance agreement.
(c) Payments shall be made twice a year, upon submission by the grantee and approval by the department of a request for payment in a form and manner acceptable to the department.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 119kk - Elderly Rental Assistance Program (RAP) › Section 8-119kk-8 - Reporting requirements and audits

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) The grantee shall submit periodic financial and program reports to the department in accordance with the terms specified in its contractual agreement with the department.
(b) The grantee shall be subject to audit of all books and records related to the program established by section 8-119kk of the Connecticut General Statutes.
(c) The grantee subject to a federal and/or state single audit shall have an audit performed of its account annually. The audit shall be in accordance with the department's audit guide and the requirements established by federal law and state statute. If the grantee is not subject to a federal and/or state single audit, it shall be subject to a project specific audit of its accounts within ninety (90) days of the completion of the project or at such times as required by the commissioner. Such audit shall be in accordance with the department's audit guide. An independent public accountant as defined by generally accepted government-auditing standards (GAGAS) shall conduct the audits. At the discretion and with the approval of the commissioner, examiners from the department may conduct project specific audits.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 119t - Independent Living for Handicapped and Developmentally Disabled Persons › Section 8-119t-1 - Definitions

Current through July 10, 2024
The following Definitions apply to Section 8-119t-1 through 8-119t-8 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies:
(1) "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Economic and Community Development.
(2) "Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy" means the planning document described in 42 United States Code Section 12705 or the planning document of general applicability in the State with respect to housing and community development which is determined by the Commissioner to constitute the successor to the planning document described in 42 United States Section 12705.
(3) "Department" means the Department of Economic and Community Development.
(4) "Financial assistance" means grants provided to statewide, private, nonprofit housing development corporations pursuant to Section 8-119t of the Connecticut General Statutes.
(5) "Handicapped and developmentally disabled persons" means any persons who are physically or mentally handicapped including but not limited to, mentally retarded, physically disabled, sensory impaired and autistic persons.
(6) "Low and moderate income" means persons whose income does not exceed one hundred percent (100%) of the area median income, adjusted for family size, as determined from time to time by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.
(7) "Nonprofit housing development corporation" means a nonprofit corporation that may conduct business statewide, incorporated pursuant to Chapter 600 of the Connecticut General Statutes, having as one of its purposes the construction, rehabilitation, ownership or operation of housing and having articles of incorporation approved by the Commissioner.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 119t - Independent Living for Handicapped and Developmentally Disabled Persons › Section 8-119t-2 - Program description

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) The Commissioner may enter into a contract with an eligible statewide, private nonprofit housing development corporation for financial assistance in the form of a grant to facilitate the development of small non-institutionalized living units for low and moderate income handicapped and developmentally disabled persons.
(b) The Commissioner may waive any nonstatutory requirements imposed by Section 8-119t-1 to Section 8-119t-8, inclusive, of these regulations. Requests for a waiver shall be in writing, addressed to the commissioner. Such waiver may only be granted with sufficient evidence that:
(1) the literal enforcement of such provision or provisions provide for exceptional difficulty or unusual hardship not caused by the recipient;
(2) the benefit to be gained by waiver of the provision or provisions is clearly outweighed by the detriment which shall result from enforcement;
(3) the waiver is in harmony with conserving public health, safety and welfare; and
(4) the waiver is in the best interest of the state.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 119t - Independent Living for Handicapped and Developmentally Disabled Persons › Section 8-119t-3 - Eligible developers

Current through July 10, 2024
A nonprofit housing development corporation shall:
(1) Submit an endorsed certificate of incorporation certified by the Secretary of State, which includes the articles of incorporation, that state that it is organized and operating to expand independent living opportunities for low and moderate income handicapped and developmentally disabled persons;
(2) Submit a certificate of good standing certified by the Secretary of State;
(3) Submit a list of independent living housing projects which it has developed, owned or managed;
(4) Submit a statement authorizing the Commissioner to apply for a credit report; and
(5) Inform the Department, in writing, of the corporation's principal place of business.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 119t - Independent Living for Handicapped and Developmentally Disabled Persons › Section 8-119t-4 - Eligible activities

Current through July 10, 2024
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:
(1) preproject development costs, costs associated with the preparation of applications for federal funds, site acquisition and architectural review costs;
(2) general operating expenses including rent, utilities, supplies, telephone, postage, printing, travel and insurance;
(3) benefits and salaries of the nonprofit corporation's staff;
(4) the provision of technical assistance services to developers involved in the development of housing for low and moderate income handicapped and developmentally disabled persons;
(5) other personal and consulting services related to the acquisition, construction and/or rehabilitation of housing for handicapped and developmentally disabled persons; and
(6) community outreach.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 119t - Independent Living for Handicapped and Developmentally Disabled Persons › Section 8-119t-5 - Application process

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) The Commissioner may solicit or accept applications for financial assistance from eligible statewide nonprofit housing development corporations.
(b) As part of the application and approval process, the statewide nonprofit housing development corporation shall be required to furnish the following:
(1) Certification of the nonprofit corporation's eligibility, as defined in Section 8-119t-2 of the regulations of Connecticut State Agencies;
(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
(3) A description and timetable of the nonprofit corporation's present and projected activities involving the project to be undertaken.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 119t - Independent Living for Handicapped and Developmentally Disabled Persons › Section 8-119t-6 - Contract for financial assistance

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) Following approval of an application by the Commissioner, the State, acting by and through the Commissioner, may enter into a contract with a statewide nonprofit housing development corporation for financial assistance.
(b) Such contract shall include, but not be limited to, the amount of the grant to be provided, the term of the contract and the rights and obligations of the parties under the contract.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 119t - Independent Living for Handicapped and Developmentally Disabled Persons › Section 8-119t-7 - Reporting and access to records

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) A statewide nonprofit housing development corporation shall maintain complete and accurate records, in accordance with the latest procedures approved by the Commissioner.
(b) A statewide nonprofit housing development corporation shall furnish the Commissioner with financial statements and other reports relating to the development and operation of the project as well as information regarding the households being served, in such detail, and at such times, as the Commissioner may require.
(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. Such data shall cover the period through September thirtieth and shall be provided on all households entering a housing development and those occupying the development during the year or as determined by the Commissioner.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 119t - Independent Living for Handicapped and Developmentally Disabled Persons › Section 8-119t-8 - Fiscal compliance and examination

Current through July 10, 2024
A statewide nonprofit housing development corporation receiving financial assistance under this program shall be subject to an examination of all books and records related to the project. Examinations shall be performed by independent public accountants registered to practice in the State of Connecticut, or by qualified department personnel. All examinations shall be performed in accordance with procedures established by the Department.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 169w - Urban Homesteading Loan Fund › Urban Homesteading Program › Section 8-169w-2 - Program description

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) The Urban Homesteading Program is designed to provide the following: low interest loans to urban homesteaders for the purchase and rehabilitation of or construction on urban homestead property; and grants to the community housing development corporation chartered under Section 8-218f of the Connecticut General Statutes for the purchase and rehabilitation of or construction on urban homestead property.
(b) The purpose of this program is to return as many vacant and abandoned properties as possible to the supply of maintained, taxable residential properties as well as to provide home ownership opportunities for low and moderate income families and to make public investments in urban neighborhoods to preserve and stabilize them.
(c) Organizations shall be required to comply with all rules and orders that may be promulgated from time to time by the Commissioner and consistent with the Connecticut General Statutes for the development and management of urban homesteading projects.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 169w - Urban Homesteading Loan Fund › Urban Homesteading Program › Section 8-169w-3 - Eligibility

Current through July 10, 2024
(a)
Organizations
Organizations eligible to receive assistance under the Urban Homesteading Program include urban homesteading agencies, the community housing development corporation chartered under Section 8-218f of the Connecticut General Statutes, and any nonprofit corporation incorporated pursuant to Chapter 600 of the General Statutes, having as one of its purposes the construction, rehabilitation, ownership or operation of housing and having articles of incorporation approved by the Commissioner, which is an urban homesteader as defined in Section 8-169w-1(n) above.
(b)
Property
Urban homestead property can be utilized by urban homesteaders and the community housing development corporation chartered under Section 8-218f of the Connecticut General Statutes for the following purposes:
(1) abandoned property may be used for rehabilitation activities;
(2) vacant municipally owned property may be used for construction activities.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 169w - Urban Homesteading Loan Fund › Urban Homesteading Program › Section 8-169w-4 - Application process

Current through July 10, 2024
(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.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 169w - Urban Homesteading Loan Fund › Urban Homesteading Program › Section 8-169w-5 - Contract for financial assistance

Current through July 10, 2024
(a)
Bond Commission Approval
The Commissioner shall, from time to time, request approval of state financial assistance in the form of loans or grants or any combination thereof from the State Bond Commission.
(b)
Contract Requirements
(1) Following preliminary approval by the State Bond Commission pursuant to the provisions of Section 3-20 of the Connecticut General Statutes, the state, acting by and through the Commissioner, may enter into a contract or contracts with an eligible organization for financial assistance for a project or projects in the form of loans or grants or any combination thereof in an amount not in excess of the development cost of the project or projects as approved by the Commissioner.
(2) Such contract shall include, but not be limited to, the following: affirmative action requirements, the amount of financial assistance to be provided, the term of the contract, and the rights and obligations of the parties under the contract or contracts.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 169w - Urban Homesteading Loan Fund › Urban Homesteading Program › Section 8-169w-8 - Financial reporting and access to records

Current through July 10, 2024
(a)
Record Keeping
Each organization shall maintain complete and accurate books and records, insofar as they pertain to state urban homesteading projects, and they shall be set up and maintained in accordance with the latest manual approved by the Commissioner.
(b)
Financial Statements
Each organization shall furnish the Commissioner with financial statements and other reports relating to the development and operation of the project in such detail and at such times as he may require.
(c)
Access to Records
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.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 169w - Urban Homesteading Loan Fund › Urban Homesteading Program › Section 8-169w-9 - Fiscal compliance and examination

Current through July 10, 2024
Organizations receiving financial assistance shall be subject to examination of all books and records related to the project. Examinations shall be performed by independent public accountants registered to practice in the State of Connecticut, or by qualified Department personnel. All examinations shall be in accordance with procedures established by the Department. 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.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 198 - Municipal Development Projects › Section 8-198-1 - Definitions

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) "Act" means Chapter 132 of the General Statutes, as amended.
(b) "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Economic Development.
(c) "Department" means the Department of Economic Development.
(d) "Environmental Assessment" means "environmental assessment" as defined in Section 22a-1a-1 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies.
(e) "Environmental Impact Evaluation" means "environmental impact evaluation" as defined in Section 22a-1a-1 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies.
(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.
(g) "Mini-Industrial Project" means a development project which primarily involves acquisition, rehabilitation, demolition, relocation or associated site improvements of real property in existing built-up areas.
(h) "Project Plan" means a detailed written document concerning a proposed development project.
(i) "Site Review" means the review process by which state agencies review the site for the proposed project and indicate state agency concerns relative to the site and whether the plan for the site may, or may not, be inimical to the planning program objectives of the specific agency. The site review shall be coordinated by the Office of Policy and Management. The Department will provide the Office of Policy and Management the information and material needed for the site review.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 198 - Municipal Development Projects › Section 8-198-2 - General eligibility requirements

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) The Commissioner is authorized to make grants to eligible municipalities to carry out the provisions of the Act. In order to be eligible to receive grants, the municipality must have a planning commission.
(b) The municipality is authorized to designate by vote of its legislative body, the economic development commission or the redevelopment agency of the municipality or a non-profit development corporation as its development agency. The municipality may, with the approval of the Commissioner, designate a separate development agency for each development project it undertakes under the act.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 198 - Municipal Development Projects › Section 8-198-3 - Eligibility requirements for planning and special planning grants

Current through July 10, 2024
Planning grants may be made to municipalities to facilitate the planning of development projects. Special planning grants may be made to municipalities to facilitate the planning of development projects that consist predominantly of industrial buildings which it is anticipated, within eighteen months, shall have more than fifty percent of the usable floor space unused or substantially underutilized and shall result in significant unemployment as a result of the vacating of floor space.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 198 - Municipal Development Projects › Section 8-198-4 - Application procedure for planning and special planning grants

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) The Commissioner shall require the submission of a pre-application to enable the Department to make a preliminary evaluation of the proposed development project. The specific submission requirements for the pre-application shall be determined by the Department. In order to effectively evaluate the proposed development project, the Department may conduct on-site inspections of the project area.
(b) The applicant's pre-application submission may be provided to appropriate state agencies for a site review. 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.
(c) Applications for planning or special planning grants shall be made on forms prescribed by the Department and available at its office on written request. The specific submission requirements for the application shall be determined by the Department.
(d) The applicant's application submission shall be provided to appropriate state agencies for a site review unless:
(1) the municipality entirely funds the planning of the development project;
(2) the application is for a mini-industrial project; or
(3) the applicant submitted a pre-application and it was reviewed by the appropriate state agencies.
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.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 198 - Municipal Development Projects › Section 8-198-5 - Determination of the amount of funding for planning and special planning grants

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) The maximum grant available to a non-distressed municipality for planning grants shall not exceed fifty percent of the estimated reasonable cost of such planning. The grant to a distressed municipality, as defined in Section 32-9p of the General Statutes, shall not exceed one hundred percent of the estimated reasonable cost of such planning, subject to a determination by the Commissioner that there is a substantial likelihood that the planned development project will be consummated. The reasonable cost of such planning is to be determined by the Commissioner. The municipal share of the planning or special planning grant may be paid in non cash contributions, the value of which are to be determined by the Commissioner.
(b) Eligible planning costs include:
(1) a feasibility study;
(2) a marketability study;
(3) a boundary survey;
(4) a topographical survey;
(5) test borings;
(6) a soil and site analysis;
(7) other planning and engineering required to prepare the elements of a project plan;
(8) title description and title search for all land parcels to be acquired for the project;
(9) real estate appraisals for all land parcels, structures, furniture, equipment and other improvements to be acquired or contributed to the project;
(10) options to purchase real property situated within the project area;
(11) a Statement of Minority Participation;
(12) administrative expenses;
(13) appraisal reviews required by the Department; and
(14) written documents as outlined in Sections 22a-1 to 22a-1h, inclusive, of the General Statutes and in the regulations adopted to implement said sections.
Interim and final audits are not eligible project costs
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 198 - Municipal Development Projects › Section 8-198-6 - Requirements for the adoption and approval of the project plan

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) Upon commitment of planning or special planning grant funds, the development agency begins preparing the project plan for the development project. The required elements of the project plan are contained in Section 8-189 of the General Statutes.
(b) When the proposed project plan is completed and prior to approval by the development agency, the development agency shall send a number of copies, to be determined by the Department, to the Commissioner. 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. 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. If a determination is made that the plan is inimical, the individual agency shall state its reasons for making this determination. Upon receipt of the remarks of the state agencies through the Office of Policy and Management, the Department shall transmit the remarks to the development agency. In a case of an inimical determination, the Department shall indicate to the development agency that the proposed project plan cannot be determined by the Department to be complete without resolution of the inimical determination.
(c) Prior to the approval of the plan by the development agency:
(1) The planning commission of the municipality, or a subgroup designated by the planning commission of the municipality, shall adopt a resolution stating that the project plan is in accord with the plan of development for the municipality.
(2) The regional planning agency, if any, or a subgroup designated by the regional planning agency, shall adopt a resolution stating that the project plan is in accord with the plan of development for the region in which the municipality is located. If the regional planning agency or the subgroup designated by the regional planning agency, fails to adopt such a resolution within thirty-five days of receipt of the project plan, it shall be presumed that the regional planning agency does not disapprove of the project plan.
(3) The development agency shall hold at least one public hearing on the project plan. A notice of the time, place and subject matter of the public hearing must be publicized in a newspaper of general circulation in the municipality. The publication of the notice of the public hearing shall not be made less than one week nor more than three weeks prior to the date set for the public hearing. One copy of the minutes of the public hearing shall be forwarded to the Department with a publisher's certificate of the notice of the hearing which appeared in the newspaper;
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 198 - Municipal Development Projects › Section 8-198-7 - Modification of the project plan

Current through July 10, 2024
The development agency may modify a project plan at anytime, provided that:
(a) If the modification is minor, the development agency shall approve the modified project plan by adopting a resolution that specifically approves the findings made in the modified project plan in accordance with section 8-189(k) of the General Statutes;
(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. The legislative body of the municipality shall approve the modified project plan by adopting a resolution. The resolutions adopted by the development agency and the legislative body of the municipality shall specifically approve the findings made in the modified project plan in accordance with section 8-189(k)  of the General Statutes;
(c) If the modification is substantial and it is made after the Commissioner approves the project plan, the modified project plan shall be adopted in the same manner as the project plan;
(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.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 198 - Municipal Development Projects › Section 8-198-8 - Eligibility requirements for development and special development grants

Current through July 10, 2024
Any municipality which has completed a project plan or a redevelopment plan in accordance with Section 8-189 and 8-191 of the General Statutes and with these regulations, which has been approved by the Commissioner, is eligible to apply for a development or special development grant.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 198 - Municipal Development Projects › Section 8-198-9 - Application procedure for development and special development grants

Current through July 10, 2024
Applications for development and special development grants shall be made on forms prescribed by the Department and available at its office on written request. Other specific submission requirements will be determined by the Department. Upon approval of the application by the Department, an offer of grant funds is made by the Department, subject to authorization of funds by the State Bond Commission and the execution of a Grant Assistance Agreement between the development agency and the Department.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 198 - Municipal Development Projects › Section 8-198-10 - Determination of the amount of funding for developmental grants

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) The amount of funds available to a municipality for development grants is based on a percentage of the net project cost. The net project cost is the total project cost less the estimated income from the project. Eligible project costs include:
(1) real estate acquisition and disposition financing for a period;
(2) site clearance;
(3) site development;
(4) planning and engineering;
(5) administration of the project;
(6) interest costs for temporary and definitive financing for a period not to exceed five years on a principal amount not to exceed the required matching local share; and
(7) relocation.
The purchase of vehicles and interim and final audits are not eligible costs. Interim audits are required every two years through the duration of the development project.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 198 - Municipal Development Projects › Section 8-198-11 - Determination of the amount of funding for special development grants

Current through July 10, 2024
(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. Eligible activities for special development grants within an existing development project include:
(1) site improvements;
(2) utility facilities;
(3) water facilities;
(4) road facilities;
(5) sewerage facilities;
(6) related engineering services; and
(7) relocation expenses to assist business and industrial firms to locate and construct buildings within development projects.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 203 - Description of Organization › Section 8-203-5 - Part III-Petitions, grievances, declaratory rulings, judicial review and notices (Repealed)

Current through July 10, 2024
For 2014 repeal, see Sec. 54 of Public Act 14-187. (June 11, 2014)
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 206e - Housing Assistance and Counseling Program › Section 8-206e-1 - Definitions

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Housing.
(b) "Department" means the Department of Housing.
(c) "Financial Assistance" means a grant-in-aid provided to a nonprofit corporation for expenses incurred in providing housing assistance and counseling services.
(d) "Housing Assistance and Counseling Services" means information provided by the Department of Housing or a nonprofit corporation to the public on the legal rights and obligations of landlords and tenants, the financing of owner-occupied and rental housing purchases, improvements and renovations, the availability of housing-related programs and services and mediation services to resolve disputes between landlords and tenants.
(e) "Nonprofit Corporation" means a nonprofit corporation incorporated pursuant to Chapter 600 of the Connecticut General Statutes, having as one of its purposes the provision of housing-related information and services.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 206e - Housing Assistance and Counseling Program › Section 8-206e-2 - Program description

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) The Commissioner is authorized to enter into a contract with a nonprofit corporation to provide financial assistance in the form of a grant-in-aid for expenses incurred in providing housing assistance and counseling services to the public.
(b) Services provided by the Department or a nonprofit corporation may include but not be limited to: information on the legal rights and obligations of landlords and tenants, the financing of owner-occupied and rental housing purchases, improvements and renovations, the availability of housing-related programs and services and mediation services to resolve disputes between landlords and tenants.
(c) Financial assistance provided to nonprofit corporations shall be used for expenses incurred in providing housing assistance and counseling services.
(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.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 206e - Housing Assistance and Counseling Program › Section 8-206e-3 - Eligibility

Current through July 10, 2024
A nonprofit corporation must:
(a) Certify that it is recognized as a tax exempt organization by the federal government or the State of Connecticut;
(b) Submit an endorsed certificate of incorporation certified by the Secretary of the State;
(c) Submit a certificate of good standing certified by the Secretary of the State;
(d) Inform the Department in writing of the corporation's principal place of business;
(e) Submit articles of incorporation or bylaws that state as one of its purposes the provision of housing-related information and services; and
(f) Submit a list of names, addresses and telephone numbers of its current directors or officers and statutory agent for service.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 206e - Housing Assistance and Counseling Program › Section 8-206e-4 - Application

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) The Commissioner may solicit or accept applications for financial assistance from nonprofit corporations.
(b) As part of the application and approval process, the nonprofit corporation must furnish the following:
(1) Evidence of the nonprofit corporation's eligibility as defined in Section 3 above;
(2) Information on the nonprofit corporation's experience in providing the required services, including the background and training of staff;
(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,
(4) Evidence of continuing staff education.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 206e - Housing Assistance and Counseling Program › Section 8-206e-5 - Eligible expenses

Current through July 10, 2024
Nonprofit corporations may receive state financial assistance for the costs of providing housing assistance and counseling services including, but not limited to:
(a) staff salaries,
(b) the purchase of supplies, equipment and training materials,
(c) printing and postage costs related to publications distributed at no cost to the public,
(d) legal services related to mediation services for landlords and tenants,
(e) rent and utilities including telephone, and
(f) insurance.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 206e - Housing Assistance and Counseling Program › Section 8-206e-6 - Financial reporting and access to records

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) Each nonprofit corporation shall maintain complete and accurate books and records, insofar as they pertain to a state housing assistance and counseling program, and they shall be set up and maintained in accordance with the latest procedures approved by the Commissioner.
(b) Each nonprofit corporation shall furnish the Commissioner with financial statements and other reports relating to the establishment of the housing assistance and counseling program in such detail and at such times as he may require.
(c) 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 nonprofit corporation relative to the program, said permission to include the right to make or require the nonprofit corporation to provide excerpts or transcripts from such accounts, records and books.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 206e - Housing Assistance and Counseling Program › Section 8-206e-7 - Fiscal compliance and examination

Current through July 10, 2024
Nonprofit corporations receiving financial assistance shall be subject to examination of all books and records related to the project. Examinations shall be performed by independent public accountants licensed to practice in the State of Connecticut, or by qualified Department personnel. All examinations shall be in accordance with procedures established by the Department. An examination will be completed at such times as the Department may require.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 214d - Land Bank/Land Trust Fund › Section 8-214d-2 - Program description

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) The Commissioner is authorized to extend financial assistance in the form of a grant to nonprofit corporations, to enable them to acquire, hold and manage land and interests in land for the purpose of providing for existing and future housing needs of low and moderate income families.
(b)
Program Purpose:
(1) Land Bank Program: to permit a nonprofit corporation to take advantage of an opportunity to acquire suitable property at a time when the corporation may be unable, for good and sufficient reason, as approved by the Commissioner, to actively pursue the development of a housing project for low and moderate income families.
(2) Land Trust Program: to permit a nonprofit corporation to acquire land or interests in land suitable for development and preservation of housing that will remain affordable to low and moderate income families.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 214d - Land Bank/Land Trust Fund › Section 8-214d-3 - Program requirements under land bank

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) Within two years of the date of acquisition of the property, the nonprofit corporation must submit to the Commissioner, a plan for the development of the land acquired under the Land Bank Program.
(b) The nonprofit corporation's plan must demonstrate that it currently has an application for project financing under review by a governmental or private financial institution.
(c) The nonprofit corporation's plan must demonstrate a mechanism, acceptable to the Commissioner, which will guarantee that the land will continue to provide housing affordable to low and moderate income families.
(d) If the nonprofit corporation is unable to submit a plan within the required two year period, the Commissioner may grant an extension if he determines that it is in the best interest of the state.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 214d - Land Bank/Land Trust Fund › Section 8-214d-4 - Program requirements under land trust

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) Nonprofit corporations shall hold in trust all land and interests in land acquired under this program in order to encourage the development of housing for low and moderate income families. The nonprofit corporation may:
(1) Lease land and interests in land to low and moderate income families, limited equity cooperatives or other nonprofit corporations;
(2) Sell or lease currently existing buildings or improvements to low and moderate income families, limited equity cooperatives or other nonprofit corporations; or
(3) Allow such low and moderate income families, limited equity cooperatives or other nonprofit corporations to place and hold title to new or additional buildings or improvements on the land.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 214d - Land Bank/Land Trust Fund › Section 8-214d-5 - Eligibility

Current through July 10, 2024
To be eligible for a grant under this program, a nonprofit corporation shall:
(1) Certify that it is recognized by the federal or state government as a tax exempt organization, if applicable;
(2) Submit an endorsed certificate of incorporation certified by the Secretary of the State which states that the nonprofit corporation has, as one of its purposes, the construction, rehabilitation, ownership or operation of low and moderate income family housing;
(3) Submit a certificate of good standing certified by the Secretary of the State;
(4) Inform the Department, in writing, of the corporation's principal place of business;
(5) Demonstrate the ability to undertake the development of the project through the provision of financial statements of the nonprofit corporation;
(6) Submit a list of any housing project(s) developed, owned or managed by the nonprofit corporation;
(7) Submit names, addresses and telephone numbers of its current directors or officers and statutory agent for service; and
(8) Submit a statement authorizing the Commissioner to apply for a credit report from any appropriate credit reporting agency covering the nonprofit corporation for consideration in determining the financial capability of the nonprofit corporation.