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Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 273 - Relocation Assistance Appeal › Section 8-273-14 - Moving expenses: advertising businesses

Current through July 10, 2024
A displaced person who conducts a lawful activity primarily for assisting in the purchase, sale, resale, manufacture, processing, or marketing of products, commodities, personal property, or services by the erection and maintenance of outdoor advertising displays, whether or not the displays are located on the premises on which any of those activities are conducted, is entitled to the moving expenses described in Section 8-273-13.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 273 - Relocation Assistance Appeal › Section 8-273-15 - Low value, high bulk property: businesses and farm operations

Current through July 10, 2024
In the case of low value, high bulk personal property, such as junk, stockpiled sand, gravel, minerals, metals, or similar items, used in connection with a relocated business or farm operation, payment for actual reasonable moving expenses may not be more than the cost of replacing that property at the relocation site less the amount for which it could be sold at the displacement site.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 273 - Relocation Assistance Appeal › Section 8-273-16 - Actual direct losses: businesses and farm operations

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) Subject to the requirements and limitations in paragraphs (b) through (f) of this section, a displaced person who conducts a business or farm operation is entitled to payment for actual direct losses of personal property that is used in connection with the business or farm operation but is -
(1) No longer needed because the business or farm operation is being discontinued; or
(2) Not being moved to a relocation site because it is not suitable for use there.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 273 - Relocation Assistance Appeal › Section 8-273-17 - Expenses in searching for replacement business or farm operation

Current through July 10, 2024
A displaced person who conducts a business or farm operation is entitled to not more than $500. or such higher amount as the agency concerned considers justified under the circumstances, for actual reasonable expenses in searching for a replacement business or farm operation including -
(1) Cost of Travel;
(2) Cost for meals and lodging;
(3) An amount for time spent searching, based on the salary or earnings of the displaced person from the business or farm operation, but not more than $10. per hour; and
(4) If the agency concerned considers it desirable, the cost of a broker or realtor to locate a replacement site.
A displaced person who conducts an advertising business described in Section 8-273-14, is entitled to not more than $100., or if the agency concerned considers it justified under the circumstances not more than $500., for actual reasonable expenses in searching for a replacement outdoor advertising display site.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 273 - Relocation Assistance Appeal › Section 8-273-18 - Fixed allowance; businesses

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) A displaced person who conducts a business and elects to receive a fixed allowance in lieu of actual moving and related expenses is entitled to a fixed amount equal to the average annual net income of the business, computed in accordance with 8-273-20, but not less than $2,500 or more than $10,000, if that business -
(1) Substantially contributes to the income of the displaced person;
(2) Cannot, in the opinion of the agency concerned, be relocated without substantial loss of existing patronage taking into consideration -
(i) The type of business;
(ii) The nature of its clientele; and
(iii) The relative importance of the displacement and proposed relocation sites to the business, and
(3) Is not part of a commercial enterprise having at least one other establishment engaged in the same or similar business which is not being acquired by a State agency or the United States.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 273 - Relocation Assistance Appeal › Section 8-273-19 - Fixed allowance; farm operation

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) A displaced person who conducts a farm operation and elects to receive a fixed allowance in lieu of actual moving and related expenses is entitled to a fixed amount equal to the average annual net income of the farm operation, computed in accordance with 8-273-20, but not less than $2500, or more than $10,000.
(b) In the case of a partial acquisition and displacement of a farm operation, the fixed allowance described in paragraph (a) of this section may be paid only if the agency concerned finds that-
(1) The displaced activity was a farm operation before the acquisition of the displacement site; and
(2) The property remaining after acquisition is not an economic unit.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 273 - Relocation Assistance Appeal › Section 8-273-20 - Computing average annual net income; businesses and farm operations

Current through July 10, 2024
(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. Net earnings include compensation obtained from the business or farm operation by its owner, his spouse, or dependents, or in the case of a corporate owner, by the holder or a majority of the common stock, his spouse, or dependents.
(b) For the purpose of determining majority ownership, stock held by an individual, his spouse, and his dependents shall lie treated as a unit.
(c) If the agency concerned finds that the 2 tax years immediately preceding displacement are not representative, or if the business or farm operation has not been in operation that long, it may, with the concurrence of the appropriate state agency official, prescribe some other time period for computing average annual net income.
(d) If a displaced person who conducts a business or farm operation elects to receive a fixed payment under this subpart, he shall provide proof of his earnings from the business or farm operation to the agency concerned. Proof of earnings may be established by income tax returns, certified financial statements, or other similar evidence.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 273 - Relocation Assistance Appeal › Section 8-273-21 - Purchase of a decent, safe, and sanitary dwelling

Current through July 10, 2024
A displaced tenant or homeowner "purchases" a dwelling within the meaning of this subpart when he -
(a) Acquires an existing dwelling;
(b) Rehabilitates a substandard dwelling which he owns or acquires;
(c) Relocates a dwelling which he owns or acquires;
(d) Relocates and rehabilitates a substandard dwelling which he owns or acquires;
(f) Contracts to purchase a dwelling on a site provided by a builder; or
(g) Contracts for the construction of a dwelling on a site provided by a builder or on a site which he owns or acquires.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 273 - Relocation Assistance Appeal › Section 8-273-22 - Occupancy

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) A displaced tenant or homeowner "occupies" a dwelling within the meaning of this subpart only if the dwelling is his permanent place of residence.
(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.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 273 - Relocation Assistance Appeal › Section 8-273-23 - Inspection of replacement dwelling required

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) Before making a replacement housing payment to a displaced homeowner or tenant, or releasing a payment from escrow, as the case may be, the agency concerned shall inspect the replacement dwelling to determine whether or not it meets the criteria for decent, safe, and sanitary dwellings. The agency concerned may use the services of any public agency ordinarily engaged in housing inspection to conduct the inspection required by this section.
(b) A determination by the agency concerned that a dwelling meets the criteria for decent, safe, and sanitary housing is solely for the purpose of this subpart and is not a representation for any other purpose.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 273 - Relocation Assistance Appeal › Section 8-273-24 - Application and payment

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) Upon application by a displaced homeowner or tenant who meets the requirements of this subpart for a replacement housing payment, the agency concerned shall -
(1) If he has purchased or rented, and occupied a decent, safe, and sanitary dwelling, make the payment directly to him, or, at his option, to the seller or lessor of the decent, safe, and sanitary dwelling, or
(2) If he has purchased or rented, but not yet occupied a decent, safe, and sanitary dwelling, upon his request make the payment into an escrow account.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 273 - Relocation Assistance Appeal › Section 8-273-25 - Eligibility

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) A displaced homeowner is eligible for a replacment housing payment under 8-273-26 if he -
(1) Qualifies as a displaced person under Section 8-267 of the General Statutes of Connecticut, as revised.
(2) Actually owned and occupied the acquired dwelling for at least 180 consecutive days immediately before the initiation of negotiations for the property or the issuance of a written notice of intent to acquire the property by a definite date, as the case may be, and
(3) Purchases and occupies a decent, safe, and sanitary dwelling within 1 year after the date he receives final payment for the acquired dwelling, or 1 year after the date he is required to move from the acquired dwelling, whichever is later.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 273 - Relocation Assistance Appeal › Section 8-273-26 - Replacement housing payment; purchase price

Current through July 10, 2024
A displaced homeowner who qualifies under 8-273-25 (a) is entitled to it replacement housing payment of not more than $15,000. Within that limitation the payment shall include the following amounts:
(a) If the reasonable cost of a comparable replacement dwelling is more than the acquisition price of the acquired dwelling, the difference between them.
(b) If there was a bona fide mortgage which constituted a valid lien on the acquired dwelling for at least 120 days before the initiation of negotiations for the acquired dwelling and if the cost of financing the purchase of a replacement dwelling includes increased interest costs, an amount to compensate for that increase.
(c) An amount necessary to cover incidental expenses on the purchase of a replacement dwelling, but not including prepaid expenses.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 273 - Relocation Assistance Appeal › Section 8-273-27 - Replacement housing payments; rent and down payments

Current through July 10, 2024
A displaced homeowner who qualifies under 8-273-25 (b), or a displaced tenant who qualifies under 8-273-25 (c) is entitled to a replacement housing payment of not more than $4,000. Within that limitation the payment shall be that amount necessary for the homeowner or tenant to-
(a) Rent a comparable replacement dwelling for a period of not more than 4 years; or
(b) Make the down payment required for a conventional loan and cover the incidental expenses on the purchase of a comparable replacement dwelling.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 273 - Relocation Assistance Appeal › Section 8-273-28 - Rules for considering land values

Current through July 10, 2024
In determining the amount of a replacement housing payment under 8-273-26 (a) the following rules apply:
(a) If the dwelling is located on a tract 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 value of the acquired property.
(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.
(c) If the dwelling is located on a tract that has a use higher and better than residential, the amount payable is the probable selling price of a comparable replacement dwelling on a tract typical for residential use in the area less the estimated value of the dwelling assuming it was located on a tract typical for residential use in the area.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 273 - Relocation Assistance Appeal › Section 8-273-29 - Owner retention

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) If a displaced homeowner elects to retain and move his dwelling, the amount payable under 8-273-26 (a) is the difference between the acquisition price of the acquired dwelling and the sum of -
(1) The moving and restoration expenses;
(2) The cost of correcting decent, safe, and sanitary deficiencies, if any; and
(3) The estimated selling price of a comparable relocation site.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 273 - Relocation Assistance Appeal › Section 8-273-30 - Increased interest costs

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) The amount payable for increased interest costs under 8-273-26 (b) is -
(1) The present value of the difference in interest costs and other debt service costs charged for refinancing an amount not more than the balance of the mortgage on the acquired dwelling at the time of acquisition over a period not more than the remaining term of that mortgage; or
(2) An amount based on a schedule prescribed or approved by the appropriate state agency official and computed in accordance with this section.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 273 - Relocation Assistance Appeal › Section 8-273-31 - Incidental expenses

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) The incidental expenses payable is the amount necessary to compensate the homeowner or tenant for actual costs incurred incident to the purchase of a decent, safe, and sanitary dwelling, including the following:
(1) Legal closing costs, including title search, preparing conveyance contracts, notary fees, surveys, preparing drawings of plots, and charges incident to recordation.
(2) Lender, FHA or VA appraisal fees.
(3) FHA or VA application fees.
(4) Certification of structural soundness when required by the lender, FHA, or VA.
(5) Credit report.
(6) Title policies or abstract of title.
(7) Escrow agent's fee.
(8) State revenue stamps or sale or transfer taxes.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 273 - Relocation Assistance Appeal › Section 8-273-32 - Computation of rental payments; tenants

Current through July 10, 2024
(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.
(b) The amount payable to a displaced tenant of the agency concerned for rent is 48 times the reasonable monthly rent for a comparable replacement dwelling less 48 times the monthly economic rent.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 273 - Relocation Assistance Appeal › Section 8-273-33 - Computation of rental payments: homeowners

Current through July 10, 2024
The amount payable to a displaced homeowner is 48 times the reasonable monthly rent for a comparable replacement dwelling less 48 times the monthly economic rent, but not more than the homeowner would receive if he were eligible for a payment under 8-273-26.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 273 - Relocation Assistance Appeal › Section 8-273-34 - Computation of down payments

Current through July 10, 2024
The amount payable to a displaced homeowner or tenant for a down payment under 8-273-27 (b) is the full amount of the first $2,000 of the required down payment plus one-half of any amount required over $2,000. However, the homeowner or tenant must provide the other half of any amount required over $2,000.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 273 - Relocation Assistance Appeal › Section 8-273-36 - Provisional payment pending condemnation

Current through July 10, 2024
If the exact amount of a replacement housing payment cannot be determined because of a pending condemnation suit, the agency concerned may make a provisional replacement housing payment to the displaced homeowner based on the agency's maximum offer for the property, but only if the homeowner enters into an agreement with the agency that -
(a) Upon final adjudication of the condemnation suit the replacement housing payment will be recomputed on the basis of the acquisition price determined by the court;
(b) If the acquisition price as determined by the court is greater than the agency's maximum offer upon which the provisional replacement housing payment is based, the difference shall be refunded to the agency; and
(c) If the acquisition price as determined by the court is less than the agency's maximum offer upon which the provisional replacement housing payment is based, the difference shall be paid to the homeowner.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 273 - Relocation Assistance Appeal › Section 8-273-37 - Combined payments

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) If a homeowner is eligible for payment under 8-273-26, but has previously received a rental payment under 8-273-27 (a), the amount of rental payment previously received shall be deducted from any amount that he receives.
(b) If a homeowner or tenant is eligible for a down payment, but has previously received a rental payment, the amount of rental payment previously received shall be deducted from the amount of any down payment that he receives.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 273 - Relocation Assistance Appeal › Section 8-273-38 - Partial use of home for business or farm operation

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) In the case of a displaced homeowner or tenant who has allocated part of his dwelling for use in connection with a displaced business or farm operation, a replacement housing payment may not be paid for that part of the property which is allocated to the business or farm operation.
(b) The eligibility of a person to receive a payment under 8-273-13 is not affected by this section.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 273 - Relocation Assistance Appeal › Section 8-273-39 - Multiple occupants of a single dwelling

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) If two or more families, or an individual and a family, occupy the same dwelling, each individual or family that elects to relocate separately is entitled to a separately computed replacement housing payment.
(b) If two or more individuals, not a family, occupy the same dwelling, they shall be treated as a single family in computing a replacement housing payment.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 273 - Relocation Assistance Appeal › Section 8-273-40 - Multifamily dwelling

Current through July 10, 2024
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.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 273 - Relocation Assistance Appeal › Section 8-273-41 - Certificate of eligibility pending purchase of replacement dwelling

Current through July 10, 2024
Upon request by a displaced homeowner or tenant who has not yet purchased and occupied a comparable replacement dwelling, but who is otherwise eligible for a replacement housing payment under this subpart, the agency concerned shall certify to any interested party, financial institution, or lending agency, that the displaced homeowner or tenant will be eligible for the payment of a specific sum if he purchases and occupies a decent, safe, and sanitary dwelling within the time limits prescribed.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 273 - Relocation Assistance Appeal › Relocation Assistance › Section 8-273-42 - Statement of purpose

Current through July 10, 2024
The purpose of sections 8-273-42 through 8-273-45 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies is to establish procedures for the implementation of the Uniform Relocation Assistance Act (URAA). These procedures govern the manner in which the Department of Transportation processes applications for relocation assistance and are aimed at achieving the following objectives:
(a) To ensure that payments and assistance authorized by the URAA shall be administered in a manner which is fair and reasonable, and as uniform as practicable;
(b) To ensure that a displaced person who makes proper application for a payment authorized for such person by the URAA shall be paid promptly after a move or, in hardship cases, be paid in advance; and,
(c) To ensure that any person aggrieved by a determination as to eligibility for a payment authorized by the URAA, or the amount of a payment, may have his application reviewed by the Commissioner of Transportation.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 273 - Relocation Assistance Appeal › Relocation Assistance › Section 8-273-43 - Definitions

Current through July 10, 2024
As used in sections 8-273-42 through 8-273-45:
(a) "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Transportation;
(b) "Business" means any lawful activity as defined in Section 8-267(5) of Connecticut General Statutes and in Title 49, Part 25 of the Code of Federal Regulations (i.e., 49 CFR Part 25);
(c) "Department" means the Department of Transportation;
(d) "Displaced person" means any person who, on or after July 6, 1971, moves from real property, or moves his personal property from real property, as a result of the acquisition of such real property, in whole or in part, or as the result of the written order of the Department of Transportation to vacate real property, for a program or project undertaken by or supervised by the Department and solely for the purposes of subsection (a) and (b) of section 8-268 and section 8-271 of the Connecticut General Statutes as a result of the acquisition of or as a result of the written order of the Department to vacate other real property, on which such person conducts a business or farm operation, for such program or project;
(e) "Farm operation" means any activity conducted solely or primarily for the production of one or more agricultural products or commodities, including timber, for sale or home use, and customarily producing such products or commodities in sufficient quantity to be capable of contributing materially to the operator's support;
(f) "Person" means any individual, partnership, corporation or association;
(g) "Relocation assistance" means the financial and other assistance provided to displaced persons in accordance with the provisions of the URAA and 49 CFR Part 25;
(h) "URAA" means the Uniform Relocation Assistance Act, Chapter 135, Sections 8-266 through 8-282 of the Connecticut General Statutes.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 273 - Relocation Assistance Appeal › Relocation Assistance › Section 8-273-44 - Relocation assistance

Current through July 10, 2024
Whenever the Department of Transportation undertakes a program or project that will result in the displacement of a person, the displaced person shall be entitled to payment for actual reasonable expenses in moving himself, his family, business, farm operation or other personal property and for other displacement expenses and services as provided in the URAA. With respect to a person displaced as a result of a Federal or federally-assisted program or project, the Department shall make all payments, offer all services and process all relocation assistance in accordance with the eligibility standards and criteria set forth in 49 CFR Part 25.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 273 - Relocation Assistance Appeal › Relocation Assistance › Section 8-273-45 - Procedures

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) As early as practicable in the land acquisition stage of a program or project undertaken by or under the supervision of the Department of Transportation, a representative of the Department shall contact each person who will be displaced as a result of such activity and shall explain the nature of the relocation assistance for which such displaced person is eligible, including the amount of any payment for displacement expenses as determined by the Department using the criteria set forth in the URAA and 49 CFR Part 25. If the displaced person disputes the adequacy of the relocation assistance offered to him, and wishes to appeal such determination to the Commissioner of Transportation pursuant to Section 8-278 of the Connecticut General Statutes, he must first submit a written application for reconsideration to the Department. This application shall be addressed to the Director of Rights of Way, Department of Transportation, 24 Wolcott Hill Road, Wethersfield, Connecticut, and shall include whatever documentation the displaced person believes supports his request for greater assistance.
(b) If the displaced person is not satisfied by the decision rendered by the Department on his application for reconsideration, he then may appeal such determination to the Commissioner of Transportation. This appeal must be submitted in writing within eighteen (18) months after the date of acquisition of the real property that caused the displacement.
(c) A hearing on the appeal will be scheduled before the Relocation Advisory Assistance Appeals Board established by the Commissioner of Transportation under section 8-273-1 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies. The hearing shall be conducted in accordance with the "contested case" provisions of the Uniform Administrative Procedure Act (UAPA), Chapter 54, Sections 4-177 through 4-181 of the Connecticut General Statutes. The Board shall submit a proposal for decision to the Commissioner within fifteen (15) days after the hearing. The proposal for decision shall set forth the Board's findings of fact, based on the evidence presented at the hearing and on matters officially noticed, and its conclusions of law. A copy of the proposal for decision shall be served on the displaced person and any other party of record by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, and these individuals shall have until fifteen (15) days following the date of mailing to file a written statement or brief with the Commissioner regarding the proposed decision.
(d) Within ninety (90) days following the close of evidence and the filing of briefs, the Commissioner shall render a final decision in the matter.
(e) A person who is aggrieved by the final decision of the Commissioner may seek judicial review of the decision in accordance with the provisions of Section 4-183 of the Connecticut General Statutes.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 289 - Downpayment Assistance Program › Section 8-289-10 - Eligibility of applicants and houses to be acquired (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 › 336f - Connecticut Housing Partnership Program › Section 8-336f-1 - Definitions

Current through July 10, 2024
The following definitions apply to Sections 8-336f-1 through Sections 8-336f-6 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies:
(a) "Activity" means any task, project or development that is initiated or sponsored by a local housing partnership that will result in the creation of additional affordable housing in the community. An activity may include the acquisition of property, infrastructure and site improvements, new construction or the rehabilitation of existing buildings, code enforcement measures, revisions to municipal building processes or land use regulations, physical design studies, or any other activity that the Commissioner may approve that is consistent with Section 1 (d) of P.A. 88-305.
(b) "Affordable housing" means housing including utility costs, for which persons and families pay thirty percent or less of their annual income, where such income is less than or equal to the area median income for the municipality in which such housing is located, as determined by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.
(c) "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Housing.
(d) "Department" means the Connecticut Department of Housing.
(e) "Family" means a household consisting of one or more persons.
(f) "Local Housing Partnership" or "Partnership" means a local committee or task force formed by the chief elected official of a municipality pursuant to Public Act 88-305 to develop ways to increase the supply and availability of affordable housing in that municipality.
(g) "Municipality" means any city, or town.
(h) "Chief elected official" means the highest ranking elected town official. If there is no one person functioning in that capacity, then the town or city council or comparable body, or its chairperson or appointee, as appropriate, shall act in that capacity. For purposes of serving on the housing partnership, if there is no one official, the council, board or body must designate a representative to serve.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 336f - Connecticut Housing Partnership Program › Section 8-336f-2 - Program description

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) The Connecticut Housing Partnership Program authorizes the Commissioner to establish and administer a program for the purpose of encouraging the formation of local housing partnerships which will work with the community, the Department and other state agencies to identify and solve housing problems faced by the community and develop ways to increase the supply and availability of affordable housing within that community.
(b) Local housing partnerships shall be required to comply with the rules and orders promulgated from time to time by the Commissioner and consistent with the Connecticut General Statutes and these regulations governing the Connecticut Housing Partnership Program.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 336f - Connecticut Housing Partnership Program › Section 8-336f-3 - Initial designation approval process

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) In order to receive an initial designation, a local housing partnership shall:
(1) Submit a copy of the ordinance, or resolution of the board of selectmen in any town in which the legislative body is a town meeting, which authorizes the formation of a local housing partnership;
(2) Submit evidence that the membership of the local housing partnership includes, but is not limited to the chief elected official of the municipality, and the following members appointed by the chief elected official:
(1) representatives of the planning commission, zoning commission, inland wetlands commission, housing authority and any local community development agency;
(2) representatives of the local business community;
(3) representatives of public interest groups; and
(4) local urban planning, land use and housing professionals; and
(3) Submit evidence that sufficient local resources have been committed to the local housing partnership.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 336f - Connecticut Housing Partnership Program › Section 8-336f-4 - Technical assistance

Current through July 10, 2024
A local housing partnership which has received an initial designation shall be eligible to receive from the Department technical assistance which shall include, but not be limited to:
(a) the assignment of a primary contact person to work directly with the local housing partnership;
(b) obtaining assistance, when necessary, from other state agencies, regional planning agencies, regional housing councils and the Central Housing Committee, on behalf of the local housing partnership;
(c) assisting the local housing partnership in developing a comprehensive local housing strategy;
(d) assisting the partnership in identifying available local resources;
(e) discussing possible ways to create and preserve affordable housing through the use of conventional and alternative financing and through public and private land use controls;
(f) explaining the features and the types of financial assistance available under state housing programs; and
(g) providing information and advice concerning available federal and private financial assistance for all aspects of housing development.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 336f - Connecticut Housing Partnership Program › Section 8-336f-5 - Development designation approval process

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) In order to receive a development designation, the local housing partnership shall be required to furnish the following:
(1) A housing needs assessment for the municipality;
(2) A proposal outlining the local housing partnership's priorities and long range plans to meet needs identified in the housing needs assessment that are consistent with regional housing needs;
(3) Procedures for the development of a written proposal to achieve such priorities in accordance with long range plans;
(4) Evidence that the local housing partnership has explored the availability of land suitable for the development of affordable housing
(5) Evidence that the local housing partnership has reviewed zoning regulations that may restrict the development of affordable housing;
(6) Evidence that the local housing partnership has identified changes necessary to zoning regulations that will remove restrictions to the development of affordable housing; and
(7) Evidence that an activity to create additional affordable housing, as defined by these regulations, has been initiated in that municipality.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 336f - Connecticut Housing Partnership Program › Section 8-336f-6 - Terms and conditions of agreement

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) Following approval of the development designation, the State, acting by and through the Commissioner, may sign a letter of agreement with the partnership or municipality.
(b) Such agreement shall include, but not be limited to: the term of the designation, the programs under which the partnership or municipality may receive priority status or primary consideration; and the rights and obligations of the parties under the contract.
(c) Upon the signing of the letter of agreement, the Commissioner shall:
(1) give priority to any activity initiated or sponsored by the local housing partnership when awarding any financial assistance pursuant to any program administered by the Commissioner under the General Statutes; and
(2) notify the Commissioner of Environmental Protection in writing that a partnership has received development designation and such development designation shall therefore be considered a primary factor in awarding state financial assistance pursuant to Sections 7-131c to 7-131k, inclusive, of the General Statutes, and Sections 22a-475 to 22a-483, inclusive, of the General Statutes, as amended by Public Act 87-405 and Public Act 87-571.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 336q - State Housing Trust Fund Program › Section 8-336q-2 - Project selection process

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) Applicants for financial assistance shall submit a written application to the commissioner which shall be reviewed on a competitive basis as required by the program. Applications shall be in such form and include such information as the commissioner may require. Failure to provide the required information shall be grounds for the rejection of the application. The commissioner may, at any time in the selection process, request and consider any additional information which, in the opinion of the commissioner, is required to properly evaluate the application.
(b) Pursuant to section 8-336q(a) of the Connecticut General Statutes, projects shall be selected by the commissioner on a competitive basis based on the criteria outlined in 8-336q-3 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies for rating applications or proposals.
(c) Applicants shall be advised whether their project shall be funded not later than the conclusion of the selection process for each funding round.
(d) Funding approvals shall be in writing and shall be contingent on the execution of an assistance agreement between the state and the applicant.
(e) The commissioner, in consultation with the advisory committee, shall develop a procedures manual, which outlines what information shall be requested of applicants. This manual shall be posted on the department's website.
(f) Notices of funding availability shall be posted on the websites of the department and the Department of Administrative Services. In addition, the department shall work with interested parties to share and distribute such notices.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 336q - State Housing Trust Fund Program › Section 8-336q-3 - Criteria for rating proposals

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) Criteria for rating proposals shall be established by the commissioner in consultation with the Treasurer, the Secretary and the Authority and after consideration of the recommendations of the advisory committee.
(b) The advisory committee shall meet at least semiannually to review and advise the commissioner on the criteria for rating proposals. These criteria shall include the following:
(1) Capacity of the applicant, including prior performance of the applicant and/or development teams;
(2) Development need and marketability;
(3) Financial feasibility of the development;
(4) Community impact;
(5) Fair housing and equal opportunity;
(6) Consistency with the following:
(a) The State Long Range Housing Plan, established pursuant to section 8-37t of the Connecticut General Statutes; and
(b) The Conservation and Development Plan and Policies, established pursuant to sections 16a-24 through 16a-33 of the Connecticut General Statutes;
(7) Availability of other sources of funding;
(8) Annual Housing Market Conditions;
(9) The ability of the applicant's proposal to further one or more of the goals of the program as set forth in section 8-336p(a) of the act; and
(10) Other factors as deemed necessary from time to time and consistent with the program.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 336q - State Housing Trust Fund Program › Section 8-336q-4 - Financials: reporting and access to records

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) Following the commissioner's selection of an applicant to participate in the program, the applicant shall, as soon as possible following the completion of the development, but no later than three (3) months after the completion of the development, file with the department a bank statement showing the balance, if any, of unexpended funds for the development. Any such unexpended funds shown on said bank statement shall be immediately due and payable to the department for deposit into the Housing Trust Fund Account.
(b) Approved applicants shall be required to execute financial assistance documents which shall set forth, as part of their standard terms and conditions, the circumstances under which financial assistance may be revoked and the applicant may be declared in default by the department.
(c) Each applicant shall maintain all business and financial records for the development as required by the commissioner, including, but not limited to, complete and accurate books, records and contract documents.
(d) Each applicant shall furnish the commissioner with financial statements and other reports related to the program and housing development(s) financed in whole or in part, by such program, in such detail and at such times as the commissioner may require.
(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. Said access shall be consistent with section 8-336q(d) of the Connecticut General Statutes.
(f) An approved applicant shall be subject to audits of all development books and records in accordance with the department's standard procedures and guidelines which shall be made available on the department's website. Any funds which the audit reveals to have been improperly expended shall be immediately due and payable to the department for deposit in the Housing Trust Fund Account.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 336q - State Housing Trust Fund Program › Section 8-336q-5 - Individual development accounts

Current through July 10, 2024
In each fiscal year that the fund has monies available for distribution, the first three hundred thousand dollars shall be set aside in order to provide matching grants to be used solely for funding the purchase of a primary residence by the holder of an individual development account in accordance with the provisions of sections 31-51ww to 31-51eee, inclusive, of the Connecticut General Statutes. Said funds shall be administered by the State Labor Department consistent with the individual development account programs and sections 31-51ddd-1 to 31-51ddd-16, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 346 - Rental Assistance for New Units › Section 8-346-1 - Definitions

Current through July 10, 2024
The following definitions apply to Section 8-346-1 through Section 8-346-12 of the regulations of Connecticut State Agencies:
(a) "Adjusted Gross Income" means the gross income less allowable deductions.
(b) "Adjusted Monthly Income" means the adjusted gross income divided by twelve.
(c) "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of the Department of Housing.
(d) "Contract Rent" means all periodic payments made to the developer/owner or his designated representative under the rental agreement including the portion of rent payable by the family.
(e) "Department" means the Connecticut Department of Housing.
(f) "Dependent" means a member of the family who does not derive more than half of his or her total support for the calendar year from sources other than the family.
(g) "Developer" means:
(1) a 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;
(2) any business corporation incorporated pursuant to Chapter 599 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;
(3) any partnership, limited partnership, joint venture, sole proprietorship, 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; or
(4) a family or persons approved by the Commissioner as qualified to own, construct, rehabilitate, manage and maintain housing under a mortgage loan made or insured by the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority under the provisions of Chapter 134.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 346 - Rental Assistance for New Units › Section 8-346-2 - Program description

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) The Rental Assistance Program provides a developer or owner with rental assistance for newly created units to make it possible for said units to be made available to low income families.
(b) Developers or owners shall be required to comply with all rules and orders promulgated from time to time by the Commissioner and consistent with Section 8-346 of the Connecticut General Statutes and these regulations.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 346 - Rental Assistance for New Units › Section 8-346-3 - Eligible rental units

Current through July 10, 2024
To be eligible for rental assistance under this program, a rental unit shall:
(a) be newly created;
(b) never have been used for residential purposes;
(c) meet all state and local health, housing, building and safety codes.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 346 - Rental Assistance for New Units › Section 8-346-4 - Application and approval process

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) The Commissioner may solicit and/or accept applications for rental assistance for new units from developers or owners.
(b) As part of the application and project approval process, the developer or owner shall be required to furnish the following;
(1) evidence that the developer or owner meets the definition in Section 8-346-1 above;
(2) evidence of local support;
(3) financial commitment for construction and/or permanent financing.