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Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 79a - Moderate Rental Housing Program › Article I - Development & Management › Section 8-79a-17 - Failure to comply with reverification of income

Current through July 10, 2024
Failure of the tenant to comply with the reverification of income regulations for the dates prescribed in section 8-79a-16(b).
In the event that it is determined that, based on verified income data, the tenant's rental should have been an amount which exceeds the amount actually paid by the tenant, the tenant shall be charged the higher rental retroactive to the date said rental was due.
Based on the fact that, due to the tenant's failure to file income data to the developer, the developer has had to spend considerable effort to enforce the income reverification regulations, in the event that it is determined that the amount paid by the tenant exceeds the amount which should have been paid, no refund or credit shall be made to the tenant.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 79a - Moderate Rental Housing Program › Article I - Development & Management › Section 8-79a-18 - Financial reporting and access to records

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) Each developer shall maintain complete and accurate books and records, insofar as they pertain to state moderate rental housing projects, and they shall be set up and maintained in accordance with the latest manual approved by and available from the commissioner.
(b) Financial statements consisting of a balance sheet, operating statement and analysis of reserves shall be prepared quarterly for each administrative fund and submitted to the day commissioner not later than on the last of the following month. Prior to the completion of the construction or rehabilitation of the project, quarterly financial statements shall also be submitted showing program costs to date and costs as budgeted along with the balance sheet.
(c) Each developer (except housing authorities) shall furnish to the commissioner within ninety days after the end of each fiscal year of the developer, audited financial statements of developer which shall include statements of
(1) Assets, liabilities and partners' equity.
(2) Revenues and expenses and,
(3) Change in assets, liabilities and partners' equity.setting forth in each case, in comparative form, the corresponding figures for the preceding fiscal year in reasonable detail, including all supporting schedules and comments, all of which shall be reported on by an independent certified public accountant of recognized standing registered to practice in the state of Connecticut, selected by the developer and satisfactory to the commissioner, as modified to reflect reporting for income tax purposes (such modification to be explained in the financial statements), to be explained consistently by the developer for each fiscal year, except for inconsistencies explained in such reports.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 79a - Moderate Rental Housing Program › Article I - Development & Management › Section 8-79a-19 - Audit

Current through July 10, 2024
Developers will be subject to annual audits of all books and records. Audits will be performed by independent public accountants registered to practice in the state of Connecticut, or by qualified departmental personnel and shall be conducted in accordance with procedures established by the department.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 79a - Moderate Rental Housing Program › Article I - Development & Management › Moderate Rental › Section 8-79a-20 - Definitions

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) "Developer's Fee" means a bonus earned by developers that have successfully completed key events in the development process.
(b) "Key Events" means the four main phases in the development process:
(1) Preliminary Application Approval,
(2) Final Application Approval,
(3) Construction Start; and
(4) Construction Completion.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 79a - Moderate Rental Housing Program › Article I - Development & Management › Moderate Rental › Section 8-79a-21 - Terms and conditions

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) A developer's fee may be established at up to 10% of the total development cost, less the cost of land, or $100,000, whichever is less.
(b) The fee schedule shall be determined as follows:
Percent of Fee
Key Event
10%
Preliminary Application
15%
Final Application
25%
Construction Start
50%
Construction Completion
(c) Developer's fees are earned based on the schedule established for completing key events in the development process, as approved by the Commissioner.
(d) Developers shall only earn a fee for those key events that are completed according to the established schedule. Developers may not be entitled to earn a fee for key events completed after the established schedule. Developers shall earn, but not receive, any fee, until completion of the housing development.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 80 - Supplement No. I › Temporary Financing Forms › Section 8-80-5 - Resolution authorizing issue of temporary loan notes (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 › 84 - Home Ownership Program › Section 8-84-3 - Borrowers

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) An operative builder may be approved as an eligible borrower upon application to the commissioner.
(b) The head of any family of moderate income may be certified as an eligible buyer upon application, provided the commissioner finds that (1) he is a citizen of the United States resident in Connecticut, (2) his prospective and continuing yearly income, together with the prospective and continuing yearly incomes of the members of his family, is less than three thousand dollars plus six hundred dollars for each dependent member of his family, (3) his available net cash worth is less than three thousand five hundred dollars, (4) his family is not properly housed and (5) he is in need of assistance to enable him to acquire a decent, safe and sanitary dwelling suitable for long-term occupation by his family.
(c) An eligible borrower, eligible as such because an operative builder, shall be eligible for construction loans only. No eligible buyer shall be eligible for more than one first mortgage loan or a combination of first and second mortgage loans except with the consent of the commissioner.
(d) Each borrower shall have a general credit standing satisfactory to the commissioner and to the federal housing commissioner or, if the loan is to be guaranteed by the administrator of veterans affairs, to said administrator.
(e) Each borrower, eligible as such because the holder of a certificate of eligibility, shall establish that the periodic payments required by the mortgage bear a proper relation to his present and anticipated income and expenses.
(f) Each borrower shall establish that, after a first mortgage has been recorded, the mortgaged property will be free and clear of all liens other than such first mortgage and that there will not be outstanding any other unpaid obligations contracted in connection with the mortgage transaction or the purchase of the mortgaged property, except obligations which are secured by property or collateral owned by the borrower independently of the mortgaged property; provided, if the borrower is a veteran and obtains from the state a second mortgage loan guaranteed by the administrator of veterans affairs, the existence of such loan or the secondary lien upon the mortgaged property to secure such loan shall not render the mortgage ineligible.
(g) In granting loans the commissioner shall give preference to eligible buyers in the following order:
(a) To families of low and moderate income, and among such families preference shall be given to veterans of World War II,
(b) to citizens dwelling in the community where the housing is located and
(c) to all other persons in accordance with their needs. The commissioner reserves the right to allocate remaining amounts of the housing mortgage fund exclusively to eligible buyers who are veterans of World War II and to citizens dwelling in the community where the housing is located, or exclusively to eligible buyers who are veterans of World War II.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 84 - Home Ownership Program › Section 8-84-4 - Housing

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) To be eligible as security for a loan, the property shall be both moderate cost housing and new housing construction and be designed for the accommodation of one family only, except that, if the property is to be owned by a cooperative, it may be designed to accommodate exactly the number of eligible buyers who are members of the cooperative.
(b) Except to the extent waived by the commissioner in writing, the buildings on the mortgaged property shall conform to minimum property requirements established by the federal housing commissioner, or in the case of a first mortgage loan guaranteed by the administrator of veterans affairs to such property requirements as shall be established by said administrator.
(c) The mortgaged property shall meet all requirements of local zoning regulations and building codes, except that such requirements may be waived by the commissioner with respect to any housing otherwise eligible under these regulations if said commissioner determines that the public interest will be served thereby.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 84 - Home Ownership Program › Section 8-84-5 - Loan correspondents

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) Any bank, trust company, building and loan association, savings and loan association, or other financial institution, which is an approved mortgagee of the federal housing commissioner and is domiciled in Connecticut, may be approved as a correspondent upon application.
(b) Any other financial institution authorized to do business in Connecticut may be approved as a correspondent upon application if it has the following qualifications and meets the following conditions to the satisfaction of the public works commissioner, the federal housing commissioner and the administrator of veterans affairs:
(1) It is a permanent organization having succession,
(2) it is subject to the inspection and supervision of a federal or state agency which is required by law to make periodic examinations of its books and accounts, or, if not subject to such inspection and supervision, it shall submit a detailed audit of its books made by an accountant approved by and reflecting a condition satisfactory to the public works commissioner and
(3) it is found by said commissioner to be qualified by experience and facilities to originate and service mortgages.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 84 - Home Ownership Program › Section 8-84-6 - Fees and charges

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) The correspondent may charge each borrower who is an eligible buyer on each construction loan an originating fee of one-half of one per cent of the principal amount to be disbursed under such loan and shall retain the entire amount of said fee. The correspondent shall charge each borrower not an eligible buyer on each construction loan an originating fee of one per cent of the principal amount to be disbursed under such loan, and shall retain one-half of this fee and transmit the remaining one-half to the commissioner forthwith by check payable to the treasurer of the state.
(b) The correspondent shall retain each year as full compensation for servicing a permanent loan, not a construction loan, one-half of one per cent of the average annual principal balance thereof. A pro rata portion of the amount to be retained as aforesaid may be deducted by the correspondent from each interest payment, except the last in any calendar year, and any balance of compensation for such calendar year shall be deducted from the last interest payment in such year.
(c) The correspondent shall not charge any originating fee on a permanent loan, not a construction loan, to an eligible buyer and shall not be entitled to receive any compensation in addition to its originating fee for servicing a construction loan.
(d) Unless otherwise agreed upon by the commissioner in writing, the correspondent shall not make any charges against a borrower in addition to originating and servicing fees as aforesaid except for federal housing administration examination fees and mortgage insurance premiums, veterans administration appraisal fees, costs of a credit report, plot plan or survey, title search and certificate, the preparation of papers and attorneys' and recording fees, and for late charges approved by the commissioner and payable under the terms of the loan. No such charge shall exceed any limit prescribed by the federal housing commissioner or the administrator of veterans affairs.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 116a - Waiting Lists › Elderly Housing Projects › Section 8-116a-1 - Applicability

Current through July 10, 2024
Pursuant to Section 8-116a of the Connecticut General Statutes, these criteria and procedures are applicable to each housing authority, housing partnership or nonprofit corporation administering elderly housing projects under Chapter 128 of the Connecticut General Statutes, and, to the Commissioner of Housing acting as a housing authority, and any agent, servant or independent contractor acting on behalf of a housing authority or the Commissioner of Housing in the role of a housing authority.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 116a - Waiting Lists › Elderly Housing Projects › Section 8-116a-2 - Definitions

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) Incorporation of definitions: The provisions of Section 8-45-9(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) and (f), inclusive, except as otherwise provided, shall govern the implementation of elderly housing waiting lists.
(b) "A non-profit corporation," is a corporation 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 of Housing, as a "housing partnership" shall be construed as defined by Section 8-113a of the Connecticut General Statutes, as amended.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 116a - Waiting Lists › Elderly Housing › Section 8-116a-4 - Definitions

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) "Developers' Fee" means a bonus earned by developers that have successfully completed key events in the development process.
(b) "Key Events" means the four main phases in the development process:
(1) Preliminary Application Approval,
(2) Final Application Approval,
(3) Construction Start; and
(4) Construction Completion.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 116a - Waiting Lists › Elderly Housing › Section 8-116a-5 - Terms and conditions

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) A developers' fee may be established at up to 10% of the total development cost, less the cost of land, or $100,000, whichever is less.
(See fee schedule on following page)
(b) The fee schedule shall be determined as follows:
Percent of Fee
Key Event
10%
Preliminary Application
15%
Final Application
25%
Construction Start
50%
Construction Completion
(c) Developer's fees are earned based on the schedule established for completing key events in the development process, as approved by the Commissioner.
(d) Developers shall only earn a fee for those key events that are completed according to the established schedule. Developers may not be entitled to earn a fee for key events completed after the established schedule. Developers shall earn, but not receive, any fee, until completion of the housing development.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 119g - Congregate Housing for the Elderly › Section 8-119g-1 - Program description

Current through July 10, 2024
The State Congregate Housing program provides a grant or loan for the development of a housing facility for the frail elderly who have low incomes as well as subsidy funds to assist in the provision of Congregate support services which are necessary to enable semi-independent living in a residential setting.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 119g - Congregate Housing for the Elderly › Section 8-119g-2 - Definitions

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Housing.
(b) "Department" means the Connecticut Department of Housing.
(c) "SDA" means the Connecticut State Department on Aging.
(d) "HUD" means the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.
(e) "The Participating Municipality" means a municipality in which a Congregate Housing Project is located.
(f) Eligible developers shall be:
(1) "A community housing development corporation" 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 of Housing in accordance with Section 8-217 of Chapter 128 of the C.G.S.,
(2) "Any Authority" or "Housing Authority" created by Section 8-40 and the Commissioner of Housing, when exercising the powers of a Housing Authority pursuant to Chapter 129 or,
(3) "Other corporations" defined by the Commissioner on Aging using the following criteria:
(A) It should be organized for purposes other than to make a profit or gain for itself and shall not be controlled or directed by persons or firms seeking to derive profit or gain from the project.
(B) It may be organized for purposes of providing one or more social and supportive services to elderly persons living in their own homes and communities.
(C) It may be organized for purposes of providing varied combinations of shelter and supportive services to elderly persons.
(D) It should be organized, at least for purposes of Congregate housing activities, to ensure that elderly persons contribute substantially to policy and operations as members of its governing body and/or an advisory body it may establish for such purposes.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 119g - Congregate Housing for the Elderly › Section 8-119g-3 - Congregate services

Current through July 10, 2024
(a)
Congregate services shall include:
(1) Individual apartment accommodations without shared kitchen or bath facilities.
(2) One main meal a day in the facility's main dining area.
(3) Housekeeping services as required.
(4) Personal care services to assist in the delivery of services for daily living activities.
(5) A 24 hour emergency security.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 119g - Congregate Housing for the Elderly › Section 8-119g-4 - Eligibility conditions of residents

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) 62 years of age or older.
(b) Meet established criteria of local selection committee approved by the Commissioner. Criteria includes, but is not limited to:
(1) Physical and functional assessment of frailty.
(2) Housing conditions and living arrangements.
(3) Income and assets.
(4) Daily living needs.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 119g - Congregate Housing for the Elderly › Section 8-119g-5 - Income

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) The income from all sources, such as, social security, pensions, interest, dividends, annuities, wages and any W-4 forms received by the tenant, rent on owned property, shall be counted toward the total income for the purpose of determining eligibility for admission to and continued occupancy in Congregate Housing projects.
(b) Projects operated pursuant to contracts with HUD, shall be subject to its regulations concerning income.
(c) Adjusted gross income shall be determined based on deductions as approved by the Commissioner. The deductions include but are not limited to such allowances as food, personal use costs and flat income adjustment.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 119g - Congregate Housing for the Elderly › Section 8-119g-6 - Authority of the commissioner

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) No housing project or projects for elderly persons shall be developed until the commissioner of housing has approved the site, the plans and specifications, the estimated development cost, including administrative or other cost or expense to be incurred by the state in connection therewith as determined by said commissioner, and an operation or management plan for such project or projects which shall provide an income, including contributions expected from any source, which shall be adequate for debt service on any notes or bonds issued by the developer to finance such development cost, administration, including a state service charge, other operating costs and establishment of reasonable reserves for repairs, maintenance and replacements, vacancy and collection losses. Said service charge shall be sufficient to provide for administrative or other cost and expense incurred by the state as determined by said commissioner in regulating or supervising the operation of such project or projects from and after the date of completion of construction thereof as determined by the commissioner. During the period of operation of such project or projects, the authority shall submit to the commissioner for his approval its rent schedules and its standards of tenant eligibility and continued occupancy and any changes therein, and its proposed budget for each fiscal year, together with such reports and financial and operating statements as the commissioner finds necessary.
(b) The commissioner shall have the right of inspection of any such project at any time.
(c) The commissioner is authorized to make orders and regulations with respect to the development and the operation and management of such project or projects by housing developers, and to determine the allocation of funds to meet the development costs of such project or projects, including administrative or other costs or expenses to be incurred by the state.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 119g - Congregate Housing for the Elderly › Section 8-119g-7 - Program review criteria

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) The Department's review will be based upon the need for housing in the community as documented by applications on file or a needs survey, the suitability of the proposed site for congregate housing, the capability of the developer to successfully complete and manage the project and the quality of its application.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 119g - Congregate Housing for the Elderly › Section 8-119g-8 - Application and approval procedure

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) Submission of an application.
(b) Evidence of control of a proposed site.
(c) Approval of Application as defined in Section 8-119g-9 below.
(d) Recommendation of a funding allocation request to State Bond Commission by the Commissioner.
(e) Approval by State Bond Commission.
(f) Execution of Contract between State and Applicant.
(g) Submission, review and approval of preliminary, basic and final architectural plans and drawings by the Commissioner.
(h) Authorization from Commissioner to award contract.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 119g - Congregate Housing for the Elderly › Section 8-119g-9 - Application contents and review

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) Certified Resolution of Developer.
(b) Statement of Need.
(c) Proposed Site Information.
(d) Evidence of funds to meet planning costs.
(e) Proposed Development budget and costs.
(f) Proposed Management budget.
(g) If Developer is a community housing development corporation evidence of its designation by the governing body municipality.
(h) If Developer is an "other corporation" evidence that it has been approved by the Commissioner on Aging.
(i) Affirmative fair housing market plan.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 119g - Congregate Housing for the Elderly › Section 8-119g-10 - Management

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) The Developer of a congregate housing project shall manage the project in an efficient manner so that the rental charges and congregate service costs shall be fixed at the lowest possible levels consistent with the provision of decent, safe, and sanitary dwelling units and the congregate services will be delivered to the tenant, in the most beneficial and efficient manner.
(1) All tenants will be required to pay a minimum rental charge, in accordance with a management plan approved by the Commissioner. The rental charges together with any available income shall generate sufficient income to meet the costs of the project operation, including but not limited to:
(A) Payment-in-lieu of taxes where applicable.
(B) The cost of state service charge.
(C) The cost of operating and maintaining the project, including its administrative cost and provision of reasonable reserves for repairs, maintenance, and vacancy and collection losses.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 119g - Congregate Housing for the Elderly › Section 8-119g-11 - Fiscal policy

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) Costs during development phase:
(1) Financial Assistance: The Commissioner may enter into a contract with a housing authority, a community housing development corporation as defined in Section 8-217 of the General Statutes or other corporations approved by the Commissioner on Aging for State financial assistance for a Congregate housing project for elderly persons in the form of a capital grant for application to the development cost of the project, or in the form of a loan rather than a capital grant where the funding from an agency of the U.S. Government is available to repay the loan.
(2) Payments: The Commissioner, in accordance with such contract, may make temporary advances to such authority or such community housing development corporation or other corporation approved by the Commissioner on Aging for preliminary planning expense or other development cost of project or projects.
(3) Reporting: The housing authority, community housing development corporation or other corporations approved by the Commissioner on Aging, as the case may be, are required to submit quarterly schedules of development costs upon receipt of first advance of funds from the State. A development Fund Release Sheet is also required on a quarterly basis.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 119g - Congregate Housing for the Elderly › Section 8-119g-12 - Audits

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) The housing authority, community housing development corporation or other corporations approved by the Commissioner on Aging will be subject to audits of all books and records. Audits will be performed by independent public accountants registered to practice in the State of Connecticut or by qualified Department of Housing's personnel and shall be in accordance with procedures established by the Department of Housing. An audit is to be completed as soon as practical, following completion of the development of the project and at the end of an operating period when project is under management. An audit will also be required of each annual subsidy agreement and for the administration periodically as deemed necessary by the Commissioner.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 119g - Congregate Housing for the Elderly › Waiting Lists › Congregate Housing Projects › Section 8-119g-13 - Applicability

Current through July 10, 2024
Pursuant to Section 8-116a and 8-119g of the Connecticut General Statutes, these criteria and procedures are applicable to each housing authority, housing partnership or non-profit corporation administering elderly housing projects under Chapter 128 of the Connecticut General Statutes, to the Commissioner of Housing acting as a housing authority and any agent, servant or independent contractor acting on behalf of a housing authority, the Commissioner of Housing in the role of a housing authority, housing partnership, or any non-profit corporation.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 119g - Congregate Housing for the Elderly › Waiting Lists › Congregate Housing Projects › Section 8-119g-14 - Definitions

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) Incorporation of definitions: The provisions of Section 8-45-9(a) (b) (c) (d)(e) and (f) inclusive of of this regulation except as otherwise provided herein and subsection (a) of Section 17-137 of the Connecticut General Statutes, shall govern the implementation of Congregate Housing waiting lists.
(b) "Nonprofit corporation" means a nonprofit corporation incorporated pursuant to chapter 600, having as one of its purposes the construction, rehabilitation, ownership or operation of housing and having articles of incorporation approved by the commissioner of housing in accordance with regulations adopted pursuant to section 8-79a or 8-84.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 119g - Congregate Housing for the Elderly › Waiting Lists › Congregate Housing Projects › Section 8-119g-15 - Implementation

Current through July 10, 2024
The provisions of Section 8-45-10 through 8-45-15: inclusive of of this regulation, except as otherwise provided, shall govern the implementation of Congregate Housing waiting lists.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 119g - Congregate Housing for the Elderly › Congregate Housing for the Elderly › Section 8-119g-16 - Definitions

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) "Developers' Fee" means a bonus earned by developers that have successfully completed key events in the development process.
(b) "Key Events" means the four main phases in the development process:
(1) Preliminary Application Approval,
(2) Final Application Approval,
(3) Construction Start; and
(4) Construction Completion.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 119g - Congregate Housing for the Elderly › Congregate Housing for the Elderly › Section 8-119g-17 - Terms and conditions

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) A developer's fee may be established at up to 10% of the total development cost, less the cost of land, or $100,000, whichever is less.
(b) The fee schedule shall be determined as follows:
Percent of Fee
Key Event
10%
Preliminary Application
15%
Final Application
25%
Construction Start
50%
Construction Completion
(c) Developer's fees are earned based on the schedule established for completing key events in the development process, as approved by the Commissioner.
(d) Developers shall only earn a fee for those key events that are completed according to the established schedule. Developers may not be entitled to earn a fee for key events completed after the established schedule. Developers shall earn, but not receive, any fee, until completion of the housing development.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 119g - Congregate Housing for the Elderly › Congregate Housing for the Elderly › Section 8-119g-18 - Implementation

Current through July 10, 2024
The provisions of Section 8-68g-1, except as otherwise provided, shall govern the implementation of the Congregate Housing for the Elderly Program developers' fee.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 119jj - Affordable Housing Program › Section 8-119jj-17 - Program description

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) The affordable housing program provides financial assistance to developers to assist in the creation of rental units for low income families. Developers may receive state financial assistance in the form of grants or deferred loans for the development of rental housing, including, but not limited to, real property acquisition and preparation, construction or rehabilitation, architect's fees, and administrative or other costs or expenses incurred by the state.
(b) The Commissioner may, for good cause shown, if he deems it in the best interest of the state, waive any non-statutory requirement imposed by these regulations.
(c) Developers 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 the development and management of rental affordable housing developments pursuant to Section 8-119bb through Section 8-119jj of the Connecticut General Statutes.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 119jj - Affordable Housing Program › Section 8-119jj-18 - Eligibility

Current through July 10, 2024
To be eligible to participate in this program;
(a) A housing authority must, in addition to the requirements in subsection (d) below:
(1) Be in good standing with the Department; and
(2) Submit a statement from the legal counsel of the municipality that verifies that the housing authority is recognized and continues to be properly constituted by the municipality in accordance with Section 8-40 of the Connecticut General Statutes.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 119jj - Affordable Housing Program › Section 18-119jj-19 - Application approval process

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) Developers may be required to pay a processing fee.
(b) Applications shall be approved or disapproved by the Commissioner based on but not limited to the following:
(1) Housing need and marketability;
(2) Any needs outlined in the Five Year Housing Advisory Plan;
(3) Site control and suitability;
(4) Plans and specifications in accordance with the Commissioner's design standards;
(5) Financial information on projected cost of development and management;
(6) The apparent capability of the developer to plan, complete and manage the affordable housing development;
(7) Local support; and
(8) Execution of a cooperation agreement.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 119jj - Affordable Housing Program › Section 8-119jj-20 - Contract for financial assistance

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) Contract(s) shall include, but not be limited to: the amount of the financial assistance to be provided, the amount of the state service charges to be assessed during the development and management of the affordable housing development(s), the term of the contract(s), and the rights and obligations of the parties under the contract(s).
(b) All deferred loans shall be secured by a mortgage note and deed on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Commissioner.
(c) A lien shall be filed on all property for which the state has provided financial assistance. The Commissioner may subordinate the state's lien if the level of state financial assistance so warrants.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 119jj - Affordable Housing Program › Section 8-119jj-21 - Management

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) Developers shall manage affordable housing developments in an efficient manner so that base rents can be fixed at the lowest possible level consistent with the provision of decent, safe and sanitary dwelling units.
(b) The total income for a development shall be sufficient to meet the costs of development operation including but not limited to:
(1) The cost of operating and maintaining the development including its administrative costs, provision of reasonable reserves for repairs, maintenance and replacements, and vacancy and collection losses;
(2) Property taxes, either full or abated, or payments in lieu of taxes not otherwise paid by the state to the municipality;
(3) The cost of a state service charge if one is assessed;
(4) A limited dividend for partnerships only, as approved by the Commissioner; and
(5) The cost of the principal and/or interest due and payable on the loan, if applicable.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 119jj - Affordable Housing Program › Section 8-119jj-22 - Admission and continued occupancy income limits

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) The admission income limit shall be fifty percent of the area median income, adjusted for family size, as determined from time to time by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
(b) The continued occupancy income limit shall be the admission income limit as defined in subsection (a) above, multiplied by a factor of 1.60.
(c) For the purpose of determining eligibility for continued occupancy income verification shall be annually.
(d) All tenants shall be notified, in writing, of changes in their rent or of over income status resulting from the income re-verification at least thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of such changes.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 119jj - Affordable Housing Program › Section 8-119jj-23 - Rent determination

Current through July 10, 2024
Rents for developments shall be determined as follows:
(1) Where federal or state rental assistance is available, the rent schedule will be determined by the rules governing the program of the federal or state agency.
(2) In developments where no rental subsidy exists, a base rent shall be established and the tenant will pay the higher of:
(A) A percentage of the adjusted gross income not to exceed thirty percent, minus a utility allowance for those tenants who pay their own utilities. The percentage shall be established by the developer and approved by the Commissioner; or
(B) A base rent established by the developer and approved by the Commissioner.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 119jj - Affordable Housing Program › Section 8-119jj-24 - Procedures for rent changes

Current through July 10, 2024
The following procedures shall be followed by all developers for any proposed rent increases, except rent increases based on circumstances such as family income or composition:
(a) A 30 day written notice mailed to all tenants that a change in the rent schedule will be considered by the developer, at its next meeting, (include the date and time of the meeting) and may result in a rent increase.
(b) Advise tenants that they may submit written comments to the developer within the 30 day period, and that they may review any documents supporting the proposed rent increase which will be on file at the office of the developer. Also, tenants may attend the meeting and make comments at that time.
(c) At the end of the 30 day period, the developer shall submit within 15 days to the Commissioner, its recommended management plan plus all tenant comments.
(d) Within 30 days after receipt of the developer's recommendation the Commissioner will approve, disapprove, or request modification of the rent increase or any portion thereof.
(e) If the rent increase is approved by the Commissioner the developer must then give the tenants at least 30 days written notice prior to the effective date of the rent increase.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 119jj - Affordable Housing Program › Section 8-119jj-25 - Program and financial reporting

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) Developers shall, annually, provide income data which covers the period through September thirtieth. Such data shall be provided on all households entering a housing development and those occupying the development during the year.
(b) Developers shall maintain complete and accurate books and records in accordance with the latest procedures approved by the Commissioner.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 119jj - Affordable Housing Program › Section 8-119jj-26 - Fiscal compliance and examination

Current through July 10, 2024
Developers receiving financial assistance shall be subject to examination of all books and records. 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 › 119jj - Affordable Housing Program › Affordable Housing Projects › Section 8-119jj-27 - Definitions

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) "Developers' Fee" means a bonus earned by developers that have successfully completed key events in the development process.
(b) "Key Events" means the four main phases in the development process:
(1) Preliminary Application Approval,
(2) Final Application Approval,
(3) Construction Start; and
(4) Construction Completion.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 119jj - Affordable Housing Program › Affordable Housing Projects › Section 8-119jj-28 - Terms and conditions

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) A developers' fee may be established at up to 10% of the total development cost, less the cost of land, or $100,000, whichever is less.
(b) The fee schedule shall be determined as follows:
Percent of Fee
Key Event
10%
Preliminary Application
15%
Final Application
25%
Construction Start
50%
Construction Completion
(c) Developer's fees are earned based on the schedule established for completing key events in the development process, as approved by the Commissioner.
(d) Developers shall only earn a fee for those key events that are completed according to the established schedule. Developers may not be entitled to earn a fee for key events completed after the established schedule. Developers shall earn, but not receive, any fee, until completion of the housing development.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 119kk - Elderly Rental Assistance Program (RAP) › Section 8-119kk-1 - Definitions

Current through July 10, 2024
As used in sections 8-119kk-1 to 8-119kk-8, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies:
(1) "Adjusted gross income" means the aggregate annual income of all household members from all sources, less allowable deductions, as determined by the commissioner.
(2) "Allowable deductions" means deductions for alimony payments ordered by the courts for dependents and certified as paid and non-reimbursable medical and dental expenses, in excess of 3% of gross income.
(3) "Assistance agreement" means a written agreement between the state and a grantee that contains the terms and conditions under which they will participate, and the amount of rental assistance payments to be made by the State for each eligible household.
(4) "Base rent" means the minimum rental charge determined by the commissioner to be necessary for the operation, upkeep and long-term maintenance and capital replacement reserves of a housing development.
(5) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of the Department of Economic and Community Development.
(6) "Department" means the Department of Economic and Community Development.
(7) "Grantee" means a housing authority, not for profit corporation or a partnership, consisting of:
(A) a housing authority, a nonprofit corporation, a municipal developer, or any combination thereof; and
(B) a business corporation incorporated pursuant to chapter 601 of the general statutes having as one of its purposes the construction, rehabilitation, ownership and operation of such housing.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 119kk - Elderly Rental Assistance Program (RAP) › Section 8-119kk-2 - Program description

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) The commissioner shall implement a non-entitlement program of rental assistance for elderly persons living in State-assisted rental housing developed, under section 8-112a to 8-119c, inclusive, of the Connecticut General Statutes, that will allow such persons to afford decent, safe and sanitary housing. The commissioner may limit access to the rental assistance program dependent upon the availability of funds. Previous participation in the rental assistance program does not guarantee a grantee the right to participate in the program if a change in the applicant's circumstances occurs, that results in ineligibility, prior to execution of the rental assistance contract. The commissioner may suspend or cancel already existing rental assistance contracts based on lack of funds.
(b) The department shall oversee the program established by section 8-119kk of the Connecticut General Statutes. The grantee shall be responsible for administrative responsibilities of the program established by section 8-119kk of the Connecticut General Statutes, including tenant selection, annual unit inspections, initial and annual reexamination of tenant income and rent adjustments, maintenance of records and other duties as required by the commissioner.
(c) Should a qualified tenant who is receiving a subsidy under the program be otherwise eligible to relocate to another state-assisted rental housing facility that is participating in the program, and choose to do so, the state shall notify the tenant and the grantee that the tenant's certificate will be transferred to that new facility and the qualified tenant will continue to receive rental assistance at the new facility.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 8 - Zoning, Planning, Housing, Economic and Community Development › 119kk - Elderly Rental Assistance Program (RAP) › Section 8-119kk-3 - Fair housing and equal opportunity requirements

Current through July 10, 2024
Grantees participating in the program established by section 8-119kk of the Connecticut General Statutes are required to comply with all applicable federal and state fair housing laws, rules and regulations. The commissioner may suspend participation of a grantee in this program based on that grantee's lack of compliance, as noted above, so long as any eligible tenant is not seriously harmed by such suspension. "Seriously harmed" for purposes of this section shall mean that an eligible tenant would be required to pay in excess of thirty five percent (35%) of his/her adjusted gross monthly income for rent, less a utility allowance (if applicable).