Section 17a-218-3 - Referral(a) Any client may be considered for placement in a subsidized community-based residence. The assistant regional director shall evaluate community residential resources to determine if an eligible client could be adequately served by the community-based housing subsidy program.(b) Any client considered for placement in a subsidized community-based residence will have at least one (1) opportunity to visit the residence prior to the placement decision. A proposed placement in a subsidized community-based residence must be reviewed and approved by the regional director.(c) No community-based residence may be considered for a placement of eligible clients if the housing costs attributable to rent or other periodic payments for use and occupancy are in excess of 130% of the Fair Market Rents published by the Secretary of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development pursuant to Section 8 (c) (1) of the United States Housing Act of 1937.(d) The commissioner may make exceptions to the limitations contained in subsection (c) of this section if the regional director makes a written request for an exception based on: (1) demonstrated higher housing costs for the area of the state where the proposed subsidized community-based residence is located; or(2) demonstrated inability to meet the specialized residential needs of the program participant within the limitations set forth in subsection (c) of this section.(3) No request for an exception shall be approved if the total housing costs for the unit or residence attributable to rent or other periodic payments for use and occupancy exceed fair market value based on review of at least two (2) comparable properties.(e) Upon approval of a placement in a subsidized community-based residence, the assistant regional director shall evaluate and determine, or cause to be evaluated and determined; (1) the current gross income available to the client for payment of housing costs as provided in an Income Verification Form provided by the department;(2) the projected income available to the client for payment of housing costs;(3) all costs attributable to housing costs;(4) the type and amount of supervision required;(5) whether the proposed placement meets the clients needs particularly with regard to health and safety;(6) the current and projected monthly subsidy necessary to assist the client to meet his housing costs; and(7) the current and projected share of housing costs to be paid by other income available to the program participant.Conn. Agencies Regs. § 17a-218-3
Effective August 24, 1994