Part 4

Applications and Waitlists

Application Process

1. (a) Entities shall provide an application period for any housing opportunity that extends for at least ninety (90) days before initial occupancy or participation in a program administered by the entity for a new housing opportunity. The entity shall establish an application deadline which sets forth the date by which all applications shall be completed and returned. The entity shall not consider applications received after the deadline unless:

   1. (1) there is an insufficient number of initial applicants; or (2) the housing agency determines that more affirmative marketing is necessary.
2. (b) Entities shall create and use a standard application form that conforms with all applicable state and federal laws and make available a copy of such application if requested by the housing agency.
3. (c) Entities shall provide the opportunity for any person seeking to apply for any housing opportunity during the application period to do so.
4. (d) Applications shall set forth how persons with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation pursuant to section 46a-64c of the Connecticut General Statutes to provide such persons with an opportunity to apply.
5. (e) Entities shall date and time stamp each application received upon receipt. Entities shall give each applicant a receipt with the date and time on it upon request.
6. (f) Entities shall assign a control number to each application received.
7. (g) Entities shall create a separate record for each application. The record contents shall be considered confidential.
8. (h) An entity may begin application evaluation upon receipt of applications at its discretion consistent with the requirements of Part 5 of subtitle 8-37ee of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies.

(Effective February 4, 2025)