Section 525-RICR-20-00-3.12 - Application Denial and Appealing an Application DenialA. An application will be denied if it does not meet the requirements of:1. The qualification criteria as established in § 3.6 of this Part; or2. The application requirements and deadlines established in § 3.7 of this Part; or3. The financial eligibility limits established in § 3.8 of this Part.B. A letter denying an application for a Livable Home Modification Grant must:1. Be sent by USPS Certified Mail letter with Return Receipt to the mailing address on the application;2. Indicate the provision(s) of this Part that are the reason for denial; and3. The letter of denial must include the procedure for appealing the denial.C. An appeal letter must: 1. Be sent by USPS Certified Mail letter with Return Receipt;2. Be postmarked within thirty (30) days of receipt of a denial letter; and3. Indicate the grounds for the appeal.D. An appeal hearing will be conducted by the Commission's R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 42-51-6.1. Hearing Board.1. The Hearing Board shall conduct the appeal hearing in accordance with R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 42-35-9. Contested cases - Notice - Hearing - Records, et. al.2. The decision of the Hearing Board shall conform to the requirements of R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 42-35-12. Orders.3. Decisions of the Hearing Board may be appealed in accordance with R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 42-35-15. Judicial review of contested cases.525 R.I. Code R. 525-RICR-20-00-3.12
Adopted effective 10/22/2019
Amended effective 8/23/2021
Amended effective 3/19/2023