825 R.I. Code R. 825-RICR-40-00-1.10
(Name of Section 8 P roject) (Address) (DATE) (Name of Applicant) (Address) Re: Admission to (Name of Section 8 P roject) Dear __: I am writing to inform you that you are categorically eligible for admission to (Name of Section 8) as a "lower income" applicant. This means that you meet the income and family composition requirements for admission. Current statutes and HUD regulations, however, limit admission to this project to "very-low income" applicants, unless there are no such applicants. At the present time, there are many such applicants for admission to this project. We have placed you on the __ bedroom "lower income" waiting list. You are number __ on that waiting list. However, in light of the current admission regulations described above, you will not be admitted for an indefinite period of time. If you believe that we have improperly calculated your income and you feel that you satisfy the "very low income" requirements, you may request a review of our decision. In order to request a review, you must complete the attached form within fifteen days of the above date. Send the completed form to the address listed on the form. You should keep a completed copy of the form for your records. You may also be eligible for free legal assistance regarding this decision. If you wish, you may contact Rhode Island Legal Services, Inc. 56 Pine Street, Providence, RI 02903, phone (401) 274-2652 to see if you are eligible. Very truly yours, SAVE THIS LETTER. IT IS YOUR PROOF OF PRELIMINARY ELIGIBILITY | |
REQUEST FOR HEARING | |
Name: | Date: |
Address: | |
Phone: | |
I hereby request an informal hearing to review the decision of (name of owner or managing agent) that I am ineligible for admission to (name of Section 8 project). I believe this decision is wrong because: (Briefly state your reasons here) | |
Signature | |
Send this form to: | |
Rhode Island Housing and Mortgage Finance Corporation | |
44 Washington Street | |
Providence, RI 02903 | |
Attn: John Gordon | |
TO THE APPLICANT: Attach a copy of the denial notice to your Request for Review. Keep a copy of the completed form for your records. | |
825 R.I. Code R. 825-RICR-40-00-1.10