SECTION 330:50-37-4. Eligibility for informal review

(a)   Reviews are provided for applicants who are denied assistance before the effective date of the HAP Contract. The exception is that when an applicant is denied assistance for citizen or eligible immigrant status, the applicant is entitled to an informal hearing.

(b)   When OHFA determines that an applicant is ineligible for the program, the family must be notified of their ineligibility in writing. The notice must contain:

(1)   The reason(s) they are ineligible,

(2)   The procedure for requesting a review if the applicant does not agree with the decision, and

(3)   The time limit for requesting a review.

(c)   OHFA must provide applicants with the opportunity for an Informal Review of decisions denying:

(1)   Listing on OHFA's waiting list, or

(2)   Issuance of a Certificate or Voucher, or

(3)   Participation in the program.

(d)   Informal Reviews are not required for established policies, procedures, and OHFA determinations such as:

(1)   Discretionary administrative determinations by OHFA.

(2)   General policy issues or class grievances.

(3)   A determination of the family unit size under OHFA subsidy standards.

(4)   Refusal to extend or suspend a Certificate or Voucher.

(5)   Disapproval of lease.

(6)   Determination that unit is not in compliance with HQS.

(7)   Determination that unit is not in accordance with HQS due to family size or composition.

[Source: Added at 16 Ok Reg 2905, eff 7-12-99]