Rhode Island Code of Regulations
Title 525 - Governor's Commission on Disabilities
Chapter 20 - Civil Rights and Certification
Subchapter 00 - N/A
Part 3 - Rhode Island Livable Home Modifications
Section 525-RICR-20-00-3.12 - Application Denial and Appealing an Application Denial

Universal Citation: 525 RI Code of Rules 20 00 3.12

Current through September 18, 2024

A. 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; or

2. The application requirements and deadlines established in § 3.7 of this Part; or

3. 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; and

3. 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; and

3. 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.

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