Section 8-219c-2 - Program description(a) The Commissioner may enter into a contract with any person who is sixty-two (62) years of age or older and whose income does not exceed the maximum qualifying income for eligibility for benefits under the program of tax relief for certain elderly homeowners under Section 12-170aa of the Connecticut General Statutes. Financial aid shall be in the form of a grant or loan, based on the financial needs of such person, and shall finance emergency repairs to or rehabilitation of a dwelling containing up to two residential units, provided such person shall be the owner of such dwelling and shall reside in at least one of such units.(b) Eligible senior citizens may receive financial assistance for emergency repairs and rehabilitation necessary, in the opinion of the Commissioner, to permit the continued use of the property for residential purposes. Costs eligible under this program include, but are not limited to, labor and materials, initial service charges, appraisals, inspection fees and closing costs.(c) Eligible senior citizens shall be required to comply with all rules and orders promulgated from time to time by the Commissioner and consistent with the Connecticut General Statutes for this program.(d) The Commissioner may use the Senior Citizen Emergency Home Repair and Rehabilitation Fund for expenses incurred by the Department in the implementation of the Senior Citizen Emergency Home Repair and Rehabilitation Program.Conn. Agencies Regs. § 8-219c-2