Section 17-2040-81 - Informal review process for applicants(a) An applicant who has been denied assistance by the authority shall have an opportunity for an informal review pursuant to 24 C.F.R. § 982.554.(b) The applicant shall provide the authority with a written request for an informal review within fifteen days from the date of the authority's notification of denial of assistance.(c) The informal review shall be scheduled within fifteen days from the date the written request is received by the authority and shall be conducted by any person or persons designated by the authority, but shall not be a person who made or approved the decision under review or a subordinate of this person.(d) The applicant shall be given the opportunity to present oral or written objections to the authority's denial of assistance. Both the authority and the applicant may present evidence and witnesses. The applicant may be assisted by an attorney or other representative at his or her own expense.(e) The informal review may be conducted in person, by mail, video conference or telephone if acceptable to both parties.(f) A written notice of the review of findings shall be provided to the applicant within thirty days after the review. The notice shall include the decision of the hearing officer and an explanation of the reasons for decision.(g) An applicant who is denied assistance for citizen or immigrant status shall have an opportunity for an informal hearing pursuant to 24 C.F.R. § 5.514.Haw. Code R. § 17-2040-81
[Eff 7/28/2022] (Auth: HRS § 356D-13) (Imp: American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, Pub. L. No. 117-2, §3202, 135 Stat. 4; 42 U.S.C. § 1437f(o); HUD Notice PIH 2021-15(HA); 24 C.F.R. §§ 982.54(d) (12), 982.554; HRS § 356D-13)