Section He-M 406.05 - Application For Services(a) Applicants shall apply for services under this program by completing and submitting the "Housing Bridge Subsidy Program Application," (October 2015), which shall be: (1) Prepared by the applicant with the assistance of the CMHP, facility, or the transitional housing services program;(2) Signed and dated by the applicant; and(3) Submitted by a CMHP, a facility, or the transitional housing services program.(b) In addition to the application in (a) above, applicants shall provide: (1) A signed and dated authorization for a New Hampshire criminal background check of the applicant as prepared by the NH Department of Safety;(2) A signed and dated authorization for a New Hampshire criminal background check of any other member of the household 18 years of age or older;(3) For applicants or other members of the household 18 years of age or older who have lived outside of New Hampshire within the last 5 years, a signed and dated authorization for a state criminal background check from the appropriate agency in the state(s) where the applicant lived; and(4) A signed and dated certification stating, "I certify, under penalty of unsworn falsification, that all of the information in this application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. False information will result in denial of application or dismissal from this program."(c) Any applicant shall participate in a face-to face interview with the program, if necessary for the program to clarify any information provided in or with the application.(d) Individuals may request a reasonable modification pursuant to 28 CFR 35.130(b) (7) at any time, and will be provided with information and assistance by the HBSP about their fair housing rights.(e) Within 45 days of its receipt of an application, which includes all requirements in (a) -(c) above, the department shall determine whether the applicant is eligible for the program.(f) An application shall be denied if the individual does not meet the eligibility requirements in He-M 406.03 above.(g) The department shall notify the applicant, in writing, if the application has been accepted or denied, and: (1) If accepted, the notice shall include a statement as to whether the individual has been placed on the wait list in accordance with He-M 406.07; and(2) If denied, the notice shall state the basis for denial and provide notice of appeal rights in accordance with RSA 126-A:5, VIII and He-C 200, along with information on obtaining legal assistance.(h) Individuals who do not meet (a) (1) and (3) above and would like to apply to the HBSP shall complete and submit the "Housing Bridge Subsidy Program Intake Form" (February 2016) directly to the department.(i) When an individual has been accepted into the HBSP, the program shall make every reasonable effort to obtain housing. However, the HBSP cannot guarantee that housing will be found.N.H. Admin. Code § He-M 406.05
Derived From Volume XXXVI Number 41, Filed October 13, 2016, Proposed by #11191, Effective 9/27/2016, Expires 9/27/2026.