Section 17-2040-21 - Referrals(a) The authority shall only accept applicants through a direct referral process from the Coe coordinated entry system or other designated partner referral agencies.(b) Only individuals or families who are determined eligible for the program by the designated partner referral agency shall be submitted to the authority for participation.(c) Other than cases where an individual or family is requesting an emergency transfer under the Violence Against Women Act, the authority shall refer a family seeking assistance under the program to the designated partner referral agency for the initial intake, assessment, and possible referral to the authority for emergency housing voucher program participation.(d) A family seeking to participate in the program may contact the CoC or a designated partner referral agency directly if they believe they may be eligible for assistance.(e) A final eligibility review shall be conducted by the authority when a completed applicant referral packet is submitted.(f) An applicant who has misrepresented material information may not be eligible to file an application with the authority. Haw. Code R. § 17-2040-21
[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. §§ 982.201, 982.202; HRS § 356D-13)