DHS 70.04(5)(c)
(c) Residents of the housing by majority vote will otherwise establish policies governing residence in the housing, including the manner in which applications for residence are approved.
DHS 70.04 History
History: Cr.
Register, November, 1990, No. 419, eff. 12-1-90; am. (1),
Register, July, 1997, No. 499, eff. 8-1-97.
DHS 70.05(1)(a)2.b.
b. That residents of the house will remain alcohol and drug-free, whether they are in the house or not;
DHS 70.05(1)(a)2.c.
c. That any resident of the house who violates the alcohol and drug-free requirement will be expelled from the house;
DHS 70.05(1)(a)2.d.
d. That the costs of the housing, including rent and utilities, will be borne by the residents; and
DHS 70.05(1)(a)2.e.
e. That the house will be operated by the residents in a self-run, self-supported manner through shared decision-making.
DHS 70.05(1)(b)
(b) It is not necessary for an applicant group to acquire sponsorship or be affiliated with a treatment, rehabilitation or other program in order to be eligible for a loan.
DHS 70.05(2)(a)(a) An applicant for a loan under this chapter shall apply to the administrative agency on a form provided by the administrative agency. The administrative agency may, in addition to an application form, require face-to-face interviews with members of the applicant group. The administrative agency may require an applicant to submit written evidence to support assertions made as part of the application and may verify the information provided by the applicant.
DHS 70.05(2)(b)
(b) The administrative agency shall have written procedures on making application for a loan, which shall identify any deadlines and required documentation, and shall make the procedures available to prospective applicants upon request.
DHS 70.05(3)(a)(a) In its review of an application, the administrative agency shall determine that the applicant is eligible, taking into consideration:
DHS 70.05 Note
Note: Section 46.976 (4), Stats., was repealed by
2007 Wis. Act 20.
DHS 70.05(3)(a)4.
4. The needs of special populations, such as alcoholic and drug dependent individuals who are homeless.
DHS 70.05(3)(b)
(b) Within 45 days after receiving a complete application for a loan, the administrative agency shall either approve or deny the application and send a written, dated notice to the applicant of the approval or denial. If the application for a loan is denied, the administrative agency shall include in the notice the reasons for the denial.
DHS 70.05 Note
Note: For a copy of the application form, write or phone the Bureau of Substance Abuse Services, Division of Disability and Elder Services, P. O. Box 7851, Madison, Wisconsin 53707, 608/266-2717.
DHS 70.05 History
History: Cr.
Register, November, 1990, No. 419, eff. 12-1-90.
DHS 70.06
DHS 70.06
Conditions on use of loaned funds. DHS 70.06(1)(1) The maximum amount of a loan shall be $4,000.
DHS 70.06(2)
(2) The loaned amount shall be used exclusively to pay for the cost of housing for recovering persons, and may be used only for the following purposes:
DHS 70.06(2)(d)
(d) Home modifications, such as conversion of a basement into a game room or extra bedroom;
DHS 70.06(2)(e)
(e) The purchase of amenities which foster group living, such as a dishwasher, subject to the approval of the administrative agency; and
DHS 70.06(2)(f)
(f) Any other purpose reasonably related to acquisition, modification, maintenance, repair or furnishing of the home.
DHS 70.06 History
History: Cr.
Register, November, 1990, No. 419, eff. 12-1-90.
DHS 70.07(1)(1) The interest rate on a loan may not exceed the prime interest rate. In this subsection, "prime interest rate" means the lowest rate of interest on bank loans offered to preferred borrowers in Madison, Wisconsin, on the date that the loan application is approved.
DHS 70.07(2)
(2) A loan shall be repaid to the revolving fund through monthly installments covering principal and interest over a 24-month period beginning on the date the loan is made.
DHS 70.07(3)
(3) A reasonable penalty as specified in the loan agreement shall be assessed for each failure to pay the monthly installment by the date specified in the loan agreement. The amount paid as a penalty shall be paid to the revolving fund.
DHS 70.07 History
History: Cr.
Register, November, 1990, No. 419, eff. 12-1-90.
DHS 70.08
DHS 70.08
Appeals. An applicant for a housing loan under this chapter whose loan application is either not approved or not approved in the amount requested may appeal that decision by requesting a hearing on it. The request for a hearing shall be in writing, shall be addressed to the department of administration's division of hearings and appeals and shall be received in that office within 45 days after the date of the action for which review is sought.
DHS 70.08 Note
Note: The mailing address of the Division of Hearings and Appeals is P.O. Box 7875, Madison, Wisconsin 53707.
DHS 70.08 History
History: Cr.
Register, November, 1990, No. 419, eff. 12-1-90; am.,
Register, July, 1997, No. 499, eff. 8-1-97.
