Selection from waitlist

(a) When a housing opportunity becomes available, the entity shall select the next applicant from the waitlist based on the occupant guideline, set forth in section 8-37ee-902 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, applicable preferences, if any, income-targeting policies and requirements, and screening policies applied by the entity. The entity shall select the first applicant on the waitlist for the appropriate housing opportunity and make a determination of eligibility and suitability for tenancy based on the applicant screening provisions contained in section 8-37ee-909 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies. (b) The entity shall select an applicant from the waitlist at least thirty (30) days before a housing opportunity is available to prevent vacancies.