HAR §15-316-18. Preference

(a) Unless otherwise provided in this chapter, the corporation may give preference to rent-to-own applicants on the basis of overall need and to applicants who: (1) Meet the occupancy guidelines set forth in section 15- 316-17; (2) For single family developments only, have, excluding an applicant's spouse, minor dependents, as defined in the applicable regulations of the Internal Revenue Service, and as shown on the applicant's or co­ applicant's state income tax return, divorce decree, or other document which is to be submitted upon the request of the corporation. (3) Have been displaced from their homes because of governmental action and qualify as a "displaced person" under section 111-2, HRS; and (4) For income preferences only, income preference will be based on household size and annual household income as established from time to time for the State by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. All income for household members who are eighteen years of age and older, who are currently residing with the family, and who will physically reside in the dwelling unit to be purchased will be added to the gross household income to determine the income preference. The corporation shall determine the income preference for each project. (b) Not more than twenty per cent of all affordable dwelling units in a specific project, as determined by the corporation, shall be for applicants with a preference as provided in subsection (a); however, the corporation may establish a limit on the number of units for which preference is provided on a project-by-project basis. (c) Other preferences may be determined by the corporation for a specific project. [Eff ] (Auth: HRS §§201H-4, 201H-8, 201H-171, 201H-181) (Imp: HRS §§201H-171, 201H-181) 316-8 SUBCHAPTER 4 RENTAL REQUIREMENTS