Cal. Civ. Code § 380.203
Long-Term Operating Support (LTOS) Program
Operative Text
Each Agency shall establish a competitive Application process for providing long-term operating support to Projects providing Units newly available to Extremely Low-Income Households and Severely Low-Income Households within its jurisdiction.� Each Agency shall administer the funds for its LTOS Program in a manner consistent with criteria established in Subpart F, but Municipalities may include additional preferences and requirements set forth in writing in the Municipality's Application form, as long as those preferences and requirements are consistent with applicable federal, State and local law.
Section 380.203 of the Illinois Administrative Code establishes that each designated Agency must create a competitive application process for distributing long-term operating support funds to housing projects that make units newly available to Extremely Low-Income and Severely Low-Income Households. The funds must be administered according to the criteria set out in Subpart F of Part 380, though Municipalities are permitted to layer on additional written preferences and requirements, provided those additions comply with applicable federal, state, and local law. The rule is designed to ensure that operating support reaches the lowest-income households through a structured, transparent process.
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Property owners and developers seeking funding under the Long-Term Operating Support (LTOS) Program described in § 380.203 generally ensure their projects serve Extremely Low-Income or Severely Low-Income Households and that newly available units meet the program's eligibility criteria. Compliant operators familiarize themselves with the competitive application process established by the relevant Agency, as well as any additional written preferences or requirements that a participating Municipality may have incorporated into its application form. Reviewing both the Subpart F criteria and any Municipality-specific addenda before submitting an application is a standard part of operating within this program.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 380.203 establishes a framework under which Agencies must competitively award long-term operating support to housing projects serving Extremely Low-Income and Severely Low-Income Households, which can affect the availability and affordability of units in those projects. Tenants living in or seeking housing in LTOS-supported projects may have rights tied to the income-targeting requirements and any additional preferences a Municipality has included in its written application materials. Those who believe a project is not meeting its obligations under this provision can explore options such as contacting the administering Agency, reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization, or consulting with a housing attorney familiar with Illinois affordable housing regulations.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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