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vii. The hearing officer shall issue a final decision, in writing, within thirty (30) calendar days following the conclusion of the fair hearing.

12.5 When and how are applicants informed of these rights?

Ineligible applicants are informed in writing, at the time of application, of their rights to an appeal and fair hearing, prior to signing the form. The written request with an explanation of the issue on back of the service application form under Right to Appeal and Fair Hearing should be mailed to the Louisiana Housing Corporation (LHC), 2415 Quail Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808. If assistance is required, the contractor may assist the applicant, if requested, to prepare a written request. The request must be received by LHC within 30 days of the decision or postmarked within 30 days.

When an application is deemed incomplete, a "LIHEAP Application Required Documents Form" is completed, signed and dated by the applicant and the Agency representative, at the time of application. The form includes a checklist and information regarding the status of the application.

If any of the above questions require further explanation or clarification that could not be made in the fields provided, attach a document with said explanation here.

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