Norwich, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 7, art. V, div. 2 § 7-114

(a) The welfare director, upon receipt of an application for security deposit assistance, shall determine whether the applicant is eligible to participate in the program. However, prior to approving the loan, the welfare director, in consort with the housing department and other appropriate municipal officials, shall determine the eligibility of the applicant and the severity of the need of the applicant for assistance.
(b) The welfare director, in considering such application, shall determine:
(1) Eligibility of the applicant;
(2) Whether any other funds are available to the applicant for a security deposit;
(3) The amount of assistance to be approved; provided, however, that the amount shall not exceed $200.00 or one month's rent, whichever is less.
(c) Any security deposit or portion thereof, which is approved by the welfare director, shall be paid by the city to the prospective landlord under the terms and in consideration of the written promise required in section 7-103(d) of this division.
(d) The welfare director shall not consider the application of any person who has received approval of assistance hereunder within the previous six months, unless the applicant can show, to the satisfaction of the welfare director, that the prior tenancy of the applicant was involuntarily terminated.
(e) The welfare director may approve an application for a security deposit on any rental unit located no more than 20 miles from the boundaries of the City of Norwich.