(a) The Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, in conjunction with existing private lending programs and qualified lenders, shall develop a pilot program of revolving rehabilitation loans to developers, including nonprofit housing corporations, for the acquisition and rehabilitation of housing consisting of one to four dwelling units. Properties rehabilitated with loans made under this section shall be sold only to persons meeting eligibility requirements for financial assistance under programs operated by the authority. In making loans under this section, the authority may give priority to developers participating in local, state or federal programs financing the rehabilitation of housing.
(b) The authority shall adopt written procedures in accordance with section 1-121 establishing procedures for the application and distribution of loans under this section.