Connecticut Weekly Agricultural Report
Connecticut, regional, and national energy and supply information.
Housing
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Home improvement contractors, plumbers, electricians and other workers must be licensed or registered to work in Connecticut. Residents who encounter problems they cannot resolve with a contractor can file a complaint with the Department of Consumer Protection. The department offers advice on choosing and working with contractors and can help mediate problems.
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Connecticut Real Estate Commission
An updated list of Commission members, meeting agendas, and minutes.
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File a Housing Discrimination Complaint
Residents who think they were discriminated against while seeking and applying for housing can submit a complaint to the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities. Access filing complaints forms and descriptions of various types of discriminations.
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The state provides a reimbursement program for elderly and/or totally disabled tenants whose incomes do not exceed certain limits. Anyone with questions regarding the program can call the program hotline at 860-418-6377.
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Landlord, Tenant and Housing FAQ
Answers to frequently asked questions about landlord and tenant rights and responsibilities.
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The Department of Housing posts a schedule of funding rounds at the beginning of each fiscal year to provide a predictable timetable of the agency's funding for developers, public housing authorities, municipalities and other interested parties seeking funding to construct new affordable housing or preserve existing affordable housing.
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The state provides gap funding in the form of loans and grants to owners of existing multifamily properties and developers of proposed new multifamily properties to increase the supply of safe, decent and affordable rental housing statewide.
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The state supports emergency shelters for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Anyone in need of emergency shelter should contact 2-1-1 for immediate assistance.
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The state has compiled a list of housing development programs, housing affordability initiatives, community development programs and individual and family support services for those seeking housing assistance.
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Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher
Eligible tenants in newly-constructed, rehabilitated and existing rental and cooperative apartment projects could receive rental subsidies through the federal Housing and Urban Development Section 8 Program. Applicants for the program must meet the income limits. Anyone interested in registering to receive automatic notice of the opening of any Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waitlists can go to http://www.cthcvp.org.
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Housing developers seeking assistance with pre-development costs related to the construction, rehabilitation or renovation of housing for low-and moderate-income individuals and families can seek help from the state. The Department of Housing has a new streamlined application process for its pre-development loan program.
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Affordable Housing Funding Opportunities
The state provides gap funding for projects and programs that create homeownership opportunities for eligible households throughout the State.
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Rental Assistance Program (RAP)
Residents with low incomes can receive a monthly rent subsidy through the Rental Assistance Program (RAP). After people find housing, the state pays a subsidy directly to the landlords every month and the tenants pay the difference between the rental cost and the subsidy.
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First-time Home Buyer Information
First-time homeowners can get advice, a home-buying checklist to follow and apply for a mortgage through the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA).
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Property owners and those seeking apartments can list and peruse rental housing available anywhere in the state free of charge. Resources also are available for senior citizens and individuals with disabilities looking for housing.
Agency: Department of Housing
