Community Development

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• DECD Brownfield Liability Relief Programs

  The Department of Economic and Community Development’s Office of Brownfield Remediation and Redevelopment (DECD/OBRD) offers two liability relief programs.

• The Abandoned Brownfield Cleanup Program

  Learn more about the Abandoned Brownfield Cleanup Liability Relief Program.

• The Brownfield Remediation & Revitalization Program

  Learn more about the Brownfield Remediation & Revitalization Program.

• Project Compliance

  Find bidding, contracting, and construction guidelines for professional services and project planning.

• Latest Funding Round Announcements

  Find the latest round of funding announcements here.

• Brownfield Remediation and Development

  Information on funding and links to resources from the Office of Brownfield Remediation and Development (OBRD).

• Tax Increment Financing

  Learn more about this program offering financing to fund Brownfield redevelopment projects through future property taxes.

• Municipal Development

  Find programs to assist in building strong town centers, revitalizing downtowns, providing infrastructure, and strengthening communities.

• Cherry Street Lofts - Bridgeport

  State brownfield loan funds were used for predevelopment site work related to the removal of hazardous conditions including remediation, abatement and demolition.

• Colt Gateway Redevelopment Project - Hartford

  The Colt Gateway Community offers a mix of office, commercial and residential space at the historic Colt Factory on the banks of Connecticut River.

• Clock Factory - New Haven

  State brownfield funds will be used for the remediation and revitalization of a 1.9 acre site that was formerly known as the New Haven Clock Factory.

• 470 James Street - New Haven

  Adaptively reusing the former CT Transit site at 470 James Street into a unique tech-campus, complete with incubator and coworking space.

• Former Police Station - New Britain

  This is a $2,717,000 brownfields grant to the City of New Britain to fund the abatement and demolition of the former Police Station building located at 125 Columbus Boulevard.

• Community Development Corporation (CDC) Certification Process

  Per Public Act 24-151, Sections 118-121, Community Development Corporations (CDCs) must be certified by the Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) to be eligible for grants from the Community Investment Fund 2030 or other discretionary funds as they become available.

• Environmental Compliance

  Find resources and documents to assist in compliance with the Connecticut Environmental Policy Act (CEPA).