Press Releases

9/16/2024
The Connecticut Department of Housing (DOH) and the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) today announced that the bi-annual Development Engagement Process will open September 23, 2024 

The Connecticut Department of Housing (DOH) and the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) today announced that the bi-annual Development Engagement Process will open for developers seeking state financial assistance or Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) for projects throughout Connecticut later this month on September 23, 2024

9/2/2024
Department of Housing Receives Almost $8 Million Grant from Biden-Harris to Expand Access to Affordable Units in Connecticut

The Connecticut Department of Housing (DOH) announced today it was awarded $7.9 million by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to support 158 additional affordable units and expand services for low-income residents and adults with disabilities. Connecticut is one of 18 states to receive the grant award, part of an overall $140 million investment from HUD.
 

Leading up to its 2nd annual Connecticut Housing Conference in October, the Department of Housing (DOH) has launched an updated brand identity designed to better reflect the department’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusive housing opportunities for all Connecticut residents.


8/21/2024 
Six Developments Across CT Receive State Financing: 758 Units in Norwalk, Norwich, Stamford, Waterford, and Westport

The Connecticut Department of Housing (DOH) and the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) are announcing today that they have signed financing agreements for six developments that will contribute to the creation of a total of 758 housing units, including 396 affordable units for low- and moderate-income renters, 18 of which will be designated as permanent supportive housing for people experiencing homelessness and people with disabilities.


8/20/2024
CT Department of Housing Provides Funding for Five Cold Weather Shelters

The Connecticut Department of Housing (DOH) is awarding $4.5 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds to 5 organizations across the state to support cold weather emergency shelters. The goal of the funding is to provide a warm physical space for any homeless individual or family that needs accommodations during the winter season of 2024-2025.  Last year DOH was able to support 1545 individuals in need of cold weather shelter. 


7/12/2024
Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) Voucher Announcement

Notice is hereby given that the State of Connecticut Department of Housing (DOH) will open the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program wait list on Monday, July 15th at 9am and it will remain open until further notice. The wait list will be open only for Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) pre-applicants


6/25/2024
NINE HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS ACROSS CONNECTICUT RECEIVE STATE FINANCING: 722 AFFORDABLE UNITS IN HADDAM, HARTFORD, MERIDEN, NEW BRITAIN, NEW HAVEN, PLAINVILLE, AND WATERBURY

(HARTFORD,CT) The Connecticut Department of Housing (DOH) and the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) are announcing today that they have signed financing agreements for nine developments that will contribute to the creation of 722 housing units, including 651 affordable for low- and moderate-income renters, 82 of which will be designated as permanent supportive housing for people experiencing homelessness and people with disabilities. Developments are located in Haddam, Hartford, Meriden, New Britain, New Haven, Plainville, and Waterbury.

6/07/2024
COMMISSIONER SEILA MOSQUERA-BRUNO STATEMENT ON BOND COMMISSION

(HARTFORD, CT) Connecticut Commissioner of Housing Seila Mosquera-Bruno released the following statement regarding today’s Bond Commission meeting: “Thank you to the Governor and the Bond Commission for investing over $100 million in our programs, specifically:

• $30 million - Flexible Housing Program
• $50 million - Build For CT
• $15 million - Time To Own
• $9 million - Down Payment Assistance that includes Minority Teachers

4/01/2024
OPEN CALL: DEVELOPERS, OWNERS, CONSULTANTS, AND NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS ENCOURAGED TO PRESENT PROPOSALS TO BUILD MORE AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS IN CONNECTICUT

(HARTFORD, CT) The Connecticut Department of Housing (DOH) and the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) today announced that the bi-annual Development Engagement Process is now open for developers seeking state financial assistance or Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) for projects throughout Connecticut. The Spring 2024 Development Engagement Process (DEP) is open for approximately four weeks. Developers are encouraged to submit projects for consideration only if they believe they can prepare and deliver a complete and compliant application within 120 days of an Invitation to Apply. 


3/19/2024
THREE HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS IN CONNECTICUT RECEIVE STATE FINANCING: 299 UNITS IN VERNON AND BRIDGEPORT
 
The Connecticut Department of Housing (DOH) and the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) are announcing today that they have signed financing agreements for three developments that will contribute to the creation of 139 housing units, including 116 affordable units for low- and moderate-income renters. DOH is providing a total of $13,800,000 in loans for developments in Bridgeport and Vernon. CHFA is providing an additional $7.8 million in financing as well as low-income housing tax credits (LIHTCs) and state Housing Tax Credits that will generate more than $18.5 million in private investment. The affordable units will be earmarked for residents making between 25% and 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI). Additionally, CHFA signed a financing agreement for 160 units to be funded by the Build For CT program, a new collaboration between DOH and CHFA to support the creation of apartments designed to be affordable for middle-income renters.

3/18/2024
APRIL 15 DEADLINE: CT DEPT. OF HOUSING ENCOURAGES ELIGIBLE FAIRFIELD COUNTY MUNICIPALITIES TO APPLY FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

The CT Department of Housing (DOH) is announcing a new capacity building program for Fairfield County to provide direct technical assistance with the implementation of their local affordable housing plans.


2/22/2024
FIVE HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS ACROSS CONNECTICUT RECEIVE STATE FINANCING: 478 UNITS IN HAMDEN, TORRINGTON, NEW HAVEN, ROCKY HILL, AND HARTFORD

The Connecticut Department of Housing (DOH) and the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) are announcing today that they have signed financing agreements for five developments that will create a total of 478 housing units, including 439 affordable units for low- and moderate-income renters. DOH is providing a total of $16,697,675 in loans for developments in Hamden, Hartford, New Haven, Rocky Hill and Torrington. CHFA is providing an additional $35.1 million in financing as well as low-income housing tax credits (LIHTCs) that will generate more than $57.7 million in private investment. The affordable units will be earmarked for residents making between 25% and 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI). In addition, CHFA signed a financing agreement for the first 44 units to be funded by the Build For CT program, a new collaboration between DOH and CHFA to support the creation of apartments designed to be affordable for middle-income renters.


1/22/2024 
Governor Lamont Announces $12.1 Million in Small Cities Grants Awarded to Eight Municipalities To Modernize and Rehabilitate Housing and Community Infrastructure

Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Housing Commissioner Seila-Mosquera Bruno today announced that the Connecticut Department of Housing is awarding $12.1 million in grants to eight municipalities for upgrades that will modernize and rehabilitate housing for low and moderate-income individuals, as well as community infrastructure.


1/12/2024
Governor Lamont Announces Formation of the Connecticut Interagency Council on Homelessness

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is establishing a panel of agency heads within his administration that will be known as the Connecticut Interagency Council on Homelessness and will be responsible for collaborating on a multi-agency approach that strengthen the state’s homelessness prevention and response efforts.


12/19/2023 
CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING ANNOUNCES FUNDING FOR HOMELESS SERVICES

The Connecticut Department of Housing is announcing the release of $45.8 million in funding to various programs that assist those in need of emergency shelter and services. This is in addition to the previously announced $5 million for cold weather shelters. Specific locations for cold weather shelters are determined by municipalities and nonprofit providers, with DOH providing funding for operations.


12/13/2023 
HUD AWARDS DOH $4.5 MILLION FOR MOBILITY SERVICES

The Connecticut Department of Housing was recently awarded $4.5 million by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for mobility services for Section 8 recipients in the New Haven and Bridgeport areas.


10/30/2023  
DOH AND CHFA TO HOST CONFERENCE ON HOUSING IN CONNECTICUT

(HARTFORD) – The Connecticut Department of Housing (DOH), with support from the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA), will be hosting a one-day conference on Reimaging Housing in Connecticut on Thursday, November 2 at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford.