Department of Housing Receives Almost $8 Million Grant from Biden-Harris to Expand Access to Affordable Units in Connecticut
(Hartford, CT) 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.
“On behalf of our constituents, which are CT residents and families, DOH is grateful to receive this grant right now,” said Connecticut Commissioner of Housing Seila Mosquera-Bruno. “As we look to refine our services and programs for the housing insecure, it’s critical to have continued support from our federal partners in order to provide long-term, sustainable housing solutions for those individuals that need and deserve it the most.”
“Under the Biden-Harris Administration, we are committed to removing barriers to housing and ensuring that everyone has access to an accessible, quality, and affordable home that meets their needs,” said HUD Acting Secretary Adrianne Todman. “Today’s awards will support Americans with disabilities by both creating affordable housing and expanding crucial support services.”
Awardees will work to address long-term housing security and affordability issues for persons with disabilities within existing, new, or renovated multifamily developments and facilitate community integration. In collaboration with Medicaid and/or health and human services agencies, awardees will also connect individuals with community-based support and services for the long-term.
For more info, see HUD press release here. For background and history on the Connecticut program see here and here.
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For immediate release: August 27, 2024
Contact: Maribel La Luz
cell: 860-539-5485