Connecticut Weekly Agricultural Report
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Housing
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Incentive Housing Zone Program
The State provides financial incentives to municipalities seeking to create Incentive Housing Zones (IHZ) to promote the expansion of market-rate and affordable housing opportunities.
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Low-Income Housing Tax Credits
The LIHTC program provides incentives for developers to acquire, rehabilitate and/or build new low- or mixed-income housing through the allocation of federal tax credits that may be sold to corporations or investor groups to raise equity for a project.
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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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Security Deposit Guarantee Program
The Security Deposit Guarantee Program provides a guarantee to landlords for up to two month's rent rather than an actual cash payment for eligible individuals and family seeking to obtain rental housing.
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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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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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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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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.
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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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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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Through the CDBG-Small Cities Program, the state provides funding and technical support to municipalities with populations of less than 50,000 for projects that achieve local community, affordable housing, and economic development objectives, principally benefiting low- and moderate-income persons.
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Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Program
This program prevents evictions and foreclosures through mediation and a Rent Bank. A trained mediator meets with tenants and landlords or homeowners and lenders to resolve disputes which may include unpaid rent or mortgage payments, repairs, housing code violations and communication problems. The Rent Bank provides funds to help pay rent or mortgage arrears.
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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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Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program
Eligible homeowners facing foreclosure due to financial hardship may be eligible for temporary monthly mortgage payment assistance for up to five years. An EMAP loan is secured by a fixed-rate, subordinate mortgage on the homeowner's residence.
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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.
Agency: Department of Housing
