for
Developers, Owners and Management Agents
Resources
Overview
The Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) has
compiled the following list of agencies and organizations
that provide useful information and resources to Developers, Owners and
Management Agents of affordable multifamily housing
developments in Connecticut.
(See,
State Agencies or
Federal Agencies, for a complete, alphabetical listing
of all government agencies.)
Economic & Community Development, CT Department of
(DECD)
The Department of Economic
and Community Development provides resources and programs to
assist multifamily housing developments in Connecticut.
Below is a list of important links for Owners and Management
Agents.
Energy Conservation
Look into rebates, low-interest financing and other
useful information if you are a Management Agent or Owner
looking to conserve energy at your multifamily housing
development.
Fair Housing
Make sure your multifamily housing
development complies with
state and federal fair housing laws. Follow the links below
to learn more.
Funding Sources
Look for sources
of low-interest loans and/or grants for capital improvements
to your multifamily housing development through one of the non-profit organizations and/or
state and federal programs listed below.
Please note: Eligibility may depend on program
requirements. Be sure to check with your Asset Manager.
Grant Sources
Find out what grants your affordable housing
multifamily development might qualify for through one of the non-profit
organizations and/or federal government programs listed
below.
Please note: Eligibility may depend on program
requirements. Be sure to check with your Asset Manager.
- Affordable Housing
- Fire
Safety
- General
- Security
- U.S. Department of Agriculture
Housing Agencies/ Authorities
Follow these links
to find lists of state and national housing agencies as well
as information on the state insurance program for Local
Housing Authorities.
Housing
and Urban Development, Department of (HUD)
Many multifamily
housing developments are required to follow Housing and
Urban Development (HUD) guidelines and/or utilize HUD
standards. Below is a list of frequently used resources
within the HUD website.
HUD Website
www.HUD.gov
Housing Tax Credit Contribution (HTCC) Statute
CHFA administers the Housing Tax Credit Contribution
(HTCC) Program for the state of Connecticut. Click on the
link below to search for the Statute. Type ‘8-395’ in the
Section Number box and hit the Search button. Click
CHAP138G.HTG to open the Statute.
Interest Rates – Security Deposits
Learn the current interest rates of your CHFA-held rental
security deposits by following this link.
Landlord/Tenant Laws (Connecticut)
Locate
resources connected with Connecticut’s Landlord Tenant
statutes by following this link.
www.jud.ct.gov/lawlib/Law/landlord.htm
Low Income
Housing Tax Credit
CHFA has retained Spectrum Enterprises,
Inc. to monitor compliance for the federal Low Income
Housing Tax Credit program. If your
multifamily development received LIHTC tax credits,
contact Spectrum directly for assistance.
Professional Organizations
Find important information and available resources and
services for your multifamily housing development by contacting one of the professional organizations
listed below.
Spectrum
CHFA has retained
Spectrum Enterprises, Inc. to monitor compliance for the
federal Low Income Housing Tax Credit program. If your multifamily housing development
received LIHTC tax credits, contact Spectrum directly for
assistance
State of Connecticut Department of Labor
The Department of Labor provides business and labor
information and services. The following links may be useful
to developers and owners.
United States Dept. of Labor