Connecticut

Connecticut Housing Finance Agency has made available their 2026 Standards and Guidelines. Please note that there are several new changes including: Standards and guidelines are effective January 1, 2026. Additional flexibility has been incorporated throughout including Dwelling Unit design and energy efficiency, to allow for various options given the current high-cost economic environment. Please reach […]

In conjunction with the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA), the Department of Housing (DOH) has published a revision of the State Housing Manual.  The Housing Manual is a guidebook that provides SSHP sponsors, owners, and agents with the policies and procedures governing the management of State Financed Housing, specifically for projects under the SSHP. This manual supplements, but does […]

The Connecticut Housing Finance Authority announced important dates for the 2026 competitive 9% Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Round.  Additionally, CHFA will be holding a live webinar on October 27 at 2 PM EST with full details on changes to the QAP, the 2026 9% LIHTC Round process, requirements, and helpful hints.  

CHFA has developed a Rent Increase Policy.

The Connecticut Housing Finance Authority announced that the State Bond Commission has allocated $87 million in funding to support three critical housing initiatives that address Connecticut’s most pressing housing challenges.

Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) announced its brand-new program: Housing Authority Resident Program (HARP).

The Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) and the Connecticut Department of Housing (DOH) announced that the bi-annual Development Engagement Process (DEP) opened Sept. 23, 2024 for approximately five weeks for developers seeking state financial assistance or LIHTCs for projects throughout Connecticut.  

CHFA announced the projected schedule for the 2025 nine percent LIHTC competitive round. 

The Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) is in the process of implementing a solar program for master-metered affordable multifamily buildings through the Residential Renewable Energy Solutions (RRES) program.

Preliminary applications are due to the Department of Housing (DOH) and the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) by May 6.

The Connecticut Housing Finance Authority posted frequently asked questions to its 2024 Housing Tax Credit Contribution (HTCC) program.

The Connecticut Housing Finance Authority revised its Asset Management Escrow Disbursement Policy and Escrow Disbursement Forms Workbook.