Yasha M. Escalera
Director

Housing and Property Management Division

Mission: The Housing and Property Management Division seeks to actively promote and facilitate new housing construction and substantial rehabilitation activities in the City of Hartford through the administration of City, State and Federal Programs.

Resources for Hartford Homeowners

Foreclosure Prevention

The City of Hartford recognizes that many homeowners have been adversely impacted by the recent subprime mortgage crisis. Many homeowners have Adjustable Rate Mortgages (ARMs) that have recently reset – to higher monthly payments that they cannot afford. The Department of Development Services Housing and Property Management Division has prepared a guide to provide Hartford homeowners with useful information and resources that may help prevent home foreclosures.

To view the Foreclosure Prevention Resource Guide Click Here

Para ver el Guía De Recursos Para Evitar Ejecución De Hipotecas Español Haga Clic Aquí

Housing Preservation Loan Fund

The Housing Preservation Loan Fund (HPLF) Program has been a vital resource to Hartford residents for home improvement for more than 25 years. The HPLF Program has played a significant role in maintaining Hartford neighborhoods by offering affordable loans to homeowners to make needed repairs and improvements to their properties.

For additional information click on the following item:
• Housing Preservation Loan Fund

Developers

The Housing and Property Management Division is committed to sustaining and improving Hartford's livability through the development of new housing and the rehabilitation of existing housing throughout Hartford. Our programs target several of Hartford's housing goals and objectives, including density reduction, increasing homeownership opportunities, and improving the availability of quality, affordable multi-family rental units.

Affordable housing development sponsored by the City of Hartford should be compatible with and contribute to the design and character of the neighborhood. The City’s programs promote a range of neighborhood revitalization efforts including the development of single-family owner-occupied homes and larger scale multi-family rental properties.

For additional information click on the following items:
• HOME Investment Partnership Program
• Homeownership Appraisal Gap Financing

The Housing Division also manages the sale of City-owned properties. These properties can offer unique economic development opportunities. For more information on City-owned properties being offered for sale through please click on the following links:

• City Property for Sale Hartford

Homebuyers

Homeownership Assistance Programs

The Housing and Property Management Division is working to help Hartford's citizens achieve the goal of homeownership. We currently offer loan programs that primarily serve low-income and moderate-income households seeking to purchase a home in the City.

Our HouseHartford and Homeownership Appraisal Gap Financing programs have contributed to the livability and stability of Hartford's housing stock by providing financial assistance to potential homebuyers. HouseHartford is a mortgage program offering mortgage interest rate buy-downs or downpayment and closing cost assistance, and the Homeownership Appraisal Gap Financing program promotes the affordability of newly developed or rehabilitated homes. Both programs have played a significant role in helping citizens become first time homebuyers, and sparking the revitalization of Hartford's neighborhoods.

For additional information click on the following items:
• HouseHartford Program
• Homeownership Appraisal Gap Financing Program
*New GAP Housing Developments*
• Neighborhood Distribution of CCEDA Funds Map

Section 8 Rental Assistance Program

Imagineers, LLC, a housing services organization, located on Farmington Avenue in Hartford manages the City’s Section 8 program. For information on Rental Assistance contact Imagineers, LLC at (860) 522-1028.
For additional information on Rental Assistance in the City of Hartford, go to www.imagineersllc.com.

The Hartford Fair Rent Commission

The Hartford Fair Rent Commission is empowered by state and local law to address unreasonable rent increases. If the tenant believes that his/her rent increase is excessive, they can file a written complaint with the Fair Rent Commission.

After the complaint is filed Housing Code inspectors will inspect the complainant’s residence and present a report to the Commission. Poor maintenance, needed repairs or code violations endangering health and safety are noted. If staff cannot mediate problems between the landlord and tenant, the Commission will hold a public hearing. Repairs may be ordered or rent may be adjusted until problems are resolved.
To find out more about The Hartford Fair Rent Commission, contact Lionel Rigler, Fair Rent Commission Administrator at 757-9277, facsimile 722-6074.

For more information on The Hartford Fair Rent Commission, click here.