Sustainable Housing Solutions Program

How it works

The Sustainable Housing Solutions Program provides assistance to homeowners to make improvements to their 1-6 unit properties located in the City of Hartford’s federally designated Promise Zone. The program is designed to help low- to moderate-income households take advantage of home improvement financing with low-interest rates. Grants are also available for those who qualify.

What the money covers

Eligible activities listed on the page include:

• Fixing housing code violations
• Anti-blight activities
• Energy efficiency measures
• Handicapped accessibility improvements
• Lead remediation
• General property improvements and repairs

Amounts and matching

The page does not state a maximum loan amount or grant amount. It says loan interest rates range from 0% to 4%, depending on the applicant’s household income level.

How to apply

Applicants are instructed to complete an application online. The page also lists documents that should be collected and attached to the completed application, as applicable:

• Latest federal income tax return
• Two most recent paystubs
• Social security award letter
• Pension statement
• Proof of child support
• Proof of other income source
• Two most recent checking account statements
• Most recent savings account statement
• Most recent mortgage statement(s)
• Homeowners insurance declaration page
• Rental leases

Timing and deadlines

The page does not state an application deadline or end date.