Community Development

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  • Urban Act Grant Program (OPM)

    Learn about these grants open to economically distressed municipalities, public investment communities and urban centers.

  • Tax Increment Financing

    Learn more about this program offering financing to fund Brownfield redevelopment projects through future property taxes.

  • Remediation Programs

    Find options and resources related to the remediation of polluted properties.

  • Project Compliance

    Find bidding, contracting, and construction guidelines for professional services and project planning.

  • Permit Ombudsman

    Find assistance, coordination and additional help with expediting permits and approvals.

  • Hockanum Mill - Vernon

    The goal is to restore 10 buildings, 150,000 square feet for commercial and industrial space on the 11 acre property.

  • Capital Avenue Apartments - Hartford

    State brownfield funds in the amount of $1,300,000 were used for the remediation and abatement of a 1.98 acre former office/warehouse commercial building, located at 390 Capitol Avenue in Hartford.

  • Flanagan's Landing - Glastonbury

    The Flanagan’s Landing mixed use development includes 6,000 square feet of commercial, retail, restaurant and office space.

  • Targeted Brownfield Development Loan Program

    Apply for brownfield loan financing or learn more about eligibility, usage criteria and loan forgiveness.

  • BAR Planning Grants

    Learn more about grants available for the remediation and redevelopment of neighborhoods, districts, downtowns and other areas with multiple brownfields.

  • Storrs Center - Mansfield

    Creating a downtown revitalization and enhancement project which has developed Mansfield downtown into a vibrant and economically successful mixed use development known as Storrs Center.

  • Flood Management

    Access information on Connecticut’s floodplain as well as certification application and permit guidelines.

  • Community Development Corporation (CDC) Certification Process

    Per Public Act 24-151, Sections 118-121, Community Development Corporations (CDCs) must be certified by the Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) to be eligible for grants from the Community Investment Fund 2030 or other discretionary funds as they become available.

  • Brownfield Remediation Standard Regulations (RSRs)

    Find guidance and information on Connecticut’s Remediation Regulations.

  • Contract and Project Assistance

    Access engineering and construction support services for programs administered by the Office of Community Development and other DECD offices.