Connecticut Programs

Government Grants & Incentives for Real Estate Investors in Hartford

Hartford offers extremely affordable acquisition costs combined with Connecticut Housing Finance Authority's LIHTC program and the city's Enterprise Zone incentives. The state's Neighborhood Assistance Act tax credit provides an additional unique incentive layer.

12 designated tracts
Opportunity Zones
$1,326
Section 8 (2-BR)
LIHTC
Tax Credits Available
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Local Programs

State Housing Finance Agency

Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA)

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Public Housing Authority

Hartford Housing Authority

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Local Programs

Hartford Government Incentive Programs

These programs are available specifically to investors and developers in the Hartford, CT market.

CHFA LIHTC Program

Connecticut allocates LIHTC credits through CHFA, with Hartford receiving allocation for affordable multifamily development.

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Hartford Enterprise Zone

Tax incentives for businesses and developments in Hartford's designated enterprise zone, including property tax abatements.

Neighborhood Assistance Act Tax Credit

Unique Connecticut program providing tax credits to businesses that invest in community programs, including housing.

City of Hartford CDBG/HOME

Federal community development funds for affordable housing and neighborhood revitalization.

LIHTC Tax Credits in Connecticut

Low-Income Housing Tax Credits are the largest source of affordable housing financing in the U.S. In Connecticut, credits are allocated by CHFA.

How LIHTC Works

  • Dollar-for-dollar federal tax credit over 10 years
  • 9% competitive credits for new construction
  • 4% credits paired with tax-exempt bonds
  • 15-year compliance period for affordable rents

Connecticut Allocator

Credits are allocated by CHFA through their Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP), which outlines scoring criteria and priorities.

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Why Invest in Hartford?

Extremely affordable acquisition costs for a Northeast city

Enterprise Zone provides property tax abatements

Neighborhood Assistance Act offers unique tax credit incentive

12 Opportunity Zones with significant revitalization potential

Finance Government-Incentivized Properties in Hartford

FundNow Capital provides DSCR loans, bridge financing, and portfolio loans that complement government incentive programs in Hartford.

DSCR Loans

Qualify using Section 8 rental income — government-backed rents strengthen your DSCR ratio.

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Bridge Loans

Short-term financing to acquire and stabilize properties before permanent LIHTC or agency financing.

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Portfolio Loans

Finance multiple properties in Hartford's Opportunity Zones under a single loan structure.

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