The Connecticut Chapter of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials welcomes you to our homepage!
CONN-NAHRO offers a forum for public housing professionals who are dedicated to providing safe, decent and affordable housing for all Connecticut citizens, particularly those with very low, low and moderate incomes. We provide relevant training opportunities, timely housing information, and a strong professional network of resources. Our membership represents a strong group of housing professionals, housing providers, and industry partners. (See our Sponsors below.)
Our member housing authorities have the responsibility of managing or administering housing for 150,000 families and
individuals in over 62,000 housing units throughout the State of Connecticut. CONN-NAHRO is dedicated to providing increased
advocacy for effective and efficient housing policy and legislation that supports public housing. CONN-NAHRO works
with decision-makers at the local, state and federal levels to craft meaningful policy and legislation. Through the
power and expertise of its members, CONN-NAHRO has played a key leadership role in shaping housing policies and programs
in Connecticut that has preserved and protected this important affordable housing resource.
By joining CONN-NAHRO and our successful network of housing professionals and industry partners, you contribute to a
unified voice for public housing in Connecticut. Membership renewals are being accepted online now (see link under
The Latest News.)
The CONN NAHRO 2020 Convention will be held virtually Monday and Tuesday, August 24th and 25th!
Check out our Convention Committee video!
Join us live for educational sessions, trade show with our valued business partners, special guest speakers and more. The agenda is being finalized and will be available shortly. See below for complete registration information.
Register your agency today! A complete pricing package includes access to all sessions for your full staff! Content will also be available at a later time to fit your busy schedule.
Our Trade Show will be held virtually on Monday, August 24th from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm and will offer our valued business partners opportunities to man your "booth" or schedule 1:1 appointments with attendees! We have incorporated some new benefits and want to hear from you if there is anything else you would like us to consider for this virtual event.
Register today!
Thank you to our sponsors who have always supported our convention, and this year, although different, the support remains the same. Thank you
J. D'Amelia & Associates, Imagineers, LLC & the CT Department of Housing. This year we have opened our sponsorship opportunities to housing authorities with a new education session sponsor, so take a moment to review the complete package and consider a sponsorship this year!
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Governor Lamont has issued Executive Order No. 7GGG, which provides for the following:
Authorization for Temporary Rental Housing Program
Effective immediately and for six months from the date of this order, unless earlier modified or extended, Sections 8-347, 8-347a and 8-348 of the Connecticut General Statutes and any associated regulations are modified to authorize the Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Housing to modify, waive or exempt certain provisions contained therein only to the extent necessary to create and administer a temporary program of rental housing assistance to benefit tenants who meet certain criteria to be established by the Commissioner, in consultation with the Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management and Office of the Governor. Modifications and waivers to the rent bank program requirements, as well as fiscal information about the temporary program and assistance provided, shall be reported to the Office of Policy and Management and the Office of the Governor not later than the final Thursday of each month, beginning in August 2020, for the duration of the temporary relief program.
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HUD releases PIH Waiver- 2020-13. On July 2, HUD released Notice PIH 2020-13 which provides relief to PHAs in response to the COVID-19 pandemic by extending current waivers and releasing new waivers to help ease administrative burden and provide safe, secure housing to low-income individuals. The CARES Act provided broad authority to HUD to provide waivers to PHAs to help them manage their properties and keep their residents safe during the pandemic. HUD released the first round of waivers on April 10. Through critical member feedback, NAHRO has consistently updated HUD on the need for additional waivers and flexibilities throughout the pandemic so that PHAs can better serve their residents and keep their staff safe.
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10% off our Online Housing Manager Certificate Series!
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Alternatives to the State Police Background Check:
Multi State - CoreLogic Safe Rent
National Credit Reporting
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April edition of CONN NAHRO Connections!
Included in this edition:
- Tips for Emergency Management
- HUD Provides Flexibilities
- Committee Chatter
- Partners to Know
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2020 Website Sponsorships are now available. Click here to renew or add your logo to CONN NAHRO!
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For Connecticut Coronavirus updates and numbers click here.
Please click here to view the NERC NAHRO Coronavirus Resource page.
Additional resources re: COVID19 and housing guidelines can be found here:
National NAHRO - NAHRO
US Department of Housing & Urban Development - HUD
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - CDC
FBI updates on scams related to COVID - 19
Also, the CONN NAHRO staff is available to you:
Phone: (860) 430.4971 Email:: admin@conn-nahro.org
Stay safe and healthy and thank you for your continued support
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RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP TODAY!
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