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.)
HUD releases COVID-19 FAQs version 4 - May 29, 2020
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MyFirst Game Face Masks available -Purchase face masks and support our scholarship fund!
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HUD releases PIH Notice 2020-08 - Click here to review the complete notice.
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Online Fair Housing -May 20th
Thank you to all who attended our first virtual training and to Karen Kravetz of Susman, Duffy &Segaloff for presenting. Certificates and follow up documents will be sent via email shortly!
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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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COVID-19 Impact Survey - Please take a few minutes and complete this brief survey on how COVID -19 is impacting your organization.
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Please click here to view the updated HUD Waiver PIH Notice 2020-05 COVID-19 Statutory and Regulatory Waivers for the Public Housing, Housing Choice Voucher, Indian Housing Block Grant and Indian Community Development Block Grant programs, Suspension of Public Housing Assessment System and Section Eight Management Assessment Program.
Free webinar by Samantha Sowards of Nan McKay on PIH Notice 2020-05.
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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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2020 CONN NAHRO Scholarship Applications now available!
Head over to our Scholarship Committee page to download informational letters for members and Guidance counselors and our High School and College Applications!
Scholarships will be awarded at our Annual Convention in August!
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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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From CHFA:
Quick Action Grant from AARP: Please click here to read more information about this program.
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NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE OUR HOUSING MANAGER CERTIFICATE SERIES!!
Click here to view a promotional video regarding the modules and the overall training.
Click this link to the CHM Certification
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