CT. Association of Centers for Independent Living (CACIL) provides information, counseling and support to people with disabilities who are developing a housing plan that will enable them to live independently.
In this section, you will find:
- an overview of housing and housing subsidies available to people with disabilities.
The Rental Assistance Program (RAP) is the major state-funded program for assisting very-low-income families to afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market. Participants find their own housing, including apartments, townhouses, and single-family homes. The participant is free to choose any private rental housing that meets the requirements of the program, as described below. RAP certificates are funded through the Department of Social Services (DSS) and are administered statewide by DSS and its agent, J. D’Amelia & Associates (JDA).
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contact information for housing authorities throughout Connecticut;
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links to other sources of supportive housing.
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The following information on housing for people with disabilities is intended to help you understand the types of housing available, housing subsidies and what your rights are in locating accessible housing.
Privately funded housing
Privately funded housing is usually built with funds from individual investors or banks and is owned by individuals or priviate corporations. Because no public funds are used to pay for the development of these housing units, the Fair Housing Act and the Americans with Dsabilities Act are the only laws that apply to these units. Owners of privately funded housing may charge whatever rent they deem necessary.
Publicly funded housing
Publicly funded housing uses tax dollars filtered through the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development and other federal, state and local agencies to pay for all or part of the cost of development. There are many different sources of these funds and different rules apply to different funding streams.
Refer to information on the Section 8 Program for more details on publicly funded housing. Section 811 funds non-profit organizations that provide services to adults with disabilities and that to build housing for those they serve.
Accessible housing available
Search the Apartment Listings to identify accessible housing opportunities in Connecticut. For specific information on accessibility or other housing features, call the contact person listed.
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TAC supports the efforts of public and non-profit agencies to successfully plan and implement the design, financing and management of public sector human services, mental health, substance abuse, and health care strategies. TAC also provides policy development, consultation, and technical assistance to help expand affordable housing and permanent supportive housing for people with disabilities, people who are homeless, and other households with special needs.
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121 Tremont Street, Hartford,
Connecticut 06105
Phone: (860) 233-5165,
In CT: (800) 992-3665
Fax: (860) 233-3920,
E-mail: info@chif.org
