Housing and Housing Resources

I have questions about fair housing or need to file a complaint.

• State Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO) - Main number (860) 541-3400,  Housing Discrimination Unit (860) 541-3403
• Manchester Housing & Fair Rent Commission - (860) 647-3132 - Town Attorney's office receives complaints about unfair rent increases. 
• Connecticut Fair Housing Center - (860) 247-4400 - Information on fair housing and other related topics, how to file a housing discrimination complaint.

I have a housing emergency.

• Manchester Area Conference of Churches - (860) 647-8003, 466 Main Street - emergency shelter and services.
• Manchester Emergency Replacement Program - Emergency replacements including boilers, furnaces, roofs, hot water heaters.

I need assistance in rehabilitating my home or removing lead paint hazards.

• Rebuilding Together - General home repair and improvement for elderly, disabled and low-income homeowners.
• Community Renewal Team (CRT) - Weatherization services for low- and moderate-income families.
• Manchester Housing Rehabilitation Program - Assistance with home repairs focused solely on property maintenance code issues or lead hazards.
• Connecticut Children’s Healthy Homes Program (CCHHP) - Intervention program to remove or reduce lead hazards.
• Capital for Change – Energy Efficiency Loans - provides low interest loans for purchase and installation of cost-saving energy conservation improvements.
• Energize CT Home Energy Solutions – Income Eligible - Free home weatherization services and possible installation of additional energy saving measures.

I am in danger of foreclosure.

• Manchester Human Services Department - Foreclosure prevention information 860-647-3092.
• Community Renewal Team (CRT) - Foreclosure prevention resources.  860-560-5600
• Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) - Foreclosure Prevention Resources
• Connecticut Fair Housing Center - Foreclosure prevention clinics.

I am a renter and need financial assistance.

• State of Connecticut Renters Rebate - Yearly payment to senior and disabled renters.  Hotline 860-418-6377.
• Community Renewal Team (CRT) - provides energy assistance to help pay for heating.  860-560-5600.

I need help purchasing a home.

• Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) - Home buyer programs for Manchester

I need legal assistance or have a landlord/tenant issue.

• Connecticut Fair Housing Center - Information on fair housing, housing discriminations and tenant rights.
• Greater Hartford Legal Aid – legal representation for low-income residents of the Greater Hartford area.

I am a Veteran, elderly or disabled and need help with property taxes.

• Town of Manchester Property Tax Relief - Information on property tax relief.

Any other questions or for additional assistance, call 211 Connecticut's free information and referral service.