Homeowners and Borrowers
Wooden Window Repair or Replacement Program
The Wooden Window Repair or Replacement Program (“Window Program”) provides grants to owners of 2-to-6 unit apartment buildings constructed on or before 1950 located in Waterbury and New Britain to repair or replace wooden windows in rental units. The program is administered by the Connecticut Housing Investment Fund, Inc. (CHIF) with funding from the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD).
Eligibility
Apartment owners who own buildings constructed on or before 1950, and who provide matching funds equal to or greater than the grant amount are eligible to apply for a grant. Properties must be located in either Waterbury or New Britain.
Grant Amount
Eligible owners receive a grant of up to $100 to repair or replace apartment windows. Owners must provide documentation that they are providing funds equal to or greater than the award amount. These additional funds may be provided through a grant from another program, private funds or another loan source.
Matching Funds
Recipients must provide a financial “match” equal to or exceeding the amount of the grant requested. Sources may include one of the following:
- State Energy Conservation Loan (ECL) and Multifamily Energy Conservation Loan (MEL) Programs, also administered by CHIF
- City of Waterbury HOME or CDBG Programs
- City of New Britain Rehabilitation Program
- Access Agency Lead Elimination Action Program (LEAP)
- Lead Action for Medicaid Primary Prevention (LAMPP) Project
- Private sources
The application process is simple (click on "How to Apply") and CHIF's loan underwriters are available to guide you every step of the way. To learn more click on Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) below or E-mail your questions to loans@chif.org
CHIF staff regularly confer with staff from the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development in administering the Energy Conservation Loan Program.
Staff from the City of New Britain discuss the transfer of their portfolio to CHIF for servicing. CHIF services three loan programs for New Britain.
CHIF Program Administrators are available to assist applicants with Energy Conservation and Home Improvement Loans.
CHIF offers a variety of loan programs for Connecticut homeowners. CHIF offers programs for first-time homebuyers, as well as programs for existing homeowners to make their homes more energy-efficient.