Resources

EHome America

NEST is a proud partner of the E-Home America Network which was developed beginning in 2008 to help clients who needed homebuyer education to access high quality content without having to travel to a homeownership counseling agency for classes. E-Home America invested significant resources in developing multimedia content, thorough testing, and sophisticated management tools for agency partners like NEST. E-Home America Network offers online, at-your-own-pace classes. Please note, these classes are not free.

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Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA): 877-571-2432

Connecticut Housing Finance Authority is a self-funded, quasi-public organization. Its mission is to alleviate the shortage of housing for low- to moderate-income families and persons in this state and, when appropriate, to promote or maintain the economic development of this state through employer-assisted housing efforts.

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Connecticut Department of Housing (CHOD): 860-270-8262

The Connecticut Department of Housing's mission is to ensure everyone has access to quality housing opportunities and options throughout the State of Connecticut.

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CT Fair Housing Center: 860-247-4400

Since 1994, the Connecticut Fair Housing Center has provided free investigative and legal services to residents who believe they have been the victims of housing discrimination. Because housing discrimination disproportionately affects people with low incomes, the Center focuses on the intersection of poverty and housing discrimination.

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Department of Social Services: 203-597-4000

The Department of Social Services (DSS) delivers and funds a wide range of programs and services as Connecticut’s multi-faceted health and human services agency.  DSS serves about 1 million residents of all ages in all 169 Connecticut cities and towns.  We support the basic needs of children, families, older and other adults, including persons with disabilities.  Services (including Energy Assistance) are delivered through 12 field offices, central administration, and online and phone access options.

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Housing Authority/Section 8: 203-596-2640

The Housing Authority can help by paying a portion of your rent directly to your landlord through the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program, This program is funded by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Another way the Housing Authority assists people is by making Housing Authority-owned apartments available to low-income households at an affordable rent.

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Housing Development Fund: 203-969-1830

HDF’s mission is to facilitate the development of affordable rental and homeownership opportunities. HDF accomplishes this mission through assisting households in becoming and remaining owners of affordable homes, and through the formation of limited partnerships which expand affordable rental opportunities for low and moderate income households.

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Capital For Change: 860-233-5165

Capital for Change is the largest full-service Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) in Connecticut. With support from our community-minded investors and partners, we serve people, nonprofits, small businesses and public institutions. Our high-impact programs and products broaden access to affordable housing, energy efficiency and job opportunities for underserved communities.

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Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): 860-240-4800

HUD provides housing support and uplifts communities. Let us guide your next steps to the right place.