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The mission of the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO) is to eliminate discrimination through civil and human rights law enforcement and to establish equal opportunity and justice for all persons within the state through advocacy and education. They enforce human rights laws that ban illegal discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations and […]
The SBDC promotes and encourages the creation and growth of small business by providing sound business advice through free professional counseling, seminars, technical assistance and education for business owners and entrepreneurs, in one-on-one or group training environments.
Since 1946, the Housing Authority has been committed to being an effective and successful producer, owner and manager of affordable housing options for seniors, families and individuals from various racial, ethnic and economic backgrounds. The Housing Authority controls nearly 761 units in 15 properties, including home-ownership condominiums, scattered-site housing, various developments and PARSONAGE COTTAGE. The […]
Town office responsible for the values assigned for taxation purposes to all real estate and personal property in Greenwich. All property is assessed at 70% of market value. Revaluation is mandated by state law every 4 years. A full physical revaluation, with appraisers inspecting property to determine value, is done every five years. This is […]
Information about federal government programs and services; information on topics such as money management, scams, federal benefits, identity theft, government auctions, health, housing, and jobs.
Founded in 1988, this is a nationwide community-based organization. Rebuilding Together Fairfield County, Inc. provides assistance to low-income homeowners who are not able to cover the costs of home repair. Typically, these individuals are elderly or have a disability or are families with children. Nonprofit facilities such as schools, shelters and daycare centers are also included.
Norwalk Housing Authority will integrate NEON’s programs and services in 2016. NEON declared bankruptcy in 2014. Previously, in 2012 NEON (Norwalk) and her sister organization CTE (Stamford), the Committee on Training and Employment merged into one agency. Their mission is to provide economically disadvantaged residents of the greater Norwalk and Stamford area with the range of […]
Development Fund, Inc was established in 1989 as a nonprofit organization to finance the development of affordable housing. Since then, it has grown to a loan fund with over $93 million in funds under management that encompasses programs for pre-development, acquisition, rehabilitation, and construction of affordable housing as well as down payment and closing cost […]
Division of the Superior Court. This Norwalk office covers Greenwich, and handles disputes between tenants and landlords. Issues include; evictions, nonpayment of rent or security deposits, and criminal violations of the housing code.
This Division enforces the Connecticut State Building Code and issues building permits for Construction and alterations of all buildings Swimming pools Tennis courts Signs Special events Demolition of buildings Inspections are made by building, electrical, plumbing and HVAC inspectors at critical stages of construction to ensure compliance with all applicable codes. The Building Official enforces […]
The Department of Public Works (DPW) reports to the First Selectman. It is headed by the Commissioner of Public Works, who is responsible for all matters involved in the construction, development and maintenance of the physical properties of the town, except for the design and maintenance of school property. The department also provides technical and […]
Town agency responsible for planning the orderly growth of the town of Greenwich. It prepares a long-range plan for future development and recommendations for most desirable use of land within Town. It establishes, reviews, and regulates zoning standards for municipal improvement projects, lot splits, and single-family subdivisions and site plans for commercial and multi-family developments […]
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