Financial Assistance for Residents

To let us know about a housing need for you or a family contact Georgia Petry, Housing Commission Coordinator at gpetry@salisburyct.us.

Neighbor-to-Neighbor Fund (Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation)

Neighbor-to-Neighbor provides emergency one-time assistance for local residents who are in economic distress. Neighbor-to-Neighbor makes small grants (generally around $500) to help those with overdue utilities, medical bills, short-term housing costs, and transportation problems. Checks are written to the vendor (landlord, utility company, pharmacy or mechanic) on behalf of the community member in need. The funds are not intended for long-term or ongoing assistance, but for strategic intervention to help achieve a measure of stability and avert further crises. For more information contact Salisbury Family Services.

Regional Housing Rehab Loan Fund

This Program provides no-interest loans to income eligible property owners for rehabilitation of existing homes. These loans would not need to be repaid until the home is sold, transferred, or refinanced. Eligible rehabilitation projects under this Program could include wells, septic, heating updates, plumbing repairs, electrical, roofing, and weatherization, such as insulation, window replacement, and siding. To be income eligible property owners must have household incomes at or below 80% of the area median income. For more information, contact Patrice McGrath, Town Social Worker, at 860-435-5187.

McChesney Fund (Salisbury Family Services)

If you are requesting funding for your primary dwelling, are a Salisbury resident, and have no other viable financing options, you may qualify for an interest free loan for up to $20,000 from the McChesney Fund. This fund is administered by Salisbury Family Services (SFS). If you are interested, call SFS at 860- 435-5187. 

Rent Relief

Low-income renters in Salisbury/Lakeville, 65 years of age or totally disabled, may be eligible for rent assistance from the state. For more information, please contact the Salisbury Assessor's office, Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9am-4pm or at 860-435-5176.

Homeowner Tax Help

The Salisbury Assessor's office accepts applications for the Elderly and Totally Disabled Tax Relief program. To qualify, homeowners must be 65 years old. Those homeowners on Social Security disability do not need to meet the age requirement, but must show proof of their permanent disability status and meet income limits for this program. Applicants are required by law to submit proof of income (Income tax return if filed) and their Social Security 1099 forms. For more information, please contact the Assessor's office at assessor@salisburyct.us or 860-435-5176.

Housing Organizations

Salisbury Housing Committee (SHC) - oversees 33 units of low income rental housing in Salisbury including Sarum Village and Faith House.  For information about the SHC contact President of the Board, Anne Kremer at 860-596-4048.  For information about rentals contact Site Manager, Tammy Broderick at 860-435-0049.
 
Salisbury Housing Trust -  builds single family two and three bedroom homes which will be priced to sell well below the current median home sales prices.  They have built or renovated 14 homes to date and serve those who work, reside, or volunteer in Salisbury.  For more information on donating or becoming a Housing Trust homeowner, visit their website, email salisburyhousingtrust@gmail.com, or call Leo Gafney at (860) 435-2173.

Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Connecticut - works with volunteers to promote home ownership by building houses in partnership with residents in need of adequate housing. They have built 10 homes to date, are working on the rehabilitation of a home in North Canaan and Falls Village and will soon begin a collaboration project with the Sharon Housing Trust. They serve the six-town area of Cornwall, Falls Village/Canaan, Norfolk, North Canaan, Salisbury, and Sharon. For more information on donating, volunteering, or becoming a Habitat homeowner, visit their website, call (860) 435-4747 or email habitatforhumanitynwc@gmail.com.
PO BOX 1, Salisbury, CT 06068; 860-435-4747, www.habitatnwct.org