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Community Development
23 Union Street
Norwich, CT 06360
Phone: (860) 823-3770
Fax: (860) 823-3715
Office Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:30 AM-4:30 PM |
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Description of Services [Back to Top]
Property Rehab Program
Private homeowners or investors with property in the City of Norwich who rent to low or moderate-income people may be eligible for property rehabilitation loans at 0% interest. These loans may be used for lead abatement or other repairs needed to make the property compliant with the local building code. Please call Wayne Sharkey for information at 823-3776.
Downpayment Assistance
First time homebuyers in the City of Norwich who meet certain income guidelines may be eligible for assistance of up to $7,000 for down payment and closing costs. These loans are forgivable if the homebuyer remains in the property for five years. Please call 823-3770 for information.
Job Training in Health Sciences
Tuition assistance is available for income eligible Norwich residents to attain skills in health science fields including certified nurses aides, patient care technicians and medical billing. The job-training program assists income-eligible Norwich residents already accepted to registered nursing programs with their tuition expenses. Please call Janice Thompson at 823-3748 for information. Small Business Grant Fund (NOTE: The deadline for applications to this program is ended)
Small businesses located in Norwich with five or fewer employees whose owner is low or moderate income may apply for a grant to improve their business or start a business. Eligible expenses include property rehabilitation, advertising, equipment and inventory purchases among other things. New businesses must submit a business plan with their application. Funds must be repaid if the business is no longer located within Norwich after three years. Deadline for applications is October 19, 2007. Please call 823-3770 or 823-3746 for information. Department Organization Chart – not available at this time
Staff Directory [Back to Top]
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Title |
Phone |
Fax |
Goldman, Susan
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Program Assistant |
(860) 823-3770 |
(860) 823-3715 |
Gottlieb, Jennifer |
Assistant City Manager |
(860) 823-3746 |
(860) 885-2131 |
Sharkey, Wayne
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Rehabilitation Specialist |
(860) 823-3776 |
(860) 823-3715 |
Smith, Linda Lee |
Administrative Secretary |
(860) 823-3770 |
(860) 823-3715 |
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Frequently Asked Questions [Back to Top]
Forms and Documents [Back to Top]
CDBG 08-09 Application
2007-08 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan
Downpayment Assistance Program Application
Microenterprise Grant Application
Property Rehabilitation Application
HUD Fiscal Year 2007 Income Limits
Property Rehabilitation Policies & Procedures
HUD conflict of interest regulation
Useful Internet Resources [Back to Top]
U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development
Connecticut Department of Economic & Community Development
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