Affordable Housing

Salisbury Affordable Housing Commission (SAHC)

Meetings:           The SAHC meets the first Wednesday of every month at 5pm in Town Hall.  For agendas and minutes, please click here:
 
Agendas       ♦       Minutes 
 
 
Contact information:    
If you have any questions about affordable housing in Salisbury or to let us know about a housing need for you or a family member, please contact:
 
                                                Jocelyn Ayer
                                                Housing Commission Coordinator
                                                (860) 435-5855
                                                jayer@salisburyct.us
 
SAHC Mission:  To facilitate and promote the creation of affordable housing in the Town of Salisbury.
 

NEWS:
 
A HOME of your OWN - Affordable Homeownership Housing Fair
On Wednesday, November 16th, 2011 at the Geer Village Main Lobby (follow signs to YMCA), 99 South Canaan Road, Canaan, CT from 4-7pm.  Looking to buy your first home but not sure how you'll afford it?  Having trouble affording the home you're in?  Come hear about new resources available to you including free first time home buyer courses, down payment & closing cost assistance, Homeownership counseling, Info on creating an accessory apartment, Affordable home being built by local non-profits.  Homeownership counselors from  Housing Development Fund will be available to answer questions.  Get a free guidebook on creating an accessory apartment and direct assistance from the HousingUs Accessory Apartment program staff at the Housing Fair.  Information on the local housing groups building affordable housing in our region will also be available as well as applications for the affordable homes currently in process.  Click HERE for the brochure

To sign up for the SAHC email update list send an email to jayer@salisburyct.us. Those who sign up will be emailed meeting minutes and other updates from the Commission including affordable housing related events and press releases.
 
Just released- a new "Citizen's Guide" on helping to create affordable housing in Salisbury. Wondering how you can help support affordable housing options for those who live, work, or volunteer in Salisbury? CLICK HERE (link to attached brochure).
 
A report released July 2011, ranks the Town of Salisbury as the 7th least affordable town in the State of Connecticut. This report "Affordability in Connecticut, 2010" by Partnership for Strong Communities, compares the Town's 2010 median household income to the 2010 median home sales price in Salisbury and finds a gap of $118,029 between the median household income and what that household would need to earn to qualify for a mortgage on the median priced home." For more information and to see the full report (CLICK HERE).
 
New Homeownership Counseling & First time Homebuyer Services available in Sharon, CT through Housing Development Fund (Click HERE for more information).
 

 
 
Links & Information about Affordable Housing organizations who serve Salisbury:
 
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 8 homes to date and serve the six-town area of Canaan, Cornwall, Falls Village, Norfolk, Salisbury, and Sharon. For more information on donating, volunteering, or becoming a Habitat homeowner, visit their website or call (860) 435-4747.
 
Salisbury Housing Committee (SHC)- oversees 24 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, Frank Catuccio at 860-435-0049.
 
Salisbury Housing Trust-  build single family two and three bedroom homes which will be priced to sell well below the current median home sales prices.  They have built 10 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 or call Leo Gafney at (860) 435-2173.
 
HousingUs Accessory Apartment Program- assists homeowners through the process of creating an apartment in their homes or on their property- from design to permitting and tenant selection.  They have also created a guidebook for homeowners in Salisbury.  For more information or a copy of the guidebook, call the program coordinator Jocelyn Ayer at 413-229-0370 ext.105 or visit our website.
 
New Homeownership Counseling & First time Homebuyer Services available in Sharon, CT through Housing Development Fund (Click HERE for more information).
 
 
 

Related Reports & Information:
 
Affordable Housing Report 2010- “Preserving Salisbury’s Vitality: Housing for Tomorrow”This report describes the need for affordable housing and identifies strategies for meeting these housing needs in four main areas- location & infrastructure, regulations, organization, and finance.For the full report Click HERE.
 
 
A Citizen's Guide: What Can I Do to Help Create Affordable Housing in Salisbury? This guide describes the many ways that affordable housing can be created without public financing including supporting Salisbury’s non-profit housing organizations, donating land, and creating apartments.  Click here for a copy of the guide or contact us for a paper copy.