The City of Hartford has targeted a series of 20 vacant lots and disused structures for the development of new housing.
Mayor Arunan Arulampalam announced the list of sites alongside state Housing Commissioner Seila Mosquera-Bruno, calling it a major step forward in the city’s commitment to neighborhood revitalization.
“By identifying these specific properties and committing to turning them into owner-occupied homes, we are not just building houses—we are building wealth, stability, and a stronger future for Hartford families,” Arulampalam said.
The identification of specific sites is the next phase of the Vacant Lots Task Force and CT Home Funds, first launched earlier this year.
CT Home Funds, which debuted in April, allocated $2 million for smaller Hartford developers to rehabilitate single or multifamily homes as what the city says is a first-in-the-nation pilot program. Hartford also provided a matching $2 million in funds for the initiative.
“Many small developers tell us they cannot rehabilitate or retrofit a property and then sell at an affordable price without losing money,” said Mosquera-Bruno. “We want our locally based builders to have the opportunity to compete.”
The city is currently seeking interested local and regional developers with a focus on single-family projects and expects funding opportunities to become available in early 2026.
The homes must serve households earning up to 120% of the area median income. CT Home Funds will be available to qualified developers with a maximum subsidy of $150,000 per unit.
