Shelton Elderly Housing Complex Receives $1.5 Million State Grant

SHELTON, CT — An elderly housing complex in Shelton is one of several housing sites in Connecticut to share in a $9 million "Small Cities" grant program, Gov. Ned Lamont announced this month.

Sinsabaugh Heights, a 62 and over facility, will receive $1.5 million for a modernization project. The Shelton Housing Authority, which runs the facility, will coordinate and implement this final phase in the renovations at Sinsabaugh Heights I & II, which is a continuation of earlier funding and efforts.

Renovations will include the removal and installation of 88 new storm doors in Sinsabaugh I & II, installation of 27 PTAC HVAC units in Sinsabaugh II, and the installation of a state-of-the-art fire alarm system in Sinsabaugh II, according to state officials.

The funding was awarded through the Community Development Block Grant Small Cities program, which is administered by the Connecticut Department of Housing.

Eligible projects must be in a municipality with a population of fewer than 50,000 residents and have a focus in improving neighborhoods, eliminating blight, and attracting economic development.

"These grants go a long way toward improving neighborhoods so that we can make our communities more attractive an encourage continued growth for the benefit of all our residents," Lamont said.

Added Connecticut Housing Commissioner Seila Mosquera-Bruno, "These awards will help the quality of life for Connecticut residents in our state-sponsored housing portfolio. These properties serve households with some of the greatest needs. The Connecticut Department of Housing and the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority have begun working with intent to address our portfolio while leveraging the CDBG Small Cities funding. These federal funds give us flexibility, allowing us to assist municipalities while leveraging different resources together."