Answers to Questions Related to the Wooden Window Repair or Replacement Program
What does the Wooden Window Program hope to accomplish?
The goal of the Window Program is to promote energy efficiency and environmentally safe housing by providing grants to owners to repair or replace deteriorated wooden windows. The grants are offered as an incentive to owners to upgrade their rental apartments, to complete lead abatement, and to stimulate neighborhood revitalization.
How is the Wooden Window Program administered?
CHIF manages all aspects of the Window Program, and conducts underwriting and loan origination activities.
How is the Wooden Window Program financed?
The program is funded by the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD). Eligible owners receive a grant of up to $100 per window to repair or replace apartment windows. Owners must provide documentation that they are matching the grant with funds equal to or greater than the grant amount. The match may be a grant from another program, a loan or from private funds. If your application is approved, an award letter will be issued stating the grant amount and any other conditions.
Who is eligible for grants from the Wooden Window Program?
Apartment owners who own buildings constructed on or before 1950, are replacing wooden windows and who contribute matching funds of up to $100 per window are eligible to apply for a grant. Properties must be located in either Waterbury or New Britain and property taxes must be current.
What other materials should I submit with my application?
Please include the following documents with your application:
- Copies of estimates by a licensed contractor or invoice or purchase order fow windows showing purchase cost.
- A lead paint abatement plan, if available.
- Verification of the age of the property.
- $50.00 application fee. Please make checks payable to "CHIF".
Funding Disbursement:
Grant funds will be advanced upon completion of the following:
- Invoice(s) from a licensed contractor proving the work was completed or, if work was completed without a third-party contractor, a notarized affidavit stating the work was completed per the grant application will be required.
- Proof the invoices were paid and matching funds spent.
- CHIF reserves the right to require a drive-by inspection to independently verify the work was completed. Consequently, please leave the manufacturer's stickers on the windows for 30 days.
- A $200.00 Closing fee will be deducted from the grant proceeds.
Please note: CHIF staff can assist you in obtaining the information.
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