18-05-2025
Terry Court complex to receive state aid
WILLIMANTIC — The Connecticut Department of Housing and the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority have signed financing agreements for 12 developments that will contribute to constructing or preserving 1,279 housing units.
These developments will include affordable housing units for low- and moderate-income renters, designated as permanent supportive housing.
One of those developments is located in Willimantic at Terry Court.
The Willimantic Housing Authority owns the 68-unit affordable community at Terry Court in Willimantic. It will undergo significant rehabilitation and add new accessible units.
The project's scope includes hazardous materials abatement, new windows, doors and siding and the reconstruction of eight homes to create ADA-compliant apartments.
The upgrades will extend the life of the 1949-built community while better serving individuals and families.
'As Tony the Tiger says, 'it's great!' Terry Court was built after World War II for low-cost housing for our veterans at a time when construction of housing included using hazardous materials,' Windham Mayor Tom DeVivo said. 'This is a good opportunity. Willimantic public housing suffered from decades of neglect caused by funding shortfalls.'
DeVivo added the town has been supporting CBDG funding for the last six or seven years to help improve the housing options infrastructure, and this funding will boost these endeavors.
'I would like to thank Representative [Susan] Johnson and Senator [Mae] Flexer for their leadership in acquiring this much-needed grant,' DeVivo said.
As part of the state's effort to revitalize the state-sponsored housing portfolio, the redevelopment is supported by $4.49 million in grants from DOH, $3 million in financing and $500,000 in HTCCs from CHFA.
'Every investment in affordable housing is an investment in stronger, more resilient communities,' said Seila Mosquera-Bruno, Connecticut Housing commissioner. 'These developments reflect our commitment to preserve and expand housing options – whether it's building new homes or adding quality affordable rentals.'
