Land and Environment

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• School Map

  An Education Directory of all Connecticut K-12 websites organized by district name and school name.

  Agency: Department of Education

• Senior Housing Options

  The state has prepared a list describing various types of living arrangements available for senior citizens, depending on their level of self-sufficiency.  The Rental Housing for the Elderly Program also provides eligible older adults and persons with disabilities with affordable housing.

  Agency: Department of Aging and Disability Services

• The Office of Consumer Council (OCC)

  The Office of Consumer Council serves as an independent voice for Connecticut's public utility and telecommunications consumers through advocacy and customer education.

  Agency: Office of Consumer Counsel

• Connecticut Real Estate Commission

  An updated list of Commission members, meeting agendas, and minutes.

  Agency: Department of Consumer Protection

• Home Improvement

  Home improvement contractors, plumbers, electricians and other workers must be licensed or registered to work in Connecticut. Residents who encounter problems they cannot resolve with a contractor can file a complaint with the Department of Consumer Protection. The department offers advice on choosing and working with contractors and can help mediate problems.

  Agency: Department of Consumer Protection

• Landlord, Tenant and Housing FAQ

  Answers to frequently asked questions about landlord and tenant rights and responsibilities.

  Agency: Judicial Branch

• Brownfields

  The Department of Energy & Environmental Protection's (DEEP) protects Connecticut's diversified landscape through programs that improve air quality, restore and protect waterways, and address the remnants of our industrial legacy through site cleanup and waste management efforts. Find information on compliance assistance, pollution prevention, permitting, and more.

  Agency: Department of Economic and Community Development

• Connecticut Town Profiles

  A compilation of current statistics for Connecticut towns, statistics dating back to 1996. 

  Agency: Department of Economic and Community Development

• Hartford Regional Market

  Located at 101 Reserve Road in Hartford, the 32-acre regional market is a central location for farmers and wholesalers to sell and distribute food and other agricultural products. Fresh products are delivered daily and the market is open to shoppers throughout the year.

  Agency: Connecticut Department of Agriculture

• Small Poultry Processors Inspection Program

  Those who plan to operate small poultry slaughter facilities must apply for an inspection by the state Department of Agriculture. These facilities currently are exempt from regular oversight by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). 

  Agency: Connecticut Department of Agriculture

• FarmLink

  Experienced farmers seeking to pass on their land and individuals interested in farming but with no land can connect on FarmLink. The goal of the state program is to keep valuable farmland in production.

  Agency: Connecticut Department of Agriculture

• CT Grown

  Consumers can learn where they can buy state-grown produce, pick their own fruits and vegetables, find farmers' markets, farm stands and agricultural fairs; and consult a calendar listing when crops are available.

  Agency: Connecticut Department of Agriculture

• Small Shell Egg Processing Inspection Program

  Small shell egg producers who do not meet the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) minimum mandatory inspection criteria of 3,000 laying birds who wish to enter "approved" eggs into commerce can request an inspection by the CT Department of Agriculture.

  Agency: Connecticut Department of Agriculture

• Foreclosure Relief and Information

  Homeowners seeking advice on how to refinance their homes or modify their mortgages can participate in one of the periodic free mortgage assistance events held by the Department of Banking. Participants can meet individually with a mortgage lender or a HUD-approved housing counselor to review their options.

  Agency: Department of Banking

• Rental Security Deposits

  Tenants and landlords can read their rights and responsibilities pertaining to the collection, holding and return of rental security deposits.

  Agency: Department of Banking