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SHARON RIDGE AFFORDABLE HOUSING

The Sharon Housing Authority (SHA) was established in 1987, thanks to the efforts of First Selectman Bill Wilbur and his successor Bob Moeller. Both of these men were focused on the growing need for affordable housing in Sharon. As a result, Sharon Ridge, a moderate income affordable rental housing complex, was opened in January of 1992. The success of this initiative is confirmed by the fact that these apartments continue to remain fully occupied.

Sharon Ridge housing complex is located in beautiful Sharon Valley. Easily accessible and within a few minutes of the center of the town of Sharon, residents can find Sharon Day Care, Sharon Center School, The Hotchkiss Library, banks, the post office, the Sharon Shopping Center and Sharon Town Hall. The pride of our community is Sharon Hospital. The hospital as well as its many affiliated doctors are within a short distance of Sharon Ridge. Veteran's Field is adjacent to the housing complex. It provides a basketball court, tennis courts, a new walking track and sport fields to all residents.

Sharon Ridge is a 20 unit moderate income affordable rental apartment complex managed for the SHA by Connecticut Real Estate Management (CREM). There are 2 one-bedroom, 14 two-bedroom and 4 three-bedroom apartments. Two units are handicap accessible. Renovations were completed in 2008 with further renovations initiated in 2013. These 20 apartments are CHFA monitored Affordable Housing. To qualify, you must be at or below 80% AMI for Litchfield County and rent is based on 30% of your Adjusted Gross Income.

Because of our need for additional affordable housing, Sharon Ridge Expansion was constructed in 2013. It provides an additional 8 one-bedroom and 4 two-bedroom apartments. Two of the apartments are handicap accessible and five are handicap adaptable. These 12 apartments are USDA Rural Development subsidized. Applicants must be at or below 80% AMI for Litchfield County and rent is based on 30% of Adjustable Gross Income.

All applicants must submit an application to CREM, P. O. Box 248, Southington, CT. 06489. Applications can be obtained by calling the Sharon Ridge office at 860-364-1372.