Naugatuck Valley Planning Region

Connecticut property tax oversight: mill rates, revaluation schedules, exemptions and grand list reports. Your town assessor and tax collector handle the actual bill.

NVCOG does regional land use planning and advisory reviews of town zoning referrals. Zoning itself is set by each town's own zoning commission; regional referral reviews are advisory.

Office

Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments

Phone

203-757-0535

Connecticut regulates inland wetlands through a local inland wetlands agency in each town, under state law. Start here, then contact your town's wetlands agent.

Flood zone information and the extra rules that apply to building or rebuilding near water.

Connecticut septic systems are permitted by your local health department or health district under the state public health code. Small systems are local, larger ones go to DEEP.

The Connecticut State Building Code applies statewide and is administered by the Office of the State Building Inspector. Your town building official issues the permit and carries out the inspections.

Connecticut's environmental agency: inland wetlands guidance, water, coastal permits, state land and licences.

Official USDA directory entry for Connecticut: program website, EBT contacts, and application or local-office links where available.

Official Connecticut unemployment insurance information. Find the program’s instructions for claims, eligibility, and ongoing benefits. Use its own guidance to choose where to file.

Find Connecticut Medicaid application information and health-coverage contacts. Check the program for eligibility, renewals, and children’s coverage.

Find Connecticut energy-assistance information for heating, cooling, or utility bills. Follow the program’s application and local-provider instructions. Availability and eligibility are determined by the program.

WIC nutrition, food benefits, breastfeeding support, and clinic application contacts.

Care 4 Kids family information on applying and how payments to child care providers work. Care 4 Kids is run for the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood by its designated program operator.

Learn about rental help and public housing programs, how to apply, and who to contact. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with the program.

Find emergency shelter, homelessness services or help to avoid eviction, and see who to contact. Check current availability and eligibility with the program.

Learn about cash assistance for families with children, how to apply, and who to contact about your case. Check current eligibility and rules with the program.

Open a child support case, get help establishing paternity or a support order, and find payment and contact information.

Find state programs for older adults and family caregivers, such as help at home, meals, caregiver support, and how to reach your local aging office. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with the program.

Find state disability services, such as vocational rehabilitation for work and training, independent living help, and how to apply. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with the program.

Get free help applying for federal and state veterans benefits, such as disability compensation, pension and survivor benefits, and find a veterans service officer near you. Check eligibility and office hours with the agency.

Search the official unclaimed property list for money owed to you, such as forgotten bank accounts, uncashed checks, refunds and deposits, and file a claim. Searching is free, so be careful of anyone who asks for a fee.

Official driver and vehicle services. Check the agency for renewals, appointments, document requirements, registration, and titles.

Official U.S. passport applications, renewals, document requirements, and acceptance facility information.

Official guide to Social Security benefits, card replacement, and Social Security Administration services.

Official Medicare enrollment, coverage, plan comparisons, and contacts for help with Medicare.

Official federal income tax filing instructions, payment and refund information, and links to filing help.

Official guide to public job training, career resources, and American Job Centers.

Official guide to FAFSA, federal student aid, and other ways to find help paying for education.

State consumer protection information, business complaints, and reporting contacts.

State emergency management information and contacts for disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. Check the agency for available recovery programs.

Find legal aid programs, lawyer referrals, and other sources of affordable legal help.

Official guide to federal, state, territory, county, and municipal court websites.

Official startup guide covering business registration, business structure, and federal and state tax IDs.