# Conn. Gen. Stat. § 8-40: Sec. 8-40. Creation of housing authorities

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T8_C128_S8-40

## Section

- **Citation:** Conn. Gen. Stat. § 8-40
- **Heading:** Sec. 8-40. Creation of housing authorities
- **Jurisdiction:** Connecticut
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Connecticut Code / Title 8 / Chapter 128 / Section 8-40

## Text

Cited. 133 C. 546. Hartford Housing Authority is a distinct corporate entity and the city is not responsible for its debts. 143 C. 338. Cited. 208 C. 161; 213 C. 354; 216 C. 112.

Cited. 38 CA 175.

Cited. 11 CS 465. Local housing authorities are corporations established pursuant to state statutes, with delegated authority to regulate rent subsidy programs; activities of landlord of low cost housing development constitute “state action” re federal constitution; informal hearing required before summary process eviction may be instituted. 33 CS 15.

## Nearby sections

- [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 8-38 Sec. 8-38. Finding and declaration of necessity.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T8_C128_S8-38.md)
- [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 8-39 Sec. 8-39. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T8_C128_S8-39.md)
- [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 8-39a Sec. 8-39a. “Affordable housing” defined.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T8_C128_S8-39a.md)
- [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 8-40 Sec. 8-40. Creation of housing authorities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T8_C128_S8-40.md)
- [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 8-41 Sec. 8-41. Appointment. Qualifications and tenure of commissioners. Selection of tenant commissioners. Commissioners authorized to serve as justice of the peace or registrar of voters.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T8_C128_S8-41.md)
- [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 8-42 Sec. 8-42. Commissioners and executive or managerial employees to have no interest in project. Limitation on employment of former commissioners.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T8_C128_S8-42.md)
- [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 8-43 Sec. 8-43. Removal of commissioners; subpoenas.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T8_C128_S8-43.md)
- [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 8-44 Sec. 8-44. Powers of authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T8_C128_S8-44.md)
- [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 8-44a Sec. 8-44a. Housing authority programs for social and supplementary services, project rehabilitation and improvement and energy conservation. State grants-in-aid, loans and deferred loans. Rental Rehabilitation Fund. Operation or management plan for housing projects.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T8_C128_S8-44a.md)
- [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 8-44b Sec. 8-44b. Housing authority police force.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T8_C128_S8-44b.md)
- [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 8-45 Sec. 8-45. Rental rates and tenant selection for low rental projects.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T8_C128_S8-45.md)
- [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 8-46 Sec. 8-46. Penalty for false statement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T8_C128_S8-46.md)
- [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 8-50 Sec. 8-50. Eminent domain.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T8_C128_S8-50.md)
- [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 8-51 Sec. 8-51. Zoning and building laws.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T8_C128_S8-51.md)

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