Helpful links
Start with the right source.
Reference points for property searches, local offices, and early project research in Greater New Haven.
Closing & property research
New Haven County closing customsCounty Bar Association recommendations; your contract may provide different terms.ZillowResidential listings and property history.Realtor.comResidential listings and market information.LoopNetCommercial property listings.Connecticut land records portalFind participating town land-record systems; records remain with each town clerk.
Municipal offices
City of New HavenDepartments, property information, permits, meetings, and public notices.City of West HavenMunicipal departments, zoning, taxes, and land-use information.Town of East HavenMunicipal services, applications, and records.Town of HamdenPlanning, assessment, permits, and town services.Town of North HavenTown departments, regulations, and public records.
Planning & due diligence
New Haven zoning ordinanceZoning provisions in the city code; check for recent amendments and applicable maps.New Haven Code of OrdinancesThe city’s searchable municipal code.New Haven permit applicationsBuilding and license application information.Connecticut DEEP GISState environmental mapping and data.FEMA flood mapsCheck mapped flood hazards for a property.Connecticut judicial case lookupPublic case information, including relevant litigation.
Links are provided for convenience. Listings, maps, online records, and posted regulations should be confirmed with the relevant source before relying on them for a transaction or development decision.