The mission of the Mutual Housing Association of Southwestern Connecticut, Inc. (MHASWCT) is to develop, finance, own, lease and manage safe, quality, permanently affordable housing for low and moderate income households throughout Fairfield County, Connecticut.  MHASWCT seeks to create a continuum of housing opportunities for all sectors of the community and serve as an ongoing producer of affordable housing throughout the Southwestern Connecticut region to meet present and future housing needs.

Beyond the development of housing, MHASWCT encourages the preservation and growth of healthy, stable and diverse neighborhoods through the empowerment and self-determination of residents by providing training and support, and community organizing that encourages neighborhood residents, business owners, government, and other stakeholders to live and work in partnership