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Housing Assistance Programs Now Available 

July 16, 2020

Housing Assistance Programs Now Available  - CT Senate Republic

Temporary Rental Housing Assistance Program Now Available (TRHAP)

The State of Connecticut with financial support from the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority has launched a rental assistance program for Connecticut residents impacted by COVID-19, administered through the Department of Housing:

  • This program is available as of July 15, 2020.
  • Eligible households may receive up to $4,000 in total assistance over the twelve-month period for rent due beginning March 1, 2020, with a limit of $1,000 per month paid directly to landlords.
  • Potential Applicants will be directed to Centralized Call Center of Threshold Eligibility, after which a detailed application must be completed, including verification of documentation.
  • Initial priority for assistance will be targeted at individuals and families who have been denied unemployment assistance from the Department of Labor.
  • If you are unemployed/under-employed and have not yet filed for unemployment assistance, you should do so as soon as possible.
  • Please make every attempt to remain in contact with your landlord, and to make rental payments.
  • Watch the Department of Housing website for additional information.
  • Call the Call Center at 1-860-785-3111 to determine eligibility
  • Additional program guidelines:

Temporary Mortgage Assistance Program Now Available (T-MAP)

The Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, with financial support from the State of Connecticut, has launched a homeowner assistance program for low and moderate income households in Connecticut who are struggling to pay their mortgages due to the impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic.

  • Up to $10,000,000 in emergency loan funds will be available to help homeowners pay their housing costs, allowing them to remain in their homes as they work to regain financial stability.
  • Eligible Households with incomes at or below 120% of the area median income will be eligible to apply for up to $25,000 in the form of a second mortgage loan.
  • Potential applicants will be directed to a Centralized Call Center for Threshold Eligibility, after which a detailed application must be completed, including verification of documentation.
  • Call the Call Center at 1-860-785-3111 to determine if you qualify
  • Additional Program Information