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Eviction prevention and rehousing in Connecticut

Find programs in Connecticut that help stop or delay evictions or rehouse homeless people. Assistance is offered from Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG), pro-bono attorneys for tenants, free motel vouchers and funds for paying rent arrears. Locate homeless and eviction prevention programs near you in CT.

The local non-profit’s that administer these programs help as many people as possible that are close to being evicted by their landlord. Everyone from seniors to single moms or dads or the disabled will get homeless prevention and rehousing services in CT. The objective of many of them is to prevent either an eviction or a foreclosure on a home.

Programs to stop an eviction

The specific resources available in each town and county, listed below, will vary. No two programs are alike, and all financial resources are limited. However, when possible, low income families facing an eviction may qualify for emergency help. This can be hardship grants from the government or a non-profit as a form of one time rental assistance. Some of the resources are coordinated by the Social Services Department, and they may provide help from a program known as the Rent Bank.

Many community action agencies in Connecticut offer the Eviction Prevention - Foreclosure Prevention Program, or EFPP. This is often funded by both the federal government and the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority. There are many components to this, both monetary and more case management services.

The low-income family may be able to benefit from free landlord - tenant mediation. What will happen is this is arranged so that the landlord and tenant meet face to face to discuss alternatives and any possible solutions. Many lawyers coordinate this service as it incorporates legal tactics. Participants will access counseling, learn about their rights and responsibilities, and attend workshops. There may be negotiated agreements that result from this session as part of this free legal aid approach to stopping homelessness.

 

 

 

While much more limited, that may be financial aid for paying back rent as part of EFPP, if eviction is imminent. The client will normally need to be well on the way to self-sufficiency in order to receive help. Much of this aid is available as the result of the federal government Emergency Solutions Grant. Note applications in Connecticut will take time to process, but the funds can be used to prevent an eviction in a crisis. Find how to get emergency money to pay rent.

As noted, homeowners can also benefit from these homeless prevention programs as well. Housing counselors from various agencies will partner with clients to find a solution to a mortgage delinquency, and this includes if they are a tenant being evicted from a home that is being foreclosed on. They may offer mediation services with the homeowner’s lender, refer clients to free legal aid, or try to find some form of home loan modification that works for both the homeowner and the bank.

Connecticut rehousing programs and homeless prevention

Also, anyone that is currently homeless may qualify for help from Housing First in CT or grants to pay the security deposit on a new, low income apartment. Usually, all participants will need to participate in case management programs, such as budgeting, job search, and credit repair. Referrals are generally offered as well.

The homeless in Connecticut, or people who need more affordable housing, can get help from Housing First, or HFF. Another resource is the CT Security Deposit Guarantee Program. Both of these are presented as a form of rapid rehousing that are organized by the state and local non-profit agencies. More on security deposit guarantees.

For those that qualify, there is assistance for relocation and locating permanent housing. Grants may be issued to help pay rent or maybe a utility connection fee. In some cases, security deposit assistance is available as well. As a part of rehousing, case managers will work with the client and provide guidance and self-sufficiency support.

Other services include permanent supportive and public housing, cash or financial assistance or help in applying for government entitlements, such as rental subsidized apartments. Staff will help clients in locating affordable housing units for families and they will also develop relationships with nearby landlords. Follow up case management is offered too.

 

 

 

 

Since resources, in particular financial support is so limited and in high demand, a community action agency may refer an applicant to other options. Or in some cases an applicant will be provided with shorter term loans for their housing or rental expenses. Other referrals may be to organizations such as Catholic Charities, local county social service offices, or churches. Some of these other groups may have limited funding for those facing eviction.

Many community action agencies also work with regional homeless shelters, domestic violence centers or other charity organizations in Connecticut that interact with families to identify households in need of services. They may arrange for short term, transitional housing and other support services. So all these different groups combine resources to help those that are less fortunate. Not many of these are income based units, so families that were evicted in the past need to have a source of funds. Find locations of transitional housing in Connecticut and other states.

Local eviction and homeless programs in Connecticut

Select a state or city immediately below for homeless prevention and rehousing programs near you. Or scroll down the page for other programs, Referrals and more information may be provided by these agencies. The specific housing programs to stop an eviction (or delay it) will vary by town and region.

TEAM Inc.
Main address is 30 Elizabeth St, Derby, CT 06418. Call (203) 736-5420
They offer programs, including Homeless Prevention-Rapid Rehousing, grant money, the Rent Bank and others for the towns and cities of Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Bethany, Derby, Milford, Orange, Oxford, Seymour, Shelton, Woodbridge.Help with an eviction in CT

CRT
555 Windsor Street, Hartford CT 06120. Call (860) 560-5600 or (860) 560-5639
Homeless Prevention is for Avon, Bloomfield, Branford, Canton, Chester, Clinton, Cromwell. Deep River, Durham, East Granoy, East Haddam, East Hampton, as well as East Hartford. There is also eviction prevention in Enfield, Glastonbury, Granby, Hartford, Killingworth, Manchester, Marlborough, Middletown, Newington, Rocky Hill, Simsbury, South Windsor, Suffield, West Hartford, Wethersfield, Windsor, and Windsor Locks.

New Opportunities Family Development Center
Community Action address is 232 N Elm St, Waterbury, CT 06702. Dial (203) 575-9799
Homeless people or low-income tenants in the following regions can apply. Barkhamstead, Berlin, Bethlehem, Cheshire, Colebrook, Goshen, Hartland, Harwinton, Litchfield, Meriden, Middlebury, or Morns. There is also homeless prevention for Naugatuck, New Hartford, Prospect, Southbury, Thomaston, Torrington, Wallingford, Waterbury, Watertown, Winchester, Wolcott, Woodbury, Meriden, Berlin, Worthington, and Wallingford CT.

Alliance For Community Empowerment, Inc.
1070 Park Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06604. Call  (203) 366-8241
Assistance is for people in the Towns of Bridgeport, Easton, Fairfield, Monroe, Stratford, and Trumbull. There is information on the Connecticut Rental Assistance Program (RAP) and other housing resources. Assistance is available across all of the county. If a tenant needs to apply for a grant to stop the eviction or even legal aid, then assistance is available.

 

 

 

 

 

 

HRA
Location is 49 South St, Bristol, CT 06010. Call 860) 584-2725
Towns covered include Bristol, Burlington, Farmington, Plainville, and Plymouth.

The Community Action Agency of Western Connecticut
Call to get details on the homeless prevention services. Support is for Stamford and New Haven region, including Hamden, North Haven, and nearby towns. Other areas are covered too. In Fairfield, Danbury, Litchfield, dial (203) 744-4700. Norwalk, New Canaan, Weston, Westport, Wilton, Darien, Greenwich, or Stamford families can dial 203) 602-8833

  • The non-profit is at 78 Triangle St, Danbury, CT 06810. Telephone - (203) 387-7700
  • 34 Woodland Avenue, Stamford, CT 06902. Call (203) 602-8833
  • Another office is at 83 East Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06851. Phone (203) 939-9650

HRA of New Britain Inc.
Address is 180 Clinton St, New Britain, CT 06053. Call (860) 225-8601
There is help for Hartford and New Britain CT.
Get case management, grants or guarantees on security deposits and other aid. While most of the support is short term help for paying rent to stop the eviction, there may also be motel vouchers, information on housing, and more.

ACCESS Community Action
Location is 1315 Main Street, Willimantic, CT 06226. Call 860-450-7400 or 860-412-1600
The areas covered at
New London, and Tolland as well as Windham.

 

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