Housing Assistance Programs Now Available 

July 16, 2020

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