Connecticut Temporary Housing Assistance Initiatives
The Department of Housing and Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, launched temporary housing assistance initiatives to help renters and homeowners address the economic impact related to COVID-19. The temporary housing assistance initiatives are:
- Temporary Rental Housing Assistance Program (TRHAP)
- Temporary Mortgage Assistance Program (T-MAP).
These programs follow the announcement of a comprehensive state response by Governor Lamont authorizing the use of state and federal resources.
The programs will be offering assistance to renters and homeowners in order to prevent eviction actions/foreclosures. This will address both the arrearage caused by income loss and/or greater expenses due to COVID-19 that have negatively impacted a household’s ability to pay their full monthly rent over the next number of months.
Program entry intake to determine pre-qualification for TRHAP and TMAP assistance, Threshold Eligibility Information may be submitted in ONE of TWO ways:
- Renters applying for assistance click here
- Homeowners can use the Call Center option or go to the website
Click the respective link above, complete the questionnaire in full on line, and hit Submit; Or
- Call 1-860-785-3111 and speak to a Call Center Representative, Monday thru Friday, between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm.
DOH and CHFA are working in coordination with eleven (11) HUD Certified Housing Counseling Agencies. Eligible renters and homeowners will have access to temporary assistance as described above.
For more information on the resources, please see the following websites:
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