Conn. Gen. Stat. § 8 § 8-345a
(Formerly Sec. 17b-813). Emergency rental assistance for families eligible to participate in the temporary family assistance program.
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The Commissioner of Housing, in consultation with the Commissioner of Social Services, shall provide emergency rental assistance for families eligible for assistance under the temporary family assistance program living in hotels and motels as a component of the program for rental assistance established under section 8-345.
Under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 8-345a, the Connecticut Commissioner of Housing—working in consultation with the Commissioner of Social Services—is directed to make emergency rental assistance available to families who qualify for the Temporary Family Assistance program and are currently living in hotels or motels. This assistance is delivered as part of the broader rental assistance program established under § 8-345. The provision creates a specific obligation on the state to serve this subset of families experiencing housing instability.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 8-345a establishes a state-administered emergency rental assistance stream targeting families in the Temporary Family Assistance program who are housed in hotels or motels. Property owners and managers who operate such accommodations may find that eligible tenants have access to this assistance to help cover housing costs. Operators generally maintain documentation of tenancy arrangements that can support a tenant's application through the state program under § 8-345.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 8-345a provides that families eligible for Temporary Family Assistance who are living in hotels or motels have a right to emergency rental assistance coordinated by the Commissioner of Housing. This assistance is part of the rental assistance program under § 8-345 and is designed to help stabilize housing for qualifying families. Tenants who believe they may qualify can explore this benefit by contacting the Connecticut Department of Housing or a local tenant-rights organization for general information about the application process.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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