Conn. Gen. Stat. § 8 § 8-347
(Formerly Sec. 17b-804). Rent bank program.
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(a) The Commissioner of Housing shall establish and administer a rent bank program of grants to ensure housing for families whose income does not exceed sixty per cent of the median income in the state, including those receiving temporary family assistance, who are either at risk of becoming homeless or in imminent danger of eviction or foreclosure. (b) To be eligible for assistance under this section, a family shall document, as appropriate, loss of income or increase in expenses including, but not limited to, loss of employment, medical disability or emergency, loss or delay in receipt of other benefits, natural or man-made disaster, substantial and permanent change in household composition or any other condition which the commissioner determines constitutes a severe hardship and is not likely to recur. (c) No family shall receive financial assistance under this section in excess of three thousand five hundred dollars during any eighteen consecutive months. (d) The commissioner may adopt regulations in accordance with chapter 54 to determine eligibility standards for grants under this section and to carry out the purposes of this section.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 8-347 establishes a state-run rent bank program in Connecticut, administered by the Commissioner of Housing, that provides grants to families earning no more than 60% of the state median income who face homelessness, eviction, or foreclosure. To qualify, a family must document a qualifying hardship—such as job loss, medical emergency, or a major change in household composition—that is severe and unlikely to recur. No single family may receive more than $3,500 in assistance within any 18-consecutive-month period.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 8-347, landlords whose tenants are facing eviction due to financial hardship may find that tenants can access state grant funds of up to $3,500 to cover overdue rent. Operators who are aware of this program generally inform struggling tenants of its existence, as a successful application can resolve arrears without the cost and delay of eviction proceedings. Familiarity with the program's income and documentation requirements can help property managers set realistic expectations about whether a given tenant may qualify.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 8-347 creates a rent bank grant program that may provide up to $3,500 in assistance over any 18-month period to income-eligible families at risk of eviction, foreclosure, or homelessness. Tenants who have experienced a qualifying hardship—such as job loss, a medical emergency, or a significant change in household size—can apply by documenting that hardship to the Connecticut Commissioner of Housing. Those seeking help navigating the application process or understanding eligibility may wish to contact a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office for general guidance.
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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