Conn. Gen. Stat. § 8 § 8-347a
(Formerly Sec. 17b-805). Assessment and mediation program.
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(a) The Commissioner of Housing shall establish and administer an assessment and mediation program for families at risk of becoming homeless or in imminent danger of eviction or foreclosure whose income does not exceed sixty per cent of the median income in the state. (b) After evaluation of the causes of the risk of becoming homeless or the imminent danger of eviction or foreclosure and after attempting mediation, the commissioner shall assist eligible participants with application to appropriate resources. (c) No family shall be eligible for grants under the rent bank program established under section 8-347 without prior referral to the assessment and mediation program. (d) The commissioner may enter into regional contracts with local or regional nonprofit corporations or social service organizations having expertise in landlord-tenant mediation to implement the program established under this section. (e) The Commissioner of Housing may adopt regulations in accordance with chapter 54 to carry out the purposes of this section.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 8-347a establishes a state-run assessment and mediation program in Connecticut for families who earn no more than sixty percent of the state median income and face homelessness, eviction, or foreclosure. The program evaluates the causes of a family's housing crisis, attempts mediation, and then connects eligible participants with appropriate resources. Importantly, participation in this program is a prerequisite for any family seeking grant assistance through the separate rent bank program under § 8-347.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 8-347a, the Connecticut Commissioner of Housing may contract with local or regional nonprofit or social service organizations that have landlord-tenant mediation expertise to carry out this program. Landlords whose tenants are referred to the program may find themselves engaged in a structured mediation process facilitated by one of these regional partners. Operators who understand how the assessment and mediation process works are generally better positioned to participate constructively if a tenant's case is referred under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 8-347a creates a program specifically designed to help Connecticut families earning up to sixty percent of the state median income who are at risk of homelessness or facing imminent eviction or foreclosure. If a tenant believes they qualify, referral to this assessment and mediation program is also a required first step before applying for rent bank grants under § 8-347. Tenants can explore this program by contacting the Connecticut Department of Housing or a local tenant-rights organization to learn about referral pathways and available resources.
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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