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File a Housing Discrimination Complaint
Residents who think they were discriminated against while seeking and applying for housing can submit a complaint to the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities. Access filing complaints forms and descriptions of various types of discriminations.
Agency: Commission on Human Rights and OpportunitiesFirst-time Home Buyer Information
First-time homeowners can get advice, a home-buying checklist to follow and apply for a mortgage through the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA).
Agency: Department of HousingThe state has compiled a list of housing development programs, housing affordability initiatives, community development programs and individual and family support services for those seeking housing assistance.
Agency: Department of HousingRental Assistance Program (RAP)
Residents with low incomes can receive a monthly rent subsidy through the Rental Assistance Program (RAP). After people find housing, the state pays a subsidy directly to the landlords every month and the tenants pay the difference between the rental cost and the subsidy.
Agency: Department of HousingSection 8 Housing Choice Voucher
Eligible tenants in newly-constructed, rehabilitated and existing rental and cooperative apartment projects could receive rental subsidies through the federal Housing and Urban Development Section 8 Program. Applicants for the program must meet the income limits. Anyone interested in registering to receive automatic notice of the opening of any Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waitlists can go to http://www.cthcvp.org.
Agency: Department of HousingSecurity Deposit Guarantee Program
The Security Deposit Guarantee Program provides a guarantee to landlords for up to two month's rent rather than an actual cash payment for eligible individuals and family seeking to obtain rental housing.
Agency: Department of Housing