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Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program
Eligible homeowners facing foreclosure due to financial hardship may be eligible for temporary monthly mortgage payment assistance for up to five years. An EMAP loan is secured by a fixed-rate, subordinate mortgage on the homeowner's residence.
Agency: Department of HousingTake action to save money and energy, benefit from renewable energy, and improve the comfort of your home. Find advice, resources and funding to complete energy-saving and clean energy improvements.
Agency: Department of Energy and Environmental ProtectionEnvironmental Engineering – Subsurface Sewage
Approximately 30 percent of Connecticut's population resides in buildings that dispose of their domestic sewage with on-site sewage disposal systems that are typically conventional septic systems. Citizens can find design manuals for subsurface sewage disposal systems for households.
Agency: Department of Public HealthEviction and Foreclosure Prevention Program
This program prevents evictions and foreclosures through mediation and a Rent Bank. A trained mediator meets with tenants and landlords or homeowners and lenders to resolve disputes which may include unpaid rent or mortgage payments, repairs, housing code violations and communication problems. The Rent Bank provides funds to help pay rent or mortgage arrears.
Agency: Department of HousingForeclosure Relief and Information
Homeowners seeking advice on how to refinance their homes or modify their mortgages can participate in one of the periodic free mortgage assistance events held by the Department of Banking. Participants can meet individually with a mortgage lender or a HUD-approved housing counselor to review their options.
Agency: Department of BankingHome improvement contractors, plumbers, electricians and other workers must be licensed or registered to work in Connecticut. Residents who encounter problems they cannot resolve with a contractor can file a complaint with the Department of Consumer Protection. The department offers advice on choosing and working with contractors and can help mediate problems.
Agency: Department of Consumer ProtectionTenants and landlords can read their rights and responsibilities pertaining to the collection, holding and return of rental security deposits.
Agency: Department of Banking