Connecticut Department of Housing
Connecticut
Provides a security deposit guarantee for up to 2 months of rent. The security deposit will cover the cost of damages (beyond normal wear and tear) and unpaid rent up to the amount of the deposit once a tenant has vacated the dwelling unit.
Assistance Distributed By
State administrator/State agency
Funding Source
General revenue
Funding Year
FY 2023
Program Status
Active
State Funding
$300,000
Total Funding
$300,000
Amount Provided
$1,586 one-time fixed amount
How Provided?
Rental assistance paid to landlord, housing agency, or approved vendor only
Data Collected by Program
Income; Race; Ethnicity; Disability Status; Age
Program Type
Income Eligibility Threshold
Duration
Assistance Used For
Info Source
Interview with program administrator
Last Updated
4/18/23 12:28
Other Eligibility Requirements
Participant in State RAP
Required Documents
Required for income (general), photo ID. Self-attestation permitted for zero, self-employed, or non-traditional income.
Coordinates Eligibility With
Does not coordinate with other systems
Amount Calculation Method
Program offers a one-time fixed amount
Eligibility Limitations
Does not limit eligibility on these criteria
Priority Populations
Does not prioritize beyond eligibility requirements