Security Deposit Guarantee Program
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.
Other Eligibility Requirements
Participant in State RAP
Eligibility Limitations
Does not limit eligibility on these criteria
Priority Populations
Does not prioritize beyond eligibility requirements
Required Documents
Required for income (general), photo ID. Self-attestation permitted for zero, self-employed, or non-traditional income.
Total Funding
$300,000
Funding Source
General revenue
Funding Year
FY 2023
Amount Provided
$1,586 one-time fixed amount
Assistance Used For
Rent arrears
Current and/or future rent
Security deposits and relocation fees
Utilities
Food or household essentials
How Provided?
Rental assistance paid to landlord, housing agency, or approved vendor only
Amount Calculation Method
Program offers a one-time fixed amount
Data Collected by Program
Income; Race; Ethnicity; Disability Status; Age