Rental Assistance Program (RAP)

Connecticut Department of Housing
Connecticut

The Rental Assistance Program (RAP) is the major state-supported program for assisting very-low-income families to afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market. Participants find their own housing, including apartments, townhouses, and single-family homes. The participant is free to choose any private rental housing that meets the requirements of the program, as described below. RAP certificates are funded through the Department of Housing (DOH) and are administered statewide by DOH and its agent, J. D’Amelia & Associates (JDA). JDA subcontracts operation of RAP to six local Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) and one Community Action Agency in the state.

Other Eligibility Requirements

No other eligibility requirements

Eligibility Limitations

Does not limit eligibility on these criteria

Priority Populations

Persons experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness; Households in federal MFP program or Head Start program

Required Documents

Required for income (general), photo ID. Self-attestation permitted for zero, self-employed, or non-traditional income.

Total Funding
$75,000,000
Funding Source
General revenue
Funding Year
FY 2023
Amount Provided
$12,350 per year
Assistance Used For
Current and/or future rent
How Provided?
Rental assistance paid to landlord, housing agency, or approved vendor only
Amount Calculation Method

Other calculation method

Data Collected by Program
Income; Race; Ethnicity; Disability Status; Age
Website
https://portal.ct.gov/DOH/DOH/Programs/Rental-Assistance-Program