HARTFORD — Gov. Ned Lamont has announced the release of nearly $8.5 million in additional aid to connect those experiencing homelessness with support services, including housing, food and mental health
As the number of evictions in Connecticut spikes, the state legislature has set aside $5 million for eviction prevention programs through the Department of Housing, including an expanded “rent bank” that aims to help tenants and landlords handle missed rent and avoid an eviction.
It’s set to be a component of the Department of Housing’s Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Program and serve families at risk of homelessness, eviction or foreclosure.