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Financial and Housing Assistance

Where can I apply for temporary financial assistance?

To apply for cash assistance/temporary assistance for needy families you can visit your local DSS office. You can visit Connecticut State Department of Social Services for more information about your local DSS office. 

Where can I apply for housing assistance?

The following information will link you to programs where you may qualify. You must be 18 of age and older and have a source of income in order to qualify. Please contact the appropriate agency for additional information.

Statewide

• Housing Subsidy and Security Deposit Programs by the Ct State Department of Social Services
• Rental Assistance Program by the Ct State Department of Social Services
• The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher – Helps provide housing assistance to eligible low-income families.  

Bridgeport

• Bridgeport Housing Authority

Hartford

• The Hartford Housing Authority

New Britain

• New Britain Housing Authority

New Haven

• New Haven Housing Authority
• Youth Continuum

Waterbury

• Waterbury Housing Authority, (203)-596-2650
• Carabetta’s, 1-800-929-0595
• Country Village, (203)-755-2693
• Laurel Estates, (203)-574-3220