Services
The CRT Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention program
provides assistance to those at clear risk of losing their
housing.
The program provides three services:
- Mediation: Landlord – Tenant Conflict Resolution
- Grant funds for back rent and mortgages
- Mortgage-holder agreements and payment
rescheduling for delinquent mortgages
The program mediates monetary conflicts and provides third party monitoring as deemed appropriate. The program also educates landlords and tenants about their rights and responsibilities through written materials, workshops and/or individual briefings.
Application Process
Applications are taken at the CRT offices in Hartford and Middletown. CRT Family
Service Centers and area organizations may make referrals. |
Service Hours and Locations
Applicants must call ahead for a pre-appointment screening. The CRT Eviction Prevention office is open 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. weekdays at:
Hartford: 395 Wethersfield Avenue
Phone: (860) 560-5881
Middletown: 44 Hamlin Street
Phone: (860) 347-4465
Manchester: 479 Main Street
Phone: (860) 647-3095
Eligibility Requirements
All Greater Hartford and Middlesex County residents are eligible for mediation assistance and rental or mortgage assistance as appropriate.
Eligibility for grant funds is based on several criteria:
- Income level
- Percent of income used to pay for housing (cannot exceed 60% of gross income)
- Reason for arrears should not be due to
fiscal mismanagement,
- Ability to continue rent or mortgage
payments on time in the future. |
