Housing Assistance Resources in Connecticut

If you or someone you're working with is struggling to keep up with rent, facing eviction, or experiencing homelessness in Connecticut, you are not alone — and real help exists. Connecticut administers several federal and state programs designed to stabilize housing, and connecting with the right one often starts with a single phone call or text to 2-1-1 Connecticut, the state's free, confidential referral line available 24 hours a day.

Eligibility for most housing programs depends on factors like household income, family size, and housing status, but you don't need to figure that out before reaching out. Trained specialists at 2-1-1 can assess your situation and connect you with emergency rental assistance, shelter placement, utility help, and longer-term subsidized housing options in your county. Social workers can also use 2-1-1 as a real-time resource directory when navigating options for clients.

For residents who are unhoused or at imminent risk, Connecticut's network of local Continuums of Care — coordinated through HUD — operates coordinated entry systems in regions across the state. These systems are the front door to emergency shelter, transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing. Your local CoC can be reached through 2-1-1 or identified through the HUD Exchange website at hudexchange.info.