About Eviction Prevention Program Derby

Last-Modified: 2024-02-26 18:28:55

Office hours: Mondays through Fridays 8:30am - 4:30pm. Resident of Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Bethany, Derby, Milford, Orange, Oxford, Seymour, Shelton, and Woodbridge experiencing a non-recurring, unexpected, documented hardship; In danger of eviction or foreclosure; Income must be at or below 60% of the state median income; Monthly rent/mortgage cannot exceed 60% of gross monthly income; Must be able to document a severe hardship which is not chronic or recurring; Landlord must be willing to cooperate with mediation decision; Other restrictions may apply. The Eviction Prevention Program offers assessment, mediation, and financial assistance for low income Connecticut residents experiencing a non-recurring, unexpected hardship who have past due rent or mortgage payments and who have received a notice to quit or notice of foreclosure. The amount of assistance is determined on a case by case basis; however, the maximum allowable grant is $1200.