Housing
Ask about it
Tell us more about what you need. We answer first, then show the programs that fit, then ask a few questions to narrow it down.
Programs in Connecticut
Connecticut programs for this kind of help. Each agency decides who qualifies.
Connecticut Department of Housing
Rental Assistance Program
RAP helps eligible very low-income families pay rent in private housing.
Ways to apply:OnlinePaperIn person
Connecticut Department of Housing
Homelessness Coordinated Access Network
The Coordinated Access Network connects people facing homelessness with local housing and shelter services.
Ways to apply:PhoneIn person
Connecticut Department of Housing
Housing Finance Programs
Connecticut housing finance programs help eligible residents explore affordable home financing.
Ways to apply:OnlinePhoneIn person
Connecticut Department of Social Services
Connecticut Energy Assistance Program
CEAP helps eligible households pay winter heating costs.
Ways to apply:OnlinePhonePaperIn person
Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Connecticut Weatherization Assistance Program
CT WAP helps eligible households make home improvements that reduce energy use and heating costs.
Ways to apply:PhonePaperIn person
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal programs
These work the same in every state. Each agency decides who qualifies.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
Apply through your local public housing authority. HUD lists every housing authority by state.
Federal Communications Commission
Lifeline phone and internet discount
A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Check if you qualify and apply on the National Verifier, then pick a phone or internet company that offers Lifeline.
Federal Emergency Management Agency
FEMA disaster assistance
Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov, by phone, or in person at a Disaster Recovery Center.
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- United Way of Connecticut 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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