Connecticut Elderly Rental Registry & Assistance

Connecticut Department of Housing

Waitlist Rental Assistance

About This Program

State-funded rental assistance for very low-income seniors age 62 and older in Connecticut. Provides monthly rental subsidy to help bridge gap between income and fair market rent. Long waiting list in most areas.

Monthly rental subsidy amount based on income and rent burden

Official program page checked live on 2026-06-17.

Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.

Key Details

  • Monthly rental assistance up to $600
  • Must be age 62 or older
  • Very low income required (50% AMI)
  • Long waiting list in most areas
  • Contact local housing authority for status

How to Apply

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Your application paperwork

Documents you will likely need

  • Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
  • A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
  • Household income proof (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters for everyone in the home).
  • Proof of age (driver's license or birth certificate) if the program is age-based.
  • The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).

Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules on the official program page. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.

Deadline: Waiting list currently closed, check periodically

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