The Temporary Rental Housing Assistance Program (TRHAP)

Published on September 2, 2020

State Agency	Connecticut Housing Finance Authority
Program Name	The Temporary Rental Housing Assistance Program (TRHAP)
Program Description	A new program established to provide financial relief for renters who have experienced a loss of income resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Program Website	chfa.org
Program Status	Closed to New Applicants
Start Date	07/15/2020
Eligibility Criteria	• Household income must be at or below 80 percent of AMI. • Must be current in rental payments and provide documentation showing loss of income beginning on or after March 1, 2020. • Must not be receiving any other federal or state rental assistance. • Must not be under an eviction order for non-payment of rent before March 11, 2020.
Eligible Activities	Rent
Direct Recipient of Assistance, if other, details:	Coming Soon
Administration Structure	Coming Soon
Maximum Length of Assistance	Up to 12 months
Maximum Assistance Available Per Household	Up to $4,000 per household (no more than $1,000/month)
Household Contribution Requirements	30% Monthly Gross Income
Total Applications as of Date	9,598
Total Household Recipients of Assistance as of Date	1,195
Funding Source	Coronavirus Relief Funds (CARES Act)
Total Funding Amount of Program	$10,000,000.00
Date of Entry or Changes	09/14/2020

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