Rental/Client Assistance
CARC assists families and individuals in the following areas:
- For residents of Hartford, Tolland and Middlesex counties, obtaining and maintaining their own housing through the Housing Assistance Fund
- For residents of Hartford, Tolland and Middlesex counties, meeting emergency expenses through the Client Assistance Fund, and
- For residents of New London, Windham, and Litchfield counties obtaining and maintaining their own housing through the Emergency Housing Fund
Applicants must apply for these services through a case manager. If you do not have a case manager click here to view a list of agencies that provide HIV/AIDS case management.
HAF/CAF Application | EHF Application (Applications are in PDF format)
Housing Assistance Fund
The Housing Assistance Fund is a rental assistance program for people living with HIV/AIDS in Hartford, Tolland, and Middlesex counties. For a complete list of towns covered by the Housing Assistance Fund click here. Applicants must apply for housing assistance through a case manager from the Greater Hartford EMA. If you do not have a case manager click here to view a list of agencies that provide HIV/AIDS case management.
What does HAF pay for?
- Ongoing rental assistance
- First month's rent
- Arrearage/back rent
- One time Emergency housing payment
How much is available?
- On-going rental assistance: $150 per month for six months. Participants can re-apply at the end of six month period.
- First month's rent: Up to $800.
- Arrearage/back rent: Up to $800. The Housing Assistance Fund will only pay up to two months of back rent.
- One time emergency housing payment: Up to $600.
Who is eligible?
Applicants must satisfy all of the following requirements to access the fund:
- HIV+ or AIDS diagnosis;
- Income cap of 300% of Federal Poverty Level (by family size);
- Additional requirements are found in the application depending on the service requested.
How do I apply?
Applicants must apply for housing assistance through a case manager from the Greater Hartford EMA. If you do not have a case manager click here to view a list of agencies that provide HIV/AIDS case management. The case manager is responsible for determining your eligibility and must submit a completed application packet to CARC.
What do I need to provide?
Your case manager will need the following information from you in order to apply for assistance:
- Documentation of HIV status
- Proof of income (see below)
- Rental verification signed by landlord
- Signed release of information form
- W-9 signed by landlord (IRS requirement)
- Ryan White Client Intake form
- 2-page Use of Funds form
What constitutes income?
- Any entitlements (e.g. SAGA, SSI, SSD, TANF, etc.)
- Any income from employment
- Income from all household members (e.g. husband, wife, partner, roommate, children, etc.)
What can be used for proof of income?
- Pay stubs
- Notarized letter indicating income
- 1099s
- TPQY
- Budget Sheet
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Emergency Housing Fund
The Emergency Housing Fund is a rental assistance program for people living with HIV/AIDS in New London, Windham, and Litchfield counties. Applicants must apply for housing assistance through a case manager. If you do not have a case manager click here to view a list of agencies that provide HIV/AIDS case management.
What does EHF pay for?
- First and last month's rent
- Arrearage/back rent
How much is available?
The Emergency Housing Fund will only pay up to two months of back rent. The following is a list of maximum amounts for each county:
- Litchfield - $800
- New London - $800
- Windham - $800
Who is eligible?
Applicants must satisfy all of the following requirements to access the fund:
How do I apply?
Applicants must apply for housing assistance through a case manager from New London, Windham, or Litchfield county. If you do not have a case manager click here to view a list of agencies that provide HIV/AIDS case management. The case manager is responsible for determining your eligibility and must submit a completed application packet to CARC.
What do I need to provide?
Your case manager will need the following information from you in order to apply for assistance:
- Documentation of HIV status
- Proof of income (see below)
- Rental verification signed by landlord
- Signed release of information form
- W-9 signed by landlord (IRS requirement)
- Ryan White Client Intake form
- 2-page Use of Funds form
What constitutes income?
- Any entitlements (e.g. SAGA, SSI, SSD, TANF, etc.)
- Any income from employment
- Income from all household members (e.g. husband, wife, partner, roommate, children, etc.)
What can be used for proof of income?
- Pay stubs
- Notarized letter indicating income
- 1099s
- TPQY
- Budget Sheet
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