Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Program

The Eviction and Foreclosure mediation program provides services to help people maintain their current housing. Through intervention with landlords and mediation between landlords and tenants, this program aims to develop working relationships between landlords and their tenants.

For eligible families in the towns of Ansonia, Derby, Seymour, Shelton, Oxford, Orange, Bethany, Woodbridge Beacon Falls and Milford, the program provides mediation to help tenants/landlords and homeowners/mortgage holders resolve conflicts over back rent or mortgage owed, repairs, late rent payments, and other issues.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Families must have a gross monthly family income less than 60% of the state median income adjusted for family size.
• The family’s rent or mortgage must be less than or equal to 60% of the gross monthly family income.
• Families must have received a Notice to Quit or a letter indicating possible foreclosure.
• Families and landlords or mortgage holders must agree that it is their intention that the family remain in the home for at least 12 months.
• Documentation verifying non reoccurring hardship

Fee: The mediation process is free, confidential, and voluntary. The Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Program is not an entitlement program. Assessment and mediation services, as well as Rent Bank resources, are contingent upon the availability of funding for the program.

Application Process:
To apply please print out and complete the appropriate pre-application below and call us at (203) 736-5420 ext. 236 for an appointment or call (203) 736-5420 ext. 236 for an appointment and pre-application.

Click here for pre-application.