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Connecticut Aims To Help Those Now At Risk Of Losing Their Homes

Connecticut Public Radio | By John Henry Smith

Published July 20, 2020 at 5:47 PM EDT

As our pandemic-induced recession marches on, a lot of people who have lost their jobs through no fault of their own now face the scary prospect of losing their homes. A moratorium on evictions is slated to end soon. In anticipation of this, the Connecticut Department of Housing has announced two relief programs for renters and homeowners.

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Connecticut Public Radio’s All Things Considered host, John Henry Smith, spoke with Democratic state Rep. Brandon McGee of Hartford, the co-chairman of the Housing Committee.

If you or someone you know needs help with housing costs as a result of the pandemic, you can call 860-785-3111.

Connecticut Aims To Help Those Now At Risk Of Losing Their Homes

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