Only 7% of tenants in CT have a lawyer representing them in eviction proceedings—we are changing that.

The State of Connecticut now has a Right to Counsel Program to provide free, experienced lawyers to eligible tenants facing eviction or loss of housing subsidy.

Find out if a FREE LAWYER is available where you live and if you qualify by answering the following questions:

Have you or any member of your household served in the armed forces?

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no

Have you been referred to us by the VA Housing study?

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Is your zip code listed below?

NOTICE: Intake in certain zip codes will pause temporarily when the programs’ weekly caseload capacity is reached. Tenants are encouraged to call back early the following week and to go to CTLawHelp.org/evictions for self-help resources.

Bridgeport: 06605
Danielson: 06239
Hartford: 06105  / 06120
New Haven: 06511  / 06513  / 06519
New London: 06320
Putnam: 06260
Waterbury: 06710
*West Haven*: 06516
Willimantic: 06226

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OTHER FREE RESOURCES available to tenants facing an eviction or loss of housing subsidy:

ONLINE LEGAL HELP
Visit CTLawHelp to learn about the eviction process and how to respond to eviction notices.

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2-1-1 HELPLINE
Get information and referrals for housing, utility, and food assistance.

LEARN MORE

A Connecticut renter facing eviction is 49% less likely to be forced to leave their home if they have a lawyer.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM
OUR PARTNERS

The housing instability caused by eviction reinforces a legacy of housing discrimination. A right to counsel moves us towards recognizing housing as a fundamental human right.

MELISSA MARICHAL

Staff Attorney – Connecticut Fair Housing Center

Eviction Help CT is administered by the Connecticut Bar Foundation

ctbarfdn.org  |  31 Pratt Street – Hartford, CT 06103