DANIELSON — Access Community Action Agency is partnering with UniteCT to bring much needed rental and utility help to residents in the rural northeast corner. The UniteCT bus travels to help communities with limited access to technology apply for rental and electricity payment relief. The Bus will be visiting Danielson at EASTCONN, 79 Westfield Av., from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 2; TEEG, 15 Thatcher Road, from 1 to 3 p.m. Aug. 3; and Putnam at the Riverview Marketplace from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 4. 

Walk-in appointments are welcomed at the bus or you can find the link to sign up for an appointment time on the UniteCT website.

UniteCT is a state program to provide rental and utility assistance to qualified Connecticut households financially impacted by COVID-19. UniteCT is providing financial support for families earning up to 80 percent of HUD’s area median income. This program may provide up to $15,000 in rental assistance and up to $1,500 in electric utility arrearage payments to landlords and utility companies on behalf of approved tenants. Tenants and landlords will be able to complete and track applications online from any computer or smartphone. For information on eligibility, necessary documentation to apply, and instructions on how to apply visit the UniteCT website for more information.

Customers negatively impacted by COVID-19 and in need of financial help can call (860) 412-1600 ext. 1628 in Danielson or (959) 929-7981 in Willimantic, or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

 

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