Evictions/Ejectments

Social Services assists residents facing eviction/ejectments by providing information regarding tenant/landlord rights, the eviction/ejectment process, and assistance programs available.

In the event an eviction/ejectment is imminent, Social Services is notified by the State Marshal and will make every effort to contact the resident to assist with the process.  If the resident is unable to remove their belongings from the property, the Town (Social Services) must take possession of the items and store them for 15 days.  Please see CGS Sec. 47a-42 of the Connecticut General Statute for detailed information.  

Statewide Legal Services may be able to offer legal advice/assistance in eviction/ejectment matters. Please visit www.slsct.org for more information.  

Additionally, the clerk in the Hartford Housing Sessions division may be able to answer general questions regarding evictions/ejectments.  Please visit their website for more information at https://jud.ct.gov/directory/directory/housing.htm#Court

Click here for a Landlord/Tenants Rights and Responsibilities brochure from the State of Connecticut.

Shelters/Homelessness

In the state of Connecticut, access to shelters and homeless services are facilitated through the Coordinated Access Networks (CAN). CAN is comprised of community providers across the state who work together to streamline and standardize the process for individuals and families to access assistance.  

To begin this process, persons experiencing homelessness, or those who are at imminent risk of homelessness, must call
2-1-1 (www.211ct.org) and dial #3 and #1 to speak to a contact specialist trained to assess housing needs.  

• Dial 2-1-1 from anywhere in Connecticut. If you are hearing impaired, use the TTY number: 1-800-671-0737.
• If you are outside of Connecticut or have difficulties using the 2-1-1 number, dial 1-800-203-1234.

Additional resources are available for anyone under the age of 18 and is homeless or nearing homelessness. 

• The Department of Children and Families (DCF) has resources available to children and families receiving their services.  Please visit Supportive Housing (ct.gov) for more information.  
• The U.S. Family and Youth Services Bureau provides funding to the State of Connecticut in support of various programs to assist homeless youth.  Please visit their website for more information, Connecticut Runaway and Homeless Youth Grantees | The Administration for Children and Families (hhs.gov)
• The Connecticut State Department of Education ensures that all Connecticut children in homeless situations have the opportunity to attend, enroll in and succeed in school.  For more details, visit their website at Homeless Education (ct.gov).  The local contact for Glastonbury is Kimberly Brown, Administrator for Pupil Services Glastonbury Public Schools, 860-652-7971.

Glastonbury Housing Authority

The Housing Authority of the Town of Glastonbury offers 434 affordable apartments in five Glastonbury housing developments, and 37 Housing Choice Vouchers.  For more information, visit www.glastha.org.