September 1 is the start of the Hartford Flood Compensation Program's application process.
Established through the adoption of the governor's 2024-2025 biennium budget, this $5 million pilot program will be overseen by the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC), administered by Dr. Gary Rhule, and charged with providing financial assistance or reimbursement to eligible owners of real property in the city of Hartford who experienced damage caused by flooding on or after January 1, 2021.
"From the passage of this funding, my office has been hard at work to ensure this application be up-and-running as soon as possible because we have heard loud and clear from Hartford residents and advocates how important this relief is," said Comptroller Scanlon. "The system we have set up will ensure that these funds are spent equitably and appropriately, and I look forward to continuing to work with Dr. Rhule and our community partners to bring this relief to as many citizens as possible."
"Under the leadership of the Lamont administration, the strength of this pilot program is a result of collaboration among legislators, city government, state and local partners, and the community. Working together, we can act on the promise of having healthy homes and environments for our current residents and generations to come," said Hartford Flood Compensation Program Administrator Dr. Rhule.
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