Bristol Community Organization

Bristol Community Organization, Inc. offers Eviction Prevention Program/Foreclosure Prevention Program (EFPP) provides a ssistance in low and moderate income families and individuals who are facing eviction/foreclosure and may be at risk of homelessness due to inability to pay their back rent or past due mortgage. The program provides tenants and landlords/mortgage holders with an opportunity to have their disputes mediated and resolved without need for legal action. People seeking EFPP assistance must meet all of the following requirements: Resident of Connecticut experiencing a non-recurring, unexpected, documentable hardship; MUST have received a notice to quit or notice of foreclosure; Income must be at or below 60% of the state median income; Monthly rent/mortgage cannot exceed 60% of gross monthly income; Must be able to document a severe hardship which is not chronic or recurring; Landlord or mortgage holder must be willing to cooperate with mediation process; Other restrictions may apply Hours Operation: Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Mission Statement: Our mission is to help eliminate or alleviate the causes and effects of poverty in the Greater Bristol area.