The land bank will acquire several blighted properties from the city, with the goal of redeveloping them to make room for affordable housing.

Police in some CT towns have already become emboldened by a Supreme Court ruling limiting the rights of homeless residents, advocates say.

While families with a low income in Fairfield County make significantly more than most people nationwide, they still struggle, a study found.

Connecticut’s high unemployment rate and low apartment availability contributed to the low ranking in a study by consumer review company.

Seven affordable housing providers in CT will receive funds, including one that owns and operates affordable complexes in Fairfield County.

Across New England, some developers are trying to use a building method known as mass timber to inflict less environmental damage.

State lawmakers are considering a bill that would require out-of-town landlords in Connecticut to register with an address and phone number.

Hartford Mayor Arunan Arulampalam submitted a city council resolution to increase daily blight fees to $250. The city also created a housing task force.

A proposed bill in the state legislature would allow religious institutions to establish temporary homeless shelters on their property.

State lawmakers are considering a bill that would improve sewer systems in Connecticut communities where the poverty rate is less than 20%.

Work will soon commence on a 15-year plan to upgrade rails along the Northeast corridor. The plan will invest $175 billion in improving rails.

Housing advocates are encouraging lawmakers to expand CT’s Just Cause eviction law, which protects residents from faultless eviction.

Connecticut’s Eviction Prevention Fund provides financial assistance to tenants who are facing eviction in court.

Last year over 180,000 CT households used the Affordable Connectivity Program, but funding for the initiative may flatline or decrease.