The Housing and Planning and Development committees voted on two major zoning reform bills.
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Stories about buying and renting a home in Connecticut: Zoning laws, evictions, affordable housing and housing discrimination.
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CT service providers launch new push to end homelessness
The approach aims to reach “functional zero” homelessness in CT. It’s similar to an effort from a decade ago to end veteran homelessness.
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CT ‘Work Live Ride’ bill revives transit-oriented development debate
Debate grew heated during a hearing on a Connecticut bill offering towns access to public dollars if they zone for more residential density.
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Advocates fear CT senior property tax relief bill could weaken affordable housing law
Advocates worry the bill would allow towns to enact moratoriums without actually putting any new affordable units on the market.
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CT Housing Committee won’t vote on rent cap this session
The committee instead pushed forward a bill that would create a task force to study rent stabilization.
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CT Democrats pitch wide-ranging bills to address housing issues
The bills, which aim to address issues including evictions, workforce housing, homelessness and fair housing, had a public hearing Tuesday.
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What is the UniteCT Eviction Prevention Fund, and can it help me stay in my home?
The UniteCT Eviction Prevention Fund can help CT tenants who are facing eviction stay in their homes. Here’s what to know about the program.
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CT rent cap bill draws hours of testimony, sometimes heated
The CT rent cap bill would cap annual rent hikes at 4% plus the consumer price index, but the debate outlined broader philosophical issues.
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Governor’s budget proposes $600M investment in housing
The proposed budget would set aside $600 million for various housing ventures, with a goal to create about 6,400 new affordable units.
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CT to receive $18 million federal grant to address homelessness
The grant will help provide services to people who are living outdoors. The money comes at a time when homelessness is on the rise in CT.
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Housing committee public hearing brings focus to homelessness
Proposed bills would further fund the state’s homeless response system and establish a right to housing in Connecticut.
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CT launches fund to prevent evictions
The program has $12.5 million in combined state and federal dollars to offer rent assistance to people facing evictions in CT.
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GOP proposal could mean significant change to CT affordable housing law
The bill would change what housing is counted as ‘affordable,’ potentially exempting towns from the 8-30g affordable housing law.
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Proposal would encourage housing density near transit stations
Towns that agree to zone for more housing near transit stations would have access to money for infrastructure improvements under the plan.
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What is the McKinney-Vento Act and what can it do for my kids?
The act is a federal law that requires all children experiencing homelessness have access to education. Learn more about it here.