Two proposals are on the table: transit-oriented development and fair share. Gov. Ned Lamont has expressed support for the CT transit bill.
Housing
Stories about buying and renting a home in Connecticut: Zoning laws, evictions, affordable housing and housing discrimination.
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Lamont: CT needs more housing inventory
The governor on Monday talked to Connecticut real estate agents about the state’s housing needs and agents’ role in marketing the state.
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New Jersey report highlights impacts of bill proposed in CT
The fair share bill has met fierce opposition in CT this session, but lawmakers say they’re working toward a compromise.
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CT budget proposal shows investments in housing likely this year
The early budget proposals show $600 million in bonding for housing as well as other investments in affordable housing.
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As CT foreclosure filings rise, prevention programs are available
Foreclosure filings in CT are up compared to last year, although completed foreclosures are still down from pre-pandemic levels.
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CT could lose thousands of affordable housing units in next few years
Affordability requirements will expire on thousands of CT units, while others are likely to fall into disrepair and become unsafe.
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Finding home: Two CT families get new housing after eviction
Some of the families featured in the CT Mirror’s Notice to Quit series have found new housing. Here are some of their stories.
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CT zoning reform bills an attempt to address housing crisis
The Housing and Planning and Development committees voted on two major zoning reform bills.
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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.