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Stories about buying and renting a home in Connecticut: Zoning laws, evictions, affordable housing and housing discrimination.

The governor stands at a podium in front of a construction site for new apartments in Newington, Connecticut.
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Will CT legislators pass zoning reforms before they run out of time?

Avatar photo by Ginny Monk May 17, 2023 @ 5:38 pmMay 18, 2023 @ 1:29 pm

Two proposals are on the table: transit-oriented development and fair share. Gov. Ned Lamont has expressed support for the CT transit bill.

Gov. Ned Lamont speaks on Monday, May 15, 2023, to a conference of the Connecticut Association of Realtors.
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Lamont: CT needs more housing inventory

Avatar photo by Ginny Monk May 15, 2023 @ 6:47 pmMay 15, 2023 @ 6:47 pm

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

Avatar photo by Ginny Monk April 26, 2023 @ 2:32 pmApril 26, 2023 @ 2:32 pm

The fair share bill has met fierce opposition in CT this session, but lawmakers say they’re working toward a compromise.

Gov. Ned Lamont stands in front of a building in Bridgeport with other officials on either side.
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CT budget proposal shows investments in housing likely this year

Avatar photo by Ginny Monk April 25, 2023 @ 5:00 amApril 25, 2023 @ 9:24 am

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

Avatar photo by Ginny Monk April 21, 2023 @ 2:07 pmApril 21, 2023 @ 2:08 pm

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

Avatar photo by Ginny Monk April 17, 2023 @ 4:30 pmApril 20, 2023 @ 4:11 pm

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

Avatar photo by Ginny Monk April 6, 2023 @ 5:00 amApril 6, 2023 @ 4:50 pm

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

Avatar photo by Ginny Monk March 28, 2023 @ 8:00 amMarch 27, 2023 @ 9:06 pm

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

Avatar photo by Ginny Monk March 21, 2023 @ 4:05 pmMarch 21, 2023 @ 4:06 pm

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

Avatar photo by Ginny Monk March 15, 2023 @ 5:55 pmMarch 15, 2023 @ 7:26 pm

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

Avatar photo by Ginny Monk March 14, 2023 @ 4:45 pmMarch 15, 2023 @ 4:34 pm

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

Avatar photo by Ginny Monk March 7, 2023 @ 2:58 pmMarch 7, 2023 @ 2:58 pm

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

Avatar photo by Ginny Monk February 28, 2023 @ 6:23 pmFebruary 28, 2023 @ 6:23 pm

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?

by CT Mirror Explains February 27, 2023 @ 7:30 amMarch 1, 2023 @ 4:00 pm

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

Avatar photo by Ginny Monk February 21, 2023 @ 7:49 pmFebruary 24, 2023 @ 11:58 am

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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