Many CT renters are unable to keep up with rising rents, but tenant union organizers are planning next steps in their movement to cap costs.
Housing
Stories about buying and renting a home in Connecticut: Zoning laws, evictions, affordable housing and housing discrimination.
New legislation could change CT renters’ rights. Here’s how
New rights include protections for LGBTQ people, late fee limits and pre-occupancy walk-through requirements. Here’s what you need to know.
CT expanding rental assistance, offering help with eviction costs
The new programs offer rent aid to participants in the state’s workforce training program and some moving assistance money.
Lawmakers send $7.5B bipartisan bond package to Lamont’s desk
The General Assembly OK’d a $7.5 billion two-year bond deal that invests in transportation, housing, higher education and school construction.
CT Senate passes housing bill following day-long debate
The bill aims to improve CT tenants’ rights and housing quality, but lacks zoning reforms that advocates and lawmakers had pushed for.
CT ‘Work Live Ride’ bill unlikely to pass this session
The announcement comes the same day as the publication of a new study that ties restrictive zoning to segregation in Connecticut.
Stripped-down CT housing bill gains narrow passage in House
CT lawmakers voted on the housing bill, which had zoning reform measures scrapped Friday, in the early hours of the morning Saturday.
More than 1,200 participate in CT down payment assistance program
The program offers forgivable down payment loans to CT residents. Lawmakers are considering adding more money to its reserves through bonding.
Zoning reforms stripped from CT Democrats’ housing bill
The fair share policy has been stripped from CT House Democrats’ omnibus bill. Leadership says zoning may need to be changed through the courts.
CT weighs tax breaks for businesses that help fund new housing
CT employers say their workers can’t afford housing, but private sector investment — spurred by tax incentives — could help fix that.
Senate passes bill to allow mobile home residents to buy their parks
The bill would give mobile home owners the right of first refusal if the owner of their park decides to sell the land.
Will CT legislators pass zoning reforms before they run out of time?
Two proposals are on the table: transit-oriented development and fair share. Gov. Ned Lamont has expressed support for the CT transit bill.
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.
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.
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.