The bill would change what housing is counted as ‘affordable,’ potentially exempting towns from the 8-30g affordable housing law.
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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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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.
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I live in Connecticut and got an eviction notice from my landlord. Now what?
If your landlord files an official eviction case against you, you’ll get a summons to court. Here’s what that process looks like.
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I’m being evicted in CT. Who can I reach out to for help?
CT’s right to counsel program, Legal Aid groups, United Way’s 211 hotline and more can provide legal help and shelter. More details here.
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CT right to counsel program for tenants likely saved state millions, report says
By preventing evictions or helping tenants obtain additional time to find new housing, Connecticut likely saved between $5.8 and $6.3 million in 2022.
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CT housing legislation to get renewed focus in 2023 session
Comments from Democratic leadership and experts signaled that housing and zoning will be major issues of CT’s upcoming legislative session.
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BEST OF 2022: At Griswold Hills in Newington, the state’s affordable housing law has worked the way it was intended
Can CT’s affordable housing shortage be resolved without what one critic has called the “sledgehammer” of 8-30g?
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BEST OF 2022: Fighting back: How some Connecticut tenants are organizing to improve their housing
At least five tenants unions have formed in Connecticut to help renters address issues like maintenance problems, rent raises and evictions.
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BEST OF 2022: Connecticut towns got $1.5 billion from feds. They’ve budgeted roughly 1% for housing
The failure to spend federal stimulus funds on housing is a missed opportunity to make CT a more affordable place to live, advocates say.
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An eviction is forever: Financial, emotional costs can persist for years
Evictions lead deep emotional wounds, including long-term mental health concerns, disrupted routines for kids and the loss of friends.
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For evicted people, homelessness often follows
A CT family has been unhoused for months after they were evicted from their Bridgeport apartment. Their situation isn’t unique.
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Housing advocacy group announces priorities for legislative session
The group wants legislators to take up zoning reform, eviction protection and a new fund to reward towns for building affordable housing.
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Evicted: How one ninth-grader navigated new obstacles
Loryann, 16, knows she has trouble adjusting. She was a bit behind her peers and struggles with anxiety. And then, her family was evicted.
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Evictions are surging, and children often pay the price
The rise in evictions is having a huge impact on children’s health and education, disrupting life and families and leaving children to worry.