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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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As CT rent costs rise, tenants plan next steps for push to cap increases
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.
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CT didn’t pass zoning reform in 2023. What about next year?
After a session without statewide zoning reform, lawmakers are considering what they can accomplish next year.
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Does CT’s lack of affordable housing contribute to its eviction rate?
A new report tied evictions in CT to a lack of housing, noting landlords can charge more during a housing shortage. But it offered solutions.
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How have my rights as a renter in CT changed?
A bill passed by the CT legislature in 2023 offers more protections to tenants. Here’s what to know about the new renters' rights.
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New Haven needs 8,400 new homes as young people move in, report says
More young people moving into New Haven are looking for affordable housing options. A new report says zoning reforms could help provide that.
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CT affordable housing group meets for first time after legislative session
The group was established during the last legislative session to look into solutions to Connecticut's affordable housing crisis.
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CT tenants union formalizes, aims for more political influence
The tenants group has elected officers and adopted a constitution, opening them up to hold more organized power at the state legislature.
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Report: Homelessness in CT increased for second year in a row
Experts attribute the rise to sustained fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic. Evictions are increasing as well, and rents are rising.
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Hartford flooding fund opens to applicants on Sept. 1
Residents of Hartford’s North End plagued by long-term flooding issues can start applying on Sept. 1 for financial relief.
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Plan to support housing in small CT cities gets legislative OK
The federally funded program helps preserve housing in small cities in Connecticut. The state has about $13.9 million in this plan.
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New leader takes helm at CT homelessness organization
Sarah Fox, the new head of the Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness, takes over at a time when homelessness is increasing.
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