Housing /news/housing Housing en-US Copyright Thu, 20 Feb 2025 22:06:29 GMT CT forms first 'End Homelessness Caucus' to push new initiatives /news/2025-02-20/ct-forms-first-end-homelessness-caucus-to-push-new-initiatives The new bipartisan "End Homelessness Caucus" is in the works to tackle the rising rate of homelessness across ǻ. It's comprised of state lawmakers, housing providers and community advocates. Thu, 20 Feb 2025 22:06:29 GMT /news/2025-02-20/ct-forms-first-end-homelessness-caucus-to-push-new-initiatives Abigail Brone CT residents and landlords debate 'just cause' eviction law expansion /news/2025-02-19/ct-residents-and-landlords-debate-just-cause-eviction-law-expansion Housing advocates and landlords debated over calls to expand ǻ’s “just cause” eviction law. Advocates want to see the law expanded to all tenants who live in a building with five or more units. Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:31:55 GMT /news/2025-02-19/ct-residents-and-landlords-debate-just-cause-eviction-law-expansion Abigail Brone CT bill would reduce renters' security deposits to 1 month’s rent, instead of 2 /news/2025-02-18/ct-bill-would-reduce-renters-security-deposits-to-1-months-rent-instead-of-2 A proposed state law would limit security deposits to one month’s rent, but is facing opposition. Current law allows landlords to require two months of rent as security deposit for renters younger than 62. Tue, 18 Feb 2025 22:07:30 GMT /news/2025-02-18/ct-bill-would-reduce-renters-security-deposits-to-1-months-rent-instead-of-2 Abigail Brone AI tool accused of assisting CT landlords in rent price gouging could be banned under proposed bill /news/2025-02-14/ai-tool-accused-of-assisting-ct-landlords-in-rent-price-gouging-could-be-banned-under-proposed-bill In an effort to combat rent price gouging in ǻ, the general assembly will soon consider a bill that would ban landlords from using AI to set occupancy levels and rental prices. Fri, 14 Feb 2025 20:41:21 GMT /news/2025-02-14/ai-tool-accused-of-assisting-ct-landlords-in-rent-price-gouging-could-be-banned-under-proposed-bill Eddy Martinez CT lawmakers, housing advocates spar for hours over housing needs /news/2025-02-13/ct-lawmakers-housing-advocates-spar-for-hours-over-housing-needs In hours of public testimony, state lawmakers and advocates debated the best ways to increase affordable housing across the state. Thu, 13 Feb 2025 21:56:33 GMT /news/2025-02-13/ct-lawmakers-housing-advocates-spar-for-hours-over-housing-needs Abigail Brone CT's 211 hotline under strain amid housing crisis /news/2025-02-11/cts-211-hotline-under-strain-amid-housing-crisis ǻ’s 211 program is experiencing an increase in demand. Requests for help with everything from emergency meals to utility assistance have risen 300% since 2019. Tue, 11 Feb 2025 22:08:24 GMT /news/2025-02-11/cts-211-hotline-under-strain-amid-housing-crisis Abigail Brone CT home sales and costs are expected to keep climbing /news/2025-02-06/ct-home-sales-and-costs-are-expected-to-keep-climbing ǻ’s housing crisis appears to be worsening. The average cost for a house in the state went up by more than 8% at the end of last year. Thu, 06 Feb 2025 23:43:16 GMT /news/2025-02-06/ct-home-sales-and-costs-are-expected-to-keep-climbing Abigail Brone Plan for affordable housing production would require municipalities to change zoning laws /news/2025-02-04/plan-for-affordable-housing-creation-would-require-municipalities-to-change-zoning-laws In an effort to combat ǻ’s housing crisis, state lawmakers and advocates are considering new ways to ensure communities contribute in a newly proposed bill. Tue, 04 Feb 2025 21:28:46 GMT /news/2025-02-04/plan-for-affordable-housing-creation-would-require-municipalities-to-change-zoning-laws Abigail Brone CT's 'Work Live Ride Bill' incentivizing affordable housing creation near transit faces backlash /news/2025-02-03/cts-work-live-ride-bill-incentivizing-affordable-housing-creation-near-transit-faces-backlash A zoning bill, called "Work Live Ride," aimed at incentivizing communities to create more affordable housing near transportation centers is once again facing opposition from residents and some local leaders. Mon, 03 Feb 2025 22:07:14 GMT /news/2025-02-03/cts-work-live-ride-bill-incentivizing-affordable-housing-creation-near-transit-faces-backlash Abigail Brone CT's constrained housing market named the worst in US, lawmakers considering solutions /news/2025-01-31/cts-constrained-housing-market-named-the-worst-in-the-nation-lawmakers-consider-a-new-affordable-housing-model ǻ has the most constrained housing market in the nation, meaning there’s high demand but limited supply. State lawmakers are considering new ways to have communities share the burden. Fri, 31 Jan 2025 19:28:27 GMT /news/2025-01-31/cts-constrained-housing-market-named-the-worst-in-the-nation-lawmakers-consider-a-new-affordable-housing-model Abigail Brone CT's Operation Fuel flooded with requests for assistance as resources decrease /news/2025-01-27/cts-operation-fuel-flooded-with-requests-for-assistance-as-resources-decrease ǻ’s Operation Fuel received more than 400 requests for help within the first four hours of opening applications Monday, but hope to serve about 4,000 families as requests for assistance continue to rise. Mon, 27 Jan 2025 21:57:56 GMT /news/2025-01-27/cts-operation-fuel-flooded-with-requests-for-assistance-as-resources-decrease Abigail Brone Eviction reform and housing top priority list for CT lawmakers in 2025 legislative session /news/2025-01-23/eviction-reform-and-housing-top-priority-list-for-ct-lawmakers-in-2025-legislative-session Prioritizing new and affordable housing is on the agendas of state lawmakers during this legislative session, including limiting landlords' eviction abilities and funding homeless services. Thu, 23 Jan 2025 20:33:52 GMT /news/2025-01-23/eviction-reform-and-housing-top-priority-list-for-ct-lawmakers-in-2025-legislative-session Abigail Brone