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Housing advocates are asking the state legislature to approve an updated version of the 鈥淲ork Live Ride鈥 bill passed last year, promoting housing development along main transportation corridors.
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Expansion of the state鈥檚 鈥淛ust Cause鈥 law would prevent landlords from removing compliant tenants without legal grounds, resulting in a 鈥渘o-fault鈥 eviction. It is used by landlords to remove unruly tenants.
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Lawmakers in the State House of Representatives and Senate voted in favor of appropriating the COVID funds to the federally-backed Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).
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The bill would also incentivize affordable housing construction, which is often hindered by a lack of sewer infrastructure able to handle new apartments.
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The recommended biennial budget makes housing of all types a priority, adding apartments and making it easier for families to purchase homes, Lamont said.
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Last year, providers requested $50 million from the state legislature. They were granted $5 million.
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In 海角换妻, the voucher waitlist has opened just twice in the last 17 years for new applicants.
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Housing advocates and legislators say one way to increase affordable housing and bring down rent costs in Fairfield County is to unify zoning regulations this legislative session.
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A new study by child advocacy nonprofit 海角换妻 Voices for Children highlighted ways in which it believes the baby bonds program can be improved.
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Child advocacy group Voices for Children says a permanent child tax credit would help ease financial burdens for low- and moderate-income families.