Housing

in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 27, 2026

HB 5202: AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR EMERGENCY HOUSING.

HB 5202 allocates $1.5 million from the state General Fund to Continuum of Care, Inc. for its emergency housing program during the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The bill directly supports the organization's operations in providing immediate shelter and housing services to individuals experiencing homelessness or housing crises. This funding is specifically designated to sustain existing emergency housing services without altering program eligibility or service standards.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $1.5M from state General Fund to fund emergency housing services, directly supporting public service funding under Budget & Taxes95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAllocates $1.5M to emergency housing program for homeless individuals, sustaining existing services without eligibility changes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Homelessness

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in committee · Connecticut · House Mar 30, 2026

HB 5390: AN ACT CONCERNING THE REGIONAL PLANNING INCENTIVE ACCOUNT.

HB 5390 establishes a $7 million annual fund to support regional planning councils in Connecticut. Starting July 1, 2026, each council formed under Section 4-124j will receive funding based on a population formula, plus a fixed $200,000 to hire housing planning staff and another $200,000 to fund either a stormwater/flood mitigation coordinator or a waste/recycling coordinator position. The bill clarifies that councils may allocate the second $200,000 to fund both coordinator roles if needed. This directly affects regional councils by providing dedicated funding for specific planning and infrastructure roles.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $7M annual state fund for regional planning councils, increasing public service funding for housing, stormwater, and waste management programs.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds stormwater/flood mitigation and waste/recycling coordinators, directly supporting pollution control and conservation efforts.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAllocates $200k annually to hire housing planning staff, directly funding housing development planning efforts within regional councils.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Coastal & Flood Protection Recycling Water Quality

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in committee · Connecticut · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 337: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE CONCERNING THE REMOVAL AND STORAGE OF PROPERTY OF EVICTED TENANTS.

SB 337 modifies how landlords handle tenants' belongings after an eviction judgment. It requires landlords to store possessions for at least 15 days, provide clear written notice about reclaiming items (including costs), and make reasonable efforts to notify tenants before selling unclaimed property. If tenants don’t claim belongings within 15 days, landlords must sell them at public auction after posting notices, with proceeds covering storage costs and returning any excess to the tenant. The bill directly affects tenants facing eviction and landlords managing abandoned property, ensuring transparency in handling personal effects.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires 15-day storage, written notice, and return of excess proceeds, strengthening tenant protections during eviction.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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in committee · Connecticut · House Apr 7, 2026

HB 5261: AN ACT PERMITTING MUNICIPALITIES TO PROHIBIT RENT INCREASES IN THE EVENT OF MULTIPLE STATE BUILDING CODE VIOLATIONS.

HB 5261 allows municipalities to ban rent increases for residential rental units that have two or more outstanding violations of local health/safety ordinances or the State Building Code. The bill requires municipalities to pass a local ordinance through their legislative body to implement this restriction, which remains in effect until the building violations are fixed. It directly affects landlords of affected properties and provides tenants with protection from rent hikes during unsafe living conditions. The law takes effect October 1, 2026, and applies to all residential units defined under state law.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents rent hikes during unsafe housing violations, directly protecting tenants from exploitation in unsafe living conditions per bill's intent.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 4, 2026

SB 32: AN ACT CONCERNING THE LEARN HERE, LIVE HERE PROGRAM.

SB 32 increases the annual funding for the Learn Here, Live Here program to a maximum of $5 million and restricts eligibility to individuals earning $75,000 or less annually. The bill amends existing law to adjust both the program's budget cap and income threshold for participants. This change directly affects low-income residents seeking housing or educational support through this initiative. The policy shifts program access to prioritize those with lower household incomes while expanding the available funding.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases state budget allocation for low-income housing/education program to $5M, expanding eligibility for lower-income participants. Direct funding increase for public service.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingIncreases $5M funding for low-income housing program, restricting eligibility to $75k earners, advancing affordable housing access for targeted residents.95% confidence

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signed · Connecticut · House Jun 4, 2026

HB 5259: AN ACT CONCERNING THE EDUCATION OF HOMELESS CHILDREN AND YOUTH.

HB 5259 requires Connecticut school districts to provide educational services to homeless children and youth in alignment with the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. § 11431 et seq.). It prohibits school districts from denying enrollment based on residency and guarantees homeless students a hearing if denied accommodations. The bill also ensures unaccompanied homeless youth (those without a parent or guardian) can access their educational and medical records held by the school. These changes directly affect homeless students, their guardians, and school districts across Connecticut.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires school districts to provide services to homeless students, ensuring enrollment access and record access per federal law, expanding educational access.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill addresses homelessness through educational access for homeless youth, aligning with McKinney-Vento Act provisions that protect housing-insecure populations.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health Homelessness

in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 20, 2026

SB 253: AN ACT REPEALING SECURITY DEPOSIT MAXIMUMS.

SB 253 repeals existing limits on security deposit amounts for residential rentals in the state. It removes the previous rule that capped deposits at two months' rent for tenants under 62 and one month's rent for tenants 62 or older. The bill takes effect October 1, 2026, and no longer restricts how much landlords may charge as a security deposit. This directly affects landlords and tenants in residential rental properties, as landlords can now set deposit amounts without statutory limits. The bill focuses solely on eliminating these maximums, not on other security deposit procedures like return timelines or interest requirements.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingRepeals security deposit caps protecting tenants, allowing unlimited deposits which increases financial burden and weakens tenant protections without advancing affordability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · Connecticut · House Apr 7, 2026

HB 5376: AN ACT CONCERNING AFFORDABLE HOUSING APPLICATIONS.

HB 5376 creates a task force to study whether a faster appeals process is needed for people who disagree with decisions made by historic district commissions. It also adds a new requirement for affordable housing applications using nonstandard, prefabricated, or proprietary construction: applicants must submit a preliminary life safety report certified by a licensed engineer, or the commission may deny the application. The task force, made up of legislative leaders and officials, must report by January 2027 on its findings. This bill directly affects homeowners challenging historic district decisions and developers applying for affordable housing with alternative construction methods. The changes aim to clarify application standards without altering existing building codes.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingAdds life safety report requirement for affordable housing applications, potentially delaying or denying approvals for nonstandard housing development.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Historic Preservation

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in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 27, 2026

HB 5368: AN ACT CONCERNING DEEPLY AFFORDABLE HOUSING.

HB 5368 requires the Department of Housing to study deeply affordable housing availability in Connecticut. The bill defines "deeply affordable housing" as units rented or sold at 30% or less of a household's income (for households earning 40% or less of the state median income). The study must examine county-level availability, development barriers, and potential grant programs to incentivize such housing, with results due to the legislature by January 1, 2027. This bill does not create new housing or funding but mandates a report to inform future policy.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates study on deeply affordable housing (30% income threshold), examines barriers, and explores grant incentives to advance affordable housing access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Historic Preservation Tenant Rights

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passed · Connecticut · House May 2, 2026

HB 5362: AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE MAJORITY LEADER'S ROUNDTABLE.

HB 5362 revises Connecticut's affordable housing laws to implement recommendations from the Majority Leader's Roundtable. It defines key terms like "affordable housing development" (including "set-aside developments" requiring 30% of units to be priced at ≤30% of income for 40 years, with 15% reserved for lower-income households) and clarifies the role of housing commissions. The bill creates a streamlined appeal process for developers whose affordable housing applications are denied or restricted, directing such cases to specialized judges in the relevant judicial district for expedited review. This law directly affects housing developers, municipalities, and housing commissions by setting new affordability standards and changing how disputes over housing applications are resolved.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates 30% affordable units at ≤30% income for 40 years, streamlines development approvals to expand affordable housing access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Property Development Zoning

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