Housing

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 · 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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passed · Connecticut · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 5314: AN ACT CONCERNING THE "HOMES FOR CT" LOAN PROGRAM.

HB 5314 updates Connecticut's "Homes for CT" loan program to set a clear interest rate cap: loans from participating financial institutions must charge a rate not exceeding The Wall Street Journal's published prime rate (replacing a previous Federal Home Loan Bank reference). It also expands the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority's role, allowing it to provide additional loans or forgivable grants-in-aid to eligible borrowers beyond those from banks, with these new loans being subordinate to bank loans. The changes directly affect Connecticut homebuyers (particularly first-time buyers) who qualify for the program through participating lenders. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, and aims to streamline program administration while maintaining affordability.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingCapping interest rates at WSJ prime and expanding housing authority's loan/grant capabilities directly increases affordable housing access and program funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homeownership Housing Finance Mortgages

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signed · Connecticut · Senate Jun 4, 2026

SB 335: AN ACT CONCERNING UTILITY CHARGES FOR RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNITS.

SB 335 prohibits landlords from charging tenants extra for utilities (like heat or electricity) if the rental unit lacks an individual meter for those services. It directly affects tenants in residential rental properties where utilities are included in rent but not separately metered. The bill amends rental agreement laws to make any clause requiring such payments unenforceable. Landlords must now charge only for utilities when a tenant has a dedicated meter, preventing "pass-through" fees for shared building systems. This takes effect October 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents landlords from charging tenants extra utility fees without individual meters, directly strengthening tenant protections in rental housing affordability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

in committee · Connecticut · House Mar 18, 2026

HJ 31: RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE REAUTHORIZATION OF THE COMMUNITY INVESTMENT FUND BOARD AND PROGRAM.

This House Joint Resolution reauthorizes the Community Investment Fund 2030 Board and its program under Connecticut General Statute §32-285a. It enables the State Bond Commission to issue bonds for eligible projects during fiscal years 2028-2032, as required by law before bond issuance. The resolution does not change program details but formally continues the existing board's authority to review project applications and recommend funding to the Governor.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingReauthorizes Community Investment Fund for eligible projects via bonds (2028-2032), enabling continued funding for housing development programs without changes to existing structure.85% confidence

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in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 175: AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR STUDENT HOUSING AT THE AVERY POINT CAMPUS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT.

SB 175 authorizes the state to issue up to $40 million in bonds specifically for designing and building new student housing at the University of Connecticut's Avery Point Campus. This funding directly supports UConn students by expanding housing capacity at that campus location. The bill enables the State Bond Commission to issue these bonds, with proceeds dedicated solely to constructing new on-campus housing facilities.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes $40M state bonds for public university housing infrastructure, increasing government spending on essential campus infrastructure.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAuthorizes $40M bonds for UConn student housing infrastructure, directly funding higher education access and campus capacity expansion.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAuthorizes $40M in bonds for new student housing construction at UConn, directly funding housing development at a university campus.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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