Housing

passed · Connecticut · Senate Apr 16, 2026

SB 274: AN ACT CONCERNING NONRESIDENT LANDLORD REGISTRATION AND INCREASING PENALTIES FOR REPEAT BUILDING AND FIRE CODE VIOLATIONS.

SB 274 requires nonresident rental property owners (those who don’t live at their properties) to register their current address and identifying information with municipalities. Cities with populations over 25,000 must collect this data from owners or their agents, and owners must update it within 21 days of any address change. The bill also increases fines for repeat violations of building and fire safety codes by property owners, and uses registered addresses to legally serve compliance notices.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingIncreases penalties for building/fire code violations, strengthening tenant safety protections through enforcement.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords

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signed · Connecticut · House May 20, 2026

HB 5141: AN ACT REQUIRING FEAR OF RETALIATION TRAINING FOR PERSONS PROVIDING ASSISTED LIVING SERVICES IN MANAGED RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITIES.

HB 5141 requires assisted living services agencies in managed residential communities to provide annual training to all their employees about residents' fear of retaliation. The training must cover residents' rights to file complaints, examples of potential retaliation, and ways to prevent it. This law, effective October 1, 2026, applies specifically to licensed agencies providing assisted living services and does not require training to be conducted by social workers.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates training on resident complaint rights and retaliation prevention in assisted living housing, directly strengthening tenant protections within housing communities.90% confidence

in committee · Connecticut · House Mar 24, 2026

HB 5284: AN ACT CONCERNING PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR CERTAIN FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS.

HB 5284 authorizes Connecticut municipalities to reduce property taxes by up to $500 annually for up to five years for qualified first-time homebuyers. It directly affects buyers who obtain loans from the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) for a single-family home serving as their primary residence. The bill requires municipal approval (via legislative body or board of selectmen) to implement the tax abatement, which applies only to properties encumbered by a CHFA mortgage. This policy creates a concrete tax relief mechanism for eligible homebuyers without mandating participation from all municipalities.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides direct property tax relief ($500/year) for first-time homebuyers via municipal abatement, aligning with tax relief for middle-income residents.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill provides $500 annual property tax abatement for first-time homebuyers using CHFA loans, directly reducing housing costs and increasing affordability for primary residences.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Affordable Housing Homeownership Property Taxes

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signed · Connecticut · Senate May 26, 2026

SB 369: AN ACT ESTABLISHING VARIOUS REQUIREMENTS REGARDING ELEVATORS.

SB 369 requires owners of residential buildings with elevators used by people with disabilities to maintain elevator safety and accessibility. It mandates 24-hour written maintenance notices, adherence to manufacturer standards, installation of approved emergency key safes (Knox boxes), and prompt repairs if elevators are inoperable for more than 48 hours or exceed two outages in 30 days. Owners must post bilingual emergency signage inside/outside elevators and provide annual written tenant notifications about their rights. Violations incur daily fines up to $250, enforced by the Department of Administrative Services, which can order repairs, issue citations, or relocate tenants if safety is compromised. This directly affects residential building owners with qualifying elevators, excluding municipal/state properties and renovation sites.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates elevator safety/accessibility for tenants with disabilities in residential buildings, directly strengthening tenant protections through safety requirements and accessibility standards.90% confidence

in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 13, 2026

HB 5205: AN ACT DEDICATING A PORTION OF THE ROOM OCCUPANCY TAX ON SHORT-TERM RENTAL PROPERTIES TO MUNICIPALITIES.

HB 5205 would redirect a portion of the room occupancy tax collected by the state from short-term rental properties (like vacation rentals and Airbnb) to the municipalities where those properties are located. This change would provide local governments with new revenue they could use for community services, infrastructure, or housing programs. The bill amends existing tax law to require the state to allocate this portion of tax revenue directly to municipalities instead of retaining it at the state level. Currently, the state collects the tax, but under this bill, a share would flow directly to the local communities hosting these rentals.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRedirects state room occupancy tax revenue from short-term rentals to municipalities, directly increasing local government funding for services and infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingRedirects short-term rental tax revenue to municipalities for housing programs, explicitly funding housing initiatives per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Revenue Sales Tax Property Taxes

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in committee · Connecticut · House Apr 14, 2026

HB 5092: AN ACT PROTECTING RENTERS FROM RENT INCREASES UPON THE TRANSFER OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY.

HB 5092 prevents landlords from imposing sudden rent hikes when a rental property is sold to a new owner. It directly affects renters in properties transferred within the previous 12 months and landlords who purchase such properties. The bill caps rent increases for these properties at either 5% or the annual consumer price index (CPI) rise - whichever is higher - unless the new owner completed major renovations costing over $50,000 per unit. If renovations were done, the new owner must justify a higher increase through a fair rent commission review; otherwise, the standard cap applies. The law takes effect October 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill directly protects tenants from sudden rent hikes upon property transfer, capping increases at 5% or CPI (whichever higher) for 12 months. Strengthens tenant protections and promotes affordable housing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · Connecticut · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 217: AN ACT REQUIRING MORTGAGEES TO ACCEPT MORTGAGE PAYMENTS TENDERED ON A MONTHLY, SEMIMONTHLY OR BIWEEKLY BASIS.

SB 217 requires mortgage lenders (mortgagees) to accept monthly, semimonthly (twice monthly), or biweekly (every two weeks) payments for new mortgage loans originated on or after October 1, 2026. This applies directly to lenders and borrowers, changing how payment schedules can be structured for new loans. The bill mandates that lenders must accept these payment frequencies as standard options, without imposing additional fees or restrictions. It does not affect existing mortgages or require lenders to alter payment terms for current borrowers.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAllows flexible mortgage payment options, potentially easing financial burden for borrowers and supporting housing affordability without restricting access.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Mortgages

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in committee · Connecticut · House Mar 26, 2026

HB 5364: AN ACT CONCERNING TIERED DEED RESTRICTIONS.

HB 5364 creates a tiered system for deed restrictions requiring affordable housing units to remain affordable for specific periods. It defines three tiers: 40-year, 30-year, and 20-year set-asides, mandating that units in these developments be sold or rented at income levels not exceeding 30% (for 15% of units), 60%, or 80% of area median income. The bill directly affects municipalities, developers, and housing commissions by modifying how affordable housing applications are processed and extending moratorium periods for certain projects. Key provisions include standardizing income thresholds based on HUD data and clarifying eligibility for moratorium extensions after project completion.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates long-term affordability tiers (20-40 years) for housing units at 30-80% AMI, directly advancing affordable housing access and tenant protections through deed restrictions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Historic Preservation Zoning

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in committee · Connecticut · House Mar 31, 2026

HB 5396: AN ACT CONCERNING AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ON CERTAIN LAND OWNED BY A RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION.

HB 5396 allows religious organizations to develop affordable housing on their owned land with streamlined approval. It requires that at least 30% of units be rent- or mortgage-qualified for 40 years at or below 30% of 60% of state or area median income. The bill mandates "summary review" for such projects, bypassing standard zoning restrictions on density and height, while requiring a decision within 90 days. Exemptions include properties owned less than three years, flood zones, oil/gas sites, or historic areas needing demolition approval.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates 30% affordable units at low-income levels, streamlines development on religious land, and bypasses zoning barriers to increase affordable housing supply.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Property Development Zoning

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in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 128: AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCIES.

SB 128 appropriates $30 million from the General Fund to the Department of Social Services for fiscal year 2027, specifically for grants to community action agencies. This funding directly supports local community action agencies that provide essential services like housing assistance, job training, and food programs to low-income residents. The bill’s key mechanism is a dedicated state funding allocation to ensure these agencies can continue serving vulnerable populations, as stated in its purpose to "protect the people the agencies serve." The legislation does not alter eligibility rules or create new programs, but provides critical financial support for existing agency operations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $30M from General Fund for community action agencies' essential services, directly increasing state funding for public assistance programs.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill allocates $30M to community action agencies for housing assistance programs serving low-income residents, directly funding affordable housing support services.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds job training through community action agencies, directly supporting workforce development for low-income residents as part of essential employment services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Workforce Development

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