Families who rely on state or federal housing vouchers are often forced to live in racially segregated areas. That’s according to a new report of state and federal rental assistance programs.

The Felician Sisters, a religious order of nuns in Enfield, are converting and expanding a former young nun training building to create more than 40 affordable apartments for seniors.

This summer marks three years since a state law took effect requiring all communities with more than 25 thousand residents to create a Fair Rent Commission, which helps mediate when tenants say a proposed rent increase is too high. Fairfield's Commission fields dozens of inquiries annually.

Connecticut LGBTQ advocates say members of that community are evicted at a higher rate and more likely to face housing insecurity than others and are calling on landlords to help.

More than $11 million in federal tax credits was awarded to six towns and cities statewide to support affordable housing. Nearly 500 apartments will be renovated or constructed with the money.

Connecticut’s congressional delegation voted for federal legislation that aims to boost the supply of housing, the latest version of a bipartisan bill that has cut through the tense gridlock at a time when affordability is top of mind for Americans.

The new MLK Apartments, located in the city’s Sheldon Charter Oak neighborhood, are reserved for families earning no more than 80 thousand annually, depending on the family’s size.

Housing advocates and developers are now sharing what they believe should’ve been done to advance housing construction and protections.

New funding is heading to the state’s homeless service and rental assistance programs after cuts in federal dollars. The $5 million will go to homeless service providers for flexible funding use.

Norwalk city officials are trying to make it easier to construct new housing, rolling out new rules for residents who want to build Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), or in-law apartments.

Two key housing bills aimed at increasing accessibility for renters have failed in the state legislature. The "Golden Girls" bill would’ve allowed homeowners to rent out bedrooms in the house where they live. Just Cause would've expanded eviction protections for renters.

Participants would still need to have the credit to qualify for a mortgage and funds for a downpayment. But, the city would help recipients get to a place where they can afford a house, with financial literacy courses and ways to improve credit.