Abigail Brone
Housing ReporterAbigail is Connecticut Public's housing reporter, covering statewide housing developments and issues, with an emphasis on Fairfield County communities. She received her master's from Columbia University in 2020 and graduated from the University of Connecticut in 2019. Abigail previously covered statewide transportation and the city of Norwalk for Hearst Connecticut Media. She loves all things Disney and cats.
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The bill would grant religious institutions the ability to establish no more than eight dwellings, of no more than 400 square feet, on their property for homeless residents.
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The task force’s goal is to identify property owners,many of whom aren’t located in Connecticut, and have consistent code violations.
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Housing advocates are asking the state legislature to approve an updated version of the “Work Live Ride” bill passed last year, promoting housing development along main transportation corridors.
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Expansion of the state’s “Just Cause” law would prevent landlords from removing compliant tenants without legal grounds, resulting in a “no-fault” 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 Connecticut, the voucher waitlist has opened just twice in the last 17 years for new applicants.
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Defensores de la vivienda instan a los legisladores de CT a ampliar la ley contra desalojo sin culpaLos defensores de la vivienda en Connecticut han instado a los legisladores del estado a que amplíen una ley que protege a los residentes contra los desalojos sin culpa.