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This bill proposes several modifications to Connecticut's affordable housing regulations under section 8-30g of the state's general statutes. Specifically, the bill aims to increase housing unit-equivalent points for elderly housing units to one point, which could make it easier for developers to qualify for affordable housing projects. The bill also expands the affordable housing appeals process by including properties located within one-half mile of any transit station in the calculation of the threshold for such appeals. Additionally, the legislation would award housing unit-equivalent points to municipalities that submit affordable housing plans under section 8-30j of the general statutes. These changes are designed to incentivize the development of affordable housing near public transit and encourage municipal participation in affordable housing planning, potentially helping to address housing accessibility and affordability challenges in the state.

Housing and Urban Affairs

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