Bill > HB05433

This bill proposes to modify Connecticut's affordable housing appeals procedure by changing how accessory apartments are counted when determining whether a municipality meets the ten percent affordable housing threshold. Currently, only deed-restricted accessory apartments are included in this calculation, but the bill would expand this to include all accessory apartments, regardless of whether they have deed restrictions. The ten percent threshold is a key part of Connecticut's affordable housing appeals procedure, which allows developers to challenge local zoning decisions if a municipality has less than ten percent of its housing stock classified as affordable. By broadening the definition of what counts towards this threshold, the bill aims to make it easier for municipalities to demonstrate they have sufficient affordable housing, potentially reducing barriers to housing development and increasing housing accessibility for lower-income residents.

Housing and Urban Affairs

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