Bill > HB06126

This bill proposes to amend section 8-30g of Connecticut's general statutes to establish a civil penalty for municipalities that fail to meet the ten-percent threshold for affordable housing. Specifically, the bill would impose a financial penalty ranging from $25,000 to $50,000 on any municipality that does not have at least 10% of its housing stock classified as affordable housing. The Affordable Housing Appeals Procedure (Section 8-30g) is a state law designed to encourage the development of affordable housing by making it easier for developers to build such housing in municipalities with limited affordable housing options. The funds collected through these penalties would be earmarked to support municipalities in developing housing shelters and other affordable housing initiatives, effectively creating a financial incentive for cities and towns to increase their supply of affordable housing and address housing accessibility challenges.

Housing and Urban Affairs

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