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This bill creates a comprehensive framework to encourage transit-oriented development and affordable housing in Connecticut by providing financial incentives and regulatory support for municipalities. The bill establishes a "qualifying transit-oriented community" designation for municipalities with rapid transit or regular bus service stations, offering priority access to discretionary infrastructure funding if they adopt specific zoning regulations. These regulations must allow middle housing developments (2-9 units), mixed-use developments, and require a percentage of affordable housing units in larger developments, with the affordability requirement varying based on the municipality's housing market conditions. The bill also creates an interagency council on housing development to coordinate housing growth strategies, establishes a new account for public water and sewer infrastructure rehabilitation, and allows property owners in transit-oriented districts to construct accessory apartments as of right. Additionally, the bill introduces a "qualifying transit-adjacent community" status for municipalities bordering areas with transit stations, enabling them to access similar infrastructure funding if they establish transit-oriented districts. The overall goal is to promote denser, more affordable housing near public transit, support sustainable urban development, and provide municipalities with incentives to implement progressive zoning policies.

Budget and Finance, Housing and Urban Affairs

Planning and Development Committee (J)

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