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This bill modifies Connecticut's affordable housing law to create a new category of housing points for disabled or elderly veterans, specifically addressing veterans who either have a disability rating of at least 30% from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or are at least 65 years old. The bill adds a new provision to the existing affordable housing points system, awarding one and a half points for disabled veteran units that are restricted to households with incomes at or below 80% of the median income. This change will help municipalities calculate their progress toward achieving affordable housing goals by providing additional housing unit-equivalent points for housing specifically designed for disabled and elderly veterans. The bill defines a "veteran" according to existing state law and allows these specialized units to be counted toward a municipality's affordable housing moratorium calculation. The modification goes into effect on October 1, 2025, and is part of a broader effort to create more accessible and affordable housing options for veterans with disabilities or who are elderly, potentially making it easier for these veterans to find suitable and affordable housing in Connecticut.

Military Affairs and Security

Veterans' and Military Affairs Committee (J)

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