Witness the struggle of those fighting for change in our state’s current housing crisis.
Telling the Story of Housing in ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø.
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A New Haven program designed to help lower income families switch their homes from oil heating to high-efficiency electric heat pumps has been halted. Federal funding that was already approved, was revoked.
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The Neighborhood Homes Investment Act would create a new tax credit to developers, incentivizing them to build and restore homes in communities with high poverty rates and low homeownership.
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Your finished basement might feel cozy, but if it lacks a second exit, it could be a deadly fire trap. West Haven officials explain how to stay safe — and legal.
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Many renters are being forced to pay more than they can comfortably afford for an apartment, and other renters are opting for apartments below what they could afford, leaving less options for lower-income renters.
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Residents gathered at the state capitol to draw public attention to living conditions at the Manor House apartments and seek a meeting with property management.
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The town of Fairfield had to prove at least 2% of its housing stock was affordable to secure the moratorium on affordable housing construction. The state mandate is for 10% affordable housing stock.
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ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø housing advocates and renters who depend on federal aid are grappling with the threat of potentially losing that assistance amid federal job cuts.
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A new program in Hartford will transform vacant lots into new housing. Mayor Arunan Arulampalam says the goal of the program is to boost homeownership opportunities among "Black and Brown" residents.
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ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø lawmakers and energy providers are calling on President Donald Trump to rescind one of the administration’s recent moves. Recently, all federal employees running the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program were terminated. The program serves about 200,000 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø residents.
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ºÚÁϳԹÏ꿉۪s housing leaders are announcing a new, three-pronged approach to make it more affordable to buy and maintain a home.
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ºÚÁϳԹÏ꿉۪s HUD field office is on a list of offices being considered for closure. However, the department has not confirmed whether it will close. Housing advocates and politicians are grappling with the potential for a state without federal housing aid.
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Religious groups across ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø are looking for ways to combat the rising costs of housing and the demand for more affordable options. Some construct housing while others advocate for their community’s housing needs.