/news/housing Housing en-US Copyright Tue, 29 Apr 2025 16:35:09 GMT /news/2025-04-29/ct-mayor-says-hamden-revaluation-crisis-will-spread-across-the-state Hamden’s new property assessments are pushing tax bills sharply higher despite a cut to the mill rate. Mayor Lauren Garrett says the damage could spread across ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø. Tue, 29 Apr 2025 16:35:09 GMT /news/2025-04-29/ct-mayor-says-hamden-revaluation-crisis-will-spread-across-the-state John Henry Smith /news/2025-04-24/new-haven-loses-epa-funding-for-sustainable-home-heating-program 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 Federal funding that was already approved, was revoked. Thu, 24 Apr 2025 19:37:42 GMT /news/2025-04-24/new-haven-loses-epa-funding-for-sustainable-home-heating-program Abigail Brone /news/2025-04-24/rep-larson-reintroduces-federal-bill-to-increase-affordable-homeownership 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. Thu, 24 Apr 2025 16:59:52 GMT /news/2025-04-24/rep-larson-reintroduces-federal-bill-to-increase-affordable-homeownership Abigail Brone /news/2025-04-23/what-ct-homeowners-should-know-about-basement-fire-safety 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. Wed, 23 Apr 2025 18:46:13 GMT /news/2025-04-23/what-ct-homeowners-should-know-about-basement-fire-safety John Henry Smith /news/2025-04-21/efforts-to-increase-affordable-housing-in-fairfield-county-underway-amid-market-squeeze 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. Mon, 21 Apr 2025 21:39:44 GMT /news/2025-04-21/efforts-to-increase-affordable-housing-in-fairfield-county-underway-amid-market-squeeze Abigail Brone /news/2025-04-18/landlord-to-meet-with-bloomfield-tenants-union-after-capitol-protest 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. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 13:47:59 GMT /news/2025-04-18/landlord-to-meet-with-bloomfield-tenants-union-after-capitol-protest Abigail Brone /news/2025-04-16/fairfield-affordable-housing-freeze-welcomed-by-town-leaders-who-call-state-mandate-unfair 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. Wed, 16 Apr 2025 19:53:24 GMT /news/2025-04-16/fairfield-affordable-housing-freeze-welcomed-by-town-leaders-who-call-state-mandate-unfair Abigail Brone /news/2025-04-14/what-the-potential-loss-of-federal-housing-support-would-mean-for-ct ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø housing advocates and renters who depend on federal aid are grappling with the threat of potentially losing that assistance amid federal job cuts. Mon, 14 Apr 2025 19:41:02 GMT /news/2025-04-14/what-the-potential-loss-of-federal-housing-support-would-mean-for-ct Abigail Brone /news/2025-04-08/hartford-launches-new-program-to-increase-homeownership-among-black-and-brown-residents 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. Tue, 08 Apr 2025 16:00:54 GMT /news/2025-04-08/hartford-launches-new-program-to-increase-homeownership-among-black-and-brown-residents Abigail Brone /news/2025-04-03/how-cuts-to-federal-home-heating-assistance-may-impact-ct-residents 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. Thu, 03 Apr 2025 17:45:03 GMT /news/2025-04-03/how-cuts-to-federal-home-heating-assistance-may-impact-ct-residents Abigail Brone /news/2025-04-01/new-plan-to-boost-ct-home-affordability-incentivizes-construction-repairs-and-ownership ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s housing leaders are announcing a new, three-pronged approach to make it more affordable to buy and maintain a home. Tue, 01 Apr 2025 21:17:44 GMT /news/2025-04-01/new-plan-to-boost-ct-home-affordability-incentivizes-construction-repairs-and-ownership Abigail Brone /news/2025-03-31/cts-hud-field-office-on-the-chopping-block-amid-federal-cuts ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s 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. Mon, 31 Mar 2025 18:51:11 GMT /news/2025-03-31/cts-hud-field-office-on-the-chopping-block-amid-federal-cuts Abigail Brone