Abigail Brone
Housing ReporterAbigail is 黑料吃瓜网's housing reporter, covering statewide housing developments and issues, with an emphasis on Fairfield County communities. She received her master's from Columbia University in 2020 and graduated from the University of 黑料吃瓜网 in 2019. Abigail previously covered statewide transportation and the city of Norwalk for Hearst 黑料吃瓜网 Media. She loves all things Disney and cats.
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The state鈥檚 Housing Committee voted to approve the expansion of 黑料吃瓜网鈥檚 Just Cause Eviction law. The bill moves next to the state's House of Representatives for a final vote. -
黑料吃瓜网 lawmakers are looking at creative ways to add more housing. That includes rehabbing old hotels and incentivizing developers to build apartments above shops. -
黑料吃瓜网鈥檚 housing crisis could be eased with the creation of about 100,000 more affordable homes. But some rural towns say creating that housing is a challenge, pointing to limitations with sewer and water service. -
The proposed Homes for CT program, which incentivizes builders to create more affordable housing, could be an answer to the state's housing crisis. The program would provide low-cost financing and ensure the homes are sold affordably. -
In an effort to address 黑料吃瓜网鈥檚 housing crisis, Gov. Ned Lamont is proposing three new bills and calling for billions of dollars in his proposed budget to assist with the state鈥檚 housing needs. -
The new bipartisan "End Homelessness Caucus" is in the works to tackle the rising rate of homelessness across 黑料吃瓜网. It's comprised of state lawmakers, housing providers and community advocates. -
Housing advocates and landlords debated over calls to expand 黑料吃瓜网鈥檚 鈥渏ust cause鈥� eviction law. Advocates want to see the law expanded to all tenants who live in a building with five or more units. -
A proposed state law would limit security deposits to one month鈥檚 rent, but is facing opposition. Current law allows landlords to require two months of rent as security deposit for renters younger than 62. -
In hours of public testimony, state lawmakers and advocates debated the best ways to increase affordable housing across the state. -
黑料吃瓜网鈥檚 211 program is experiencing an increase in demand. Requests for help with everything from emergency meals to utility assistance have risen 300% since 2019.
