/tags/housing Housing en-US Copyright Thu, 11 Apr 2024 19:49:59 GMT /news/2024-04-11/new-ct-program-prioritizes-new-affordable-housing-fairfield-county Five Fairfield County communities will be selected for the program. The goal is to develop specific affordable housing projects or initiatives to help tackle the need, the center’s Chief Initiative Officer Melissa Kaplan-Macey said. Thu, 11 Apr 2024 19:49:59 GMT /news/2024-04-11/new-ct-program-prioritizes-new-affordable-housing-fairfield-county Abigail Brone /news/2024-04-10/new-haven-sets-goal-of-becoming-most-affordable-city-in-ct New Haven was one of 26 communities across the country chosen for a program aimed at equipping municipalities with the resources to eliminate poverty and create racial equity. Wed, 10 Apr 2024 18:07:12 GMT /news/2024-04-10/new-haven-sets-goal-of-becoming-most-affordable-city-in-ct Abigail Brone /news/2024-04-04/ct-lawmakers-consider-bill-to-eliminate-high-poverty-neighborhoods It would target "high poverty, low opportunity" areas, where 30% or more of the residents have incomes below the federal poverty line. Thu, 04 Apr 2024 18:41:06 GMT /news/2024-04-04/ct-lawmakers-consider-bill-to-eliminate-high-poverty-neighborhoods Abigail Brone /news/2024-04-02/rent-relief-assistance-now-available-for-elderly-and-disabled-ct-residents The income based program provides elderly and disabled residents who qualify, with money they can use towards rent or utilities. Renters’ rebates can be up to $900 for married couples and $700 for individuals. Tue, 02 Apr 2024 19:56:45 GMT /news/2024-04-02/rent-relief-assistance-now-available-for-elderly-and-disabled-ct-residents Abigail Brone /news/2024-03-29/new-haven-dedicates-new-affordable-apartments-to-late-advocate-for-homeless-residents-and-aids-victims The affordable apartments in the Elm City’s West River neighborhood will be dedicated to the late Reverend Curtis Cofield II, a community activist and champion for homeless residents and people with AIDS. Fri, 29 Mar 2024 16:51:51 GMT /news/2024-03-29/new-haven-dedicates-new-affordable-apartments-to-late-advocate-for-homeless-residents-and-aids-victims Abigail Brone /news/2024-03-27/ct-bill-limiting-short-term-rentals-vacation-stays-moves-to-vote State lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow towns and cities to establish ordinances limiting the use of short term rental properties, like Airbnbs. Wed, 27 Mar 2024 20:43:35 GMT /news/2024-03-27/ct-bill-limiting-short-term-rentals-vacation-stays-moves-to-vote Abigail Brone /news/2024-03-25/ct-bill-allowing-homeless-housing-on-property-of-religious-institutions-advances ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s Planning and Development Committee approved the proposed bill Friday which now advances to the General Assembly for a vote. Mon, 25 Mar 2024 20:54:51 GMT /news/2024-03-25/ct-bill-allowing-homeless-housing-on-property-of-religious-institutions-advances Abigail Brone /news/2024-03-21/thousands-of-ct-families-cant-afford-basic-needs-despite-earning-wages-above-poverty-level ALICE households earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but not enough to thrive in their county. The new CT ALICE report shows 38% of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø households earning above poverty wage levels still cannot afford basic needs such has transportation, housing and child care in their community. Thu, 21 Mar 2024 17:22:18 GMT /news/2024-03-21/thousands-of-ct-families-cant-afford-basic-needs-despite-earning-wages-above-poverty-level Abigail Brone /news/2024-03-18/bill-aimed-at-creating-affordable-housing-near-transit-hubs-gains-steam The ‘Work, Live, Ride,’ bill would create financial incentives for cities and towns that create new affordable housing along main bus and rail stops. Mon, 18 Mar 2024 19:23:36 GMT /news/2024-03-18/bill-aimed-at-creating-affordable-housing-near-transit-hubs-gains-steam Abigail Brone /news/2024-03-18/south-norwalk-public-housing-clears-out-in-preparation-for-demolition Relocated residents of the 54-unit building were provided vouchers to move, with most choosing a privately-owned rental. Mon, 18 Mar 2024 11:54:03 GMT /news/2024-03-18/south-norwalk-public-housing-clears-out-in-preparation-for-demolition Abigail Brone