OLR Report 2011-R-0348 answers six questions about affordable housing in Connecticut.
1. What is the affordable housing land use appeals procedure specified in CGS § 8-30g?
2. What is the threshold at which towns are subject to the procedure?
3. What qualifies as affordable under CGS § 8-30g and what are the requirements for developers?
4. How many affordable housing units were added to the state's housing stock under the procedure since it was enacted in 1989?
5. What is the cost of rental housing in Connecticut?
6. What is the median household income in Connecticut?
For the answers, read the report.
