Housing Connecticut’s Future: Meeting the State’s Affordable and Accessible Housing Needs
February 04, 2021 by The report analyzes Connecticut’s affordable and accessible housing landscape, highlighting the state’s declining population and the pressing need for housing that caters to diverse racial and ethnic communities, as well as households with disabled members. It underscores a significant shortfall in affordable housing, especially for very low-income families, and anticipates that this gap will persist until 2040. The report proposes a strategic framework for the state, advocating for proactive investments, regional planning, and resource allocation based on pressing needs. It sets forth a series of actions aimed at producing, preserving, protecting, and documenting affordable and accessible housing, ensuring alignment with Connecticut’s growth management principles and the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development.