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Housing stakeholders debate 8-30g counting rules, accept report for further comment
Summary
Participants in a virtual housing working meeting debated proposed changes to how Connecticut counts affordable units under 8-30g — including SROs, naturally occurring affordable units, and new income tiers — and agreed to accept a draft report for public comment and revision.
Participants in a virtual housing working-group meeting debated proposed changes to state policy under the 8-30g statute and accepted a draft report for submission and public comment, members said.
The session focused on three policy areas: data collection and verification, what housing types should count toward the 10% eligibility threshold, and whether to recognize single-room-occupancy (SRO) units and additional income tiers for municipal credit. The meeting facilitator circulated an updated report in advance and invited comments and edits before public hearings or committee debate.
Why it matters: 8-30g eligibility determines when municipalities can use the state's affordable housing law and affects municipal zoning and developers' incentives. Changes to what counts as affordable housing or to the threshold itself would shift…
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