CT HB05371

Repeals and replaces Section 8-64a of the general statutes, effective October 1, 2010, governing the sale, lease, transfer or destruction of housing projects that received state financial assistance.

Requires the Commissioner of Economic and Community Development to grant written approval for disposing of housing projects only after finding that the action serves the state and municipality's interests, adequate low or moderate income rental housing exists locally, residents and municipality representatives participated in planning, and displaced persons receive comparable public or subsidized housing or tenant-based rental subsidies with relocation assistance.

Directs the commissioner to consider replacement strategies including newly constructed housing, rehabilitation of abandoned or vacant properties, or new federal, state or local tenant-based or project-based rental subsidies.

Requires the commissioner to provide written notice to housing project residents of any public hearing at least ninety days in advance.

Exempts specific housing projects from one-for-one replacement requirements, including King Court in East Hartford and eight other named projects in Connecticut municipalities, with Fairfield Court in Stamford exempt only upon HUD approval of a HOPE VI revitalization application.