CT HB06880

Establishes an affordable housing appeals procedure allowing developers to appeal municipal zoning decisions that deny affordable housing applications or approve them with restrictions that substantially impact viability or affordability.

Shifts burden of proof to municipalities to demonstrate that denials are necessary to protect substantial public health, safety, or other legal interests that outweigh affordable housing needs, or that the location is in an industrial zone prohibiting residential use.

Exempts municipalities with at least 10% of dwelling units as affordable housing (including assisted housing, CHFA-financed units, deed-restricted units, and resident-owned mobile home parks) from the appeals procedure.

Creates a moratorium system allowing municipalities that complete affordable housing developments to pause the appeals procedure for 4 years (or 5 years for larger municipalities that previously qualified), with exceptions for certain assisted housing applications.

Requires municipalities to prepare and amend affordable housing plans at least every five years specifying how they intend to increase affordable housing developments, with documentation filed in town clerk offices.