CT HB06890

Establishes three categories of "qualifying transit-oriented communities": rapid transit communities (with rail or rapid bus stations), bus transit communities (with regular bus service operating at least 5 days per week), and transit-adjacent communities (bordering municipalities with transit stations).

Requires transit-oriented districts to meet minimum housing density standards: 30 homes per acre in large rapid transit communities, 20 homes per acre in smaller ones, 20 homes per acre in large bus transit communities, and 10 homes per acre in transit-adjacent communities.

Mandates affordable housing requirements through 40-year deed restrictions, with percentages ranging from 5-20% of units depending on municipal market typology, for developments containing 10 or more dwelling units.

Prioritizes state discretionary infrastructure funding to qualifying transit-oriented communities and allows non-qualifying municipalities receiving funding to comply within 18 months by adopting appropriate zoning regulations.

Creates an Office of Responsible Growth within the Office of Policy and Management, overseen by a State Responsible Growth Coordinator, to administer transit-oriented development programs and develop district guidelines.