CT HB05335

Allows municipalities to adopt zoning regulations permitting as-of-right development of middle housing (duplexes, triplexes, quadplexes, cottage clusters, and townhouses) on any lot zoned for residential, commercial, or mixed-use, provided the lot has public sewage and water service.

Adds new definitions for "cottage cluster" (at least four detached housing units per acre around common open area) and "live work unit" (building space used for both commercial and residential purposes).

Awards municipalities one-quarter housing unit equivalent point under Section 8-30g for each dwelling unit in middle housing developed as-of-right, incentivizing adoption of these zoning changes.

Defines "affordable accessory apartment" as units with recorded deed restrictions requiring sale or rental at prices where households earning 80% or less of median income pay no more than 30% of income for at least 10 years.

Effective date: October 1, 2024.