CT HB07035

Municipalities cannot implement temporary or permanent bans on multifamily housing development or place fixed numerical/percentage caps on multifamily housing over four units, middle housing, or mixed-use development

Zoning regulations cannot establish minimum floor areas for dwelling units greater than what applicable building, housing, or other codes require

Parking requirements are limited to one space maximum for studio/one-bedroom units and two spaces maximum for units with two or more bedrooms, unless the municipality opts out under section 8-2p

Land use applications cannot be denied based on a district's "character" unless physical standards are explicitly defined in regulations, nor based on applicants' immutable characteristics, income source, or income level

Effective date: July 1, 2025; received Joint Favorable reports from Housing (HSG) and Planning and Development (PD) committees