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CT HB05365

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Housing Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Increases housing unit-equivalent points for rental family units restricted to households at or below 80% of median income from 1.5 to 1.75 points, and for those at or below 60% of median income from 2 to 2.25 points

  • Raises points for rental family units restricted to households at or below 40% of median income from 2.5 to 3 points, and creates a new category awarding 3.25 points for rental units at or below 20% of median income

  • Adds unrestricted accessory apartments developed as of right to the list of unit types eligible for one-quarter point each toward municipal affordable housing moratorium thresholds

  • Establishes that deed-restricted accessory apartments receive half the points of comparably restricted standard units, with an additional quarter-point bonus if developed as of right

  • Amends Section 8-30g(l) of the Connecticut General Statutes, effective October 1, 2026

Legislative Description

An Act Increasing Certain Housing Unit-equivalent Points.

Last Action

Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/23/26 12:00 PM

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Housing2/26/2026

Full Bill Text

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