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HB 6120

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A GRANT PROGRAM TO CREATE AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS WITH CERTAIN DEED RESTRICTIONS.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Bobby Sanchez

Connecticut creates grant program funding affordable housing developments with long-term affordability deed restrictions to address housing shortage.

REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Housing
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Bill Summary · HB 6120

Legislative bill overview

HB 6120 establishes a state grant program to fund the development of affordable housing projects with deed restrictions that maintain affordability long-term. The bill directs state resources toward creating new affordable housing stock while using legal restrictions to ensure properties remain affordable for future occupants, rather than converting to market-rate housing.

Why is this important

Connecticut faces a significant affordable housing shortage, with rising rents and purchase prices pricing out low- and moderate-income residents. This bill addresses that gap by using public funds to create permanently affordable units, which is more cost-effective than subsidizing individual rents. The deed restriction mechanism prevents gentrification of newly-developed properties and protects public investment.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal impact unclear: The bill references a grant program but contains no specified funding amount, raising questions about whether adequate resources will be allocated or if this becomes an unfunded mandate
  • Deed restriction length and terms: The bill title mentions "certain" restrictions without specifying duration (10 years? 30 years? Permanent?), leaving key affordability protections undefined
  • Developer participation incentives: It's unclear what financial incentives exist for private developers to participate, potentially limiting program uptake if grants don't fully offset reduced revenues from below-market rents

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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