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HB 6118

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PROGRAM OFFERING LOW-INTEREST LOANS TO HOMEOWNERS TO REPLACE SEPTIC SYSTEMS AND INSTALL FLOOD MITIGATION SYSTEMS.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Marty Foncello

Connecticut would establish low-interest loan program helping homeowners finance septic system replacements and flood mitigation improvements.

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Bill Summary · HB 6118

Legislative bill overview

HB 6118 would create a state-funded loan program providing low-interest financing to homeowners for replacing aging septic systems and installing flood mitigation infrastructure. The bill addresses two environmental and public health issues: failing septic systems that contaminate groundwater and residential flood vulnerability in a state increasingly affected by extreme weather events.

Why is this important

Connecticut has thousands of homes relying on septic systems, many decades old and prone to failure, which poses risks to drinking water and coastal ecosystems. With climate change increasing flooding frequency and severity, homeowners face substantial costs for both environmental compliance and property protection—expenses many cannot afford upfront, making affordable financing mechanisms critical for public health and environmental protection.

Potential points of contention

  • Program cost and funding source: The bill does not specify how the state will finance these low-interest loans, raising questions about whether it requires new appropriations, bonds, or redirected budget authority, and whether Connecticut can afford the program's scope
  • Loan terms and repayment burden: Details on interest rates, repayment periods, and eligibility thresholds are absent, leaving uncertainty about whether "low-interest" translates to genuine affordability or if homeowners could still face financial hardship
  • Equity and targeting: The bill lacks clarity on whether funds prioritize low-income homeowners, disadvantaged communities, or high-risk flood zones, or if all homeowners qualify equally, potentially benefiting wealthier property owners

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

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