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HB 5369

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE ON AFFORDABLE AND MIDDLE HOUSING.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Saud Anwar and 10 co-sponsors

Connecticut establishes task force to standardize how housing affordability is calculated in developer appeals, affecting affordable housing requirements statewide.

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Bill Summary · HB 5369

Legislative bill overview

HB 5369 establishes a task force to examine and develop standardized methods for calculating housing affordability in Connecticut's affordable housing appeals process. The task force would study how affordability is currently determined when developers appeal affordable housing requirements and recommend improvements to the calculation methodology.

Why is this important

Housing affordability calculations directly affect whether affordable units actually remain affordable and how many developers must include in new projects. Standardized, transparent calculations can prevent disputes, ensure consistency across municipalities, and help address Connecticut's significant affordable housing shortage by clarifying expectations for developers and local governments alike.

Potential points of contention

  • Developer vs. community interests: Developers may want calculations that make affordable housing requirements easier to meet, while advocates argue for stricter affordability definitions to preserve units long-term
  • Definition of "affordable": Disagreement over whether affordability should be based on area median income levels, actual resident wages, or other metrics—which significantly impacts which income groups benefit
  • Municipal autonomy: Local governments may resist state-level standardization if it limits their control over housing policy and zoning decisions in their communities

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

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