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SB 848

AN ACT INCLUDING CERTAIN DEED-RESTRICTED DWELLING UNITS IN THE CALCULATION OF THE THRESHOLD FOR EXEMPTION FROM THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING APPEALS PROCEDURE.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jeff Gordon

SB 848 lowers affordable housing requirements for Connecticut developers by counting deed-restricted units toward exemption thresholds, potentially reducing new affordable units needed per project.

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Bill Summary · SB 848

Legislative bill overview

SB 848 modifies Connecticut's affordable housing appeals procedure by changing how deed-restricted dwelling units are counted when calculating whether a development meets the threshold for exemption from affordable housing requirements. The bill effectively lowers the bar for developers to qualify for exemption by including certain deed-restricted units in their calculations, potentially reducing the number of new affordable units required in residential projects.

Why is this important

Connecticut uses affordable housing appeals procedures to allow developers to challenge local zoning restrictions that prevent affordable housing development. The threshold for exemption—how many affordable units a project must contain to bypass certain procedural requirements—significantly impacts both developer flexibility and the state's ability to increase its affordable housing stock. This change could accelerate some housing projects but may reduce affordable unit production if developers use deed-restricted units to meet lowered thresholds.

Potential points of contention

  • Affordability duration: Deed-restricted units may have limited affordability periods (10-30 years), whereas some argue housing needs require longer-term affordability protections that survive deed restrictions expiring
  • Developer incentives: Lowering exemption thresholds could incentivize developers to build housing faster but may reduce the percentage of truly affordable units in mixed-income projects
  • Local housing equity: The change could accelerate projects in some communities while potentially shifting burden-sharing between municipalities for affordable housing contributions

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

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