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HB 6110

AN ACT PROVIDING INCENTIVES FOR CONVERSION OF COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS TO MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENTS.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Rebecca Martinez and 1 co-sponsor

Connecticut bill incentivizes converting commercial buildings to mixed-use residential-commercial developments to boost housing supply and revitalize underutilized properties.

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Bill Summary · HB 6110

Legislative bill overview

HB 6110 establishes financial and regulatory incentives to encourage property owners to convert existing commercial buildings into mixed-use developments that combine residential units with commercial spaces. The bill aims to address housing shortages and revitalize underutilized commercial real estate by making conversion projects more economically attractive through tax breaks, expedited permitting, or other benefits.

Why is this important

Connecticut faces significant housing affordability and availability challenges, with many vacant or underperforming commercial buildings in downtowns and commercial corridors. Converting these structures into mixed-use developments can simultaneously increase housing supply, revitalize commercial districts, and reduce the need for greenfield development, making more efficient use of existing infrastructure.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost to municipalities and state: Tax incentives reduce revenue for local governments and the state while benefiting private developers; questions arise about fiscal sustainability and whether incentives are necessary or too generous
  • Gentrification and affordability concerns: Mixed-use conversions may attract higher-income residents and increase property values, potentially displacing existing communities and failing to address affordable housing needs unless affordability requirements are mandated
  • Building code and safety compliance: Converting older commercial buildings to residential use requires meeting modern building codes for fire safety, accessibility, and environmental standards, which can be costly and may offset incentive benefits

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

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