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HB 5114

AN ACT REPEALING THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING APPEAL PROCEDURE.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Tina Courpas and 1 co-sponsor

Connecticut bill repeals affordable housing appeal protections, eliminating developer recourse against local zoning restrictions that block affordable housing projects.

REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Housing
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Bill Summary · HB 5114

Legislative bill overview

HB 5114 would repeal Connecticut's affordable housing appeal procedure, eliminating a mechanism that allows developers or housing advocates to challenge local zoning decisions that obstruct affordable housing projects. The bill removes statutory protections designed to streamline affordable housing development by overriding restrictive local land-use regulations in specific circumstances.

Why is this important

Connecticut has faced chronic housing shortages and affordability crises, with affordable housing appeal procedures serving as a tool to counterbalance exclusionary zoning practices by municipalities. Repealing this procedure could significantly reduce affordable housing production by giving local governments unchecked power to block projects through zoning restrictions, potentially worsening housing accessibility and cost burdens for lower-income residents.

Potential points of contention

  • Local control vs. state housing goals: Municipalities favor zoning autonomy, while housing advocates argue state-level protections are necessary to overcome NIMBYism (Not In My Back Yard opposition)
  • Housing production impact: Repeal could substantially reduce affordable units built, conflicting with Connecticut's stated housing shortage objectives and economic development interests
  • Developer fairness: Removing appeal rights may disproportionately burden housing developers seeking to build mixed-income projects while benefiting restrictive communities

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

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