Connecticut’s housing crisis appears to be worsening. The average cost for a house in the state went up by more than 8% at the end of last year.

In an effort to combat Connecticut’s housing crisis, state lawmakers and advocates are considering new ways to ensure communities contribute in a newly proposed bill.

A zoning bill, called "Work Live Ride," aimed at incentivizing communities to create more affordable housing near transportation centers is once again facing opposition from residents and some local leaders.

Connecticut has the most constrained housing market in the nation, meaning there’s high demand but limited supply. State lawmakers are considering new ways to have communities share the burden.

Connecticut’s Operation Fuel received more than 400 requests for help within the first four hours of opening applications Monday, but hope to serve about 4,000 families as requests for assistance continue to rise.

Prioritizing new and affordable housing is on the agendas of state lawmakers during this legislative session, including limiting landlords' eviction abilities and funding homeless services.

Only about 4% of homeowners nationwide have flood insurance, but the lack of coverage is most costly for Connecticut residents. Connecticut homeowners can often expect to pay an average of more than $283,000 in repairs over the course of a 30-year mortgage on homes with prior flood damage

An affordable housing complex in Stamford which hasn’t been updated in more than 30 years is undergoing massive renovations. More than 150 residents will benefit from the upgrades.

Connecticut lawmakers and homeless advocates are asking the state legislature to guarantee annual funding of nearly $25 million for homeless services.

The initial lawsuit began last year, against the company RealPage, but was expanded to include the nation’s six largest corporate landlords, who are accused in the pricing scheme through the RealPage algorithm.

For the past few years, Connecticut warming centers were funded by COVID-19 relief dollars, which are set to expire. Shelter organizers are worried about how they will keep their doors open.

The Build for CT program, administered by the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, recently received an additional $50 million from the state’s bond commission. Since it's 2023 formation, the program's created nearly 2,000 affordable homes.