Abigail Brone
Housing ReporterAbigail is Connecticut Public's housing reporter, covering statewide housing developments and issues, with an emphasis on Fairfield County communities. She received her master's from Columbia University in 2020 and graduated from the University of Connecticut in 2019. Abigail previously covered statewide transportation and the city of Norwalk for Hearst Connecticut Media. She loves all things Disney and cats.
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Connecticut’s housing leaders are announcing a new, three-pronged approach to make it more affordable to buy and maintain a home. -
Connecticut’s HUD field office is on a list of offices being considered for closure. However, the department has not confirmed whether it will close. Housing advocates and politicians are grappling with the potential for a state without federal housing aid. -
Religious groups across Connecticut are looking for ways to combat the rising costs of housing and the demand for more affordable options. Some construct housing while others advocate for their community’s housing needs. -
Hartford's mayor wants to boost funding for a forgivable loan program as part of his proposed budget. Eligible city employees may receive up to $40,000 in the form of a forgivable loan to support down payment costs. -
West Haven’s Allingtown Fire Department is launching a new program to address illegal apartments, often found in basements and attics. The program trained three firefighters to inspect buildings suspected of having illegal apartments. -
The Connecticut State Department of Education has announced a new partnership with the nonprofit RE!NSTITUTE. They will work to find new ways to connect homeless families with social services. -
The Connecticut Municipal Redevelopment Authority has a new name and a new plan for creating new housing near transit. It will launch a study into the potential for housing and development near the state’s major transit hubs and main streets. -
Only a third of extremely low-income renters can find affordable homes. Extremely low income is a federal Department of Housing and Urban Development designation for families earning below 30% of the area’s median income. -
Residents of Victory Gardens in Newington, a majority-veteran housing complex, say they have been denied access to the community room and the basements attached to each apartment, and the landlord has refused to reach an agreement. -
Housing advocates say converting motels to long-term housing is an opportunity to take advantage of underutilized spaces. Those against the proposal say the as-of-right nature takes away the local zoning board’s power.
