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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The proposed Homes for CT program, which incentivizes builders to create more affordable housing, could be an answer to the state's housing crisis. The program would provide low-cost financing and ensure the homes are sold affordably. -
In an effort to address Connecticut’s housing crisis, Gov. Ned Lamont is proposing three new bills and calling for billions of dollars in his proposed budget to assist with the state’s housing needs. -
The new bipartisan "End Homelessness Caucus" is in the works to tackle the rising rate of homelessness across Connecticut. It's comprised of state lawmakers, housing providers and community advocates. -
Housing advocates and landlords debated over calls to expand Connecticut’s “just cause” eviction law. Advocates want to see the law expanded to all tenants who live in a building with five or more units. -
A proposed state law would limit security deposits to one month’s rent, but is facing opposition. Current law allows landlords to require two months of rent as security deposit for renters younger than 62. -
In hours of public testimony, state lawmakers and advocates debated the best ways to increase affordable housing across the state. -
Connecticut’s 211 program is experiencing an increase in demand. Requests for help with everything from emergency meals to utility assistance have risen 300% since 2019. -
Connecticut tiene el mercado de vivienda más limitado de la nación, lo que significa que hay una gran demanda para vivienda asequible, pero una oferta limitada, según datos de la firma de investigación en políticas públicas ECOnorthwest. -
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. -
La creación de viviendas nuevas y asequibles es una de las prioridades de los legisladores estatales durante esta sesión legislativa.
