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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Many renters are being forced to pay more than they can comfortably afford for an apartment, and other renters are opting for apartments below what they could afford, leaving less options for lower-income renters. -
Residents gathered at the state capitol to draw public attention to living conditions at the Manor House apartments and seek a meeting with property management. -
The town of Fairfield had to prove at least 2% of its housing stock was affordable to secure the moratorium on affordable housing construction. The state mandate is for 10% affordable housing stock. -
Connecticut housing advocates and renters who depend on federal aid are grappling with the threat of potentially losing that assistance amid federal job cuts. -
A new program in Hartford will transform vacant lots into new housing. Mayor Arunan Arulampalam says the goal of the program is to boost homeownership opportunities among "Black and Brown" residents. -
Connecticut lawmakers and energy providers are calling on President Donald Trump to rescind one of the administration’s recent moves. Recently, all federal employees running the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program were terminated. The program serves about 200,000 Connecticut residents. -
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.
