Housing

Five Fairfield County communities will be selected for the program. The goal is to develop specific affordable housing projects or initiatives to help tackle the need, the center’s Chief Initiative Officer Melissa Kaplan-Macey said.

New Haven was one of 26 communities across the country chosen for a program aimed at equipping municipalities with the resources to eliminate poverty and create racial equity.

It would target "high poverty, low opportunity" areas, where 30% or more of the residents have incomes below the federal poverty line.

The income based program provides elderly and disabled residents who qualify, with money they can use towards rent or utilities. Renters’ rebates can be up to $900 for married couples and $700 for individuals.

The affordable apartments in the Elm City’s West River neighborhood will be dedicated to the late Reverend Curtis Cofield II, a community activist and champion for homeless residents and people with AIDS.

State lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow towns and cities to establish ordinances limiting the use of short term rental properties, like Airbnbs.

Connecticut’s Planning and Development Committee approved the proposed bill Friday which now advances to the General Assembly for a vote.

ALICE households earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but not enough to thrive in their county. The new CT ALICE report shows 38% of Connecticut households earning above poverty wage levels still cannot afford basic needs such has transportation, housing and child care in their community.

The ‘Work, Live, Ride,’ bill would create financial incentives for cities and towns that create new affordable housing along main bus and rail stops.

Relocated residents of the 54-unit building were provided vouchers to move, with most choosing a privately-owned rental.