Housing

Hundreds of affordable housing apartments will be added to six Connecticut communities through $9.6 million in federal funding. The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program provides each state with funds dedicated to establishing more affordable housing. This year, the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority received 18 applications.

More millennials in some of Connecticut's largest cities are purchasing homes in recent years, but inflation, housing availability and income levels have pushed back the average millennial homebuyer age.

Bridgeport Housing Authority expanded on concerns over the possible eviction of residents in more than 500 affordable housing units.

Nineteen Hartford homes will receive free upgrades during the Rebuilding Together's National Rebuilding Day on April 29.

A 69-unit affordable housing complex will be built in Norwalk, including a 5,000 square foot child care center.

New London will add over 300 new apartments by next year, following a surge in demand fueled by General Dynamics Electric Boat's plan to hire thousands of employees.

Operation Fuel is shutting down its winter and spring energy assistance program early. The nonprofit announced it will close the program on Friday, April 14, citing spikes in demand and fuel costs.

The proposed legislation would enable the Municipal Redevelopment Authority to gather plans presented by local municipalities for downtown areas in which they want developers to invest.

The homes will be included in a new development established by Habitat for Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County. They will be located on Chopsey Hill Road in Bridgeport, with construction of a cul-de-sac road off Wilcox Street.

New Haven city officials cited public health and safety concerns for taking down Tent City.