Major Housing Bill Passes in CT, but Will Gov. Lamont Sign It? - CT Insider

Housing Bill Still Awaits Governor’s Signature

The bill has been sitting on Gov. Ned Lamont’s desk for more than a week, with advocates holding their breath, as Lamont has expressed some hesitancy over the bill’s version of fair-share legislation known as “Towns Take the Lead.”

Major housing bill passes in CT, but will Gov. Lamont sign it? - CT Insider

MacDonald: Connecticut's Solution to Housing Crisis - End Local Zoning

In England, if you want to start a fight in a bar (or a Pub), say something nasty about the monarchy or the nearest football team. In New Hampshire, it’s housing and zoning. We’ve offered our pages to both sides with a few takers because it’s a complex issue, and there are a lot of ... Read more Source

CT HB 5002: Lamont wants revisions to controversial housing bill

The General Assembly’s 2025 session ended last week, but the debate continues outside Hartford over a controversial housing bill that is prompting Gov. Ned Lamont to consider calling lawmakers into special session for revisions before he must sign or veto the legislation. Opposition to House Bill 5002, the first significant bill passed in response to Connecticut’s housing shortage, exploded over the weekend, presenting Lamont with a political ch…

Bipartisan Group Of Westport Leaders Tell Lamont: Veto HB 5002

A bipartisan group of Westport town officials has urged Governor Ned Lamont to veto HB 5002. The controversial omnibus housing bill would “pose real risks to both local governance and the broader state economy,” the 9 elected leaders say. Areas of concern range from parking and potential as-of-right conversion of all commercially zoned properties to residences, to a provision allowing courts to require municipalities to pay developers’ legal fee…

Connecticut's H.B. 5002: A Stark Contrast With Massachusetts' Approach to Housing Reform

Read the Newsletter This edition of The House Call discusses a pending bill in Connecticut that both requires municipalities to plan for more affordable housing and preempts local zoning rules on small multi-family buildings and parking requirements. The newsletter also explores the possible effects of banning landlords from imposing “broker’s fees” on residential tenants. The post Connecticut’s H.B. 5002: A Stark Contrast With Massachusetts’ Ap…