Camila Vallejo

As demand for affordable housing grows, advocates are pushing suburban towns to do more, not only to address economic pressures, but racial equity issues as well.

In CT landlords can require up to two months worth of rent as a security deposit. An alternative being explored is damage insurance included in the monthly rent.

Connecticut’s homelessness response system may soon see some changes. The system’s “front door,” also known as United Way’s 211, could cut back hours as funding runs low. And some organizations are concerned.

Connecticut residents — and their pets — are both at risk of housing insecurity as rents rise and units are scarce. Now some animal shelters are starting to see slightly more pets surrendered due to owner displacement and economic factors, compared to pre-pandemic years.

Civil Rights and housing advocates have filed a lawsuit against the town of Woodbridge in hopes of opening its doors to more affordable housing.<br/>

Advocates say these existing protections can help renters avoid housing instability.

It’s no secret that the rental market is competitive in Connecticut. And now census data backs that up. In fact, the state has the lowest rental vacancy rate in the country.

It’s been one year since the Afghanistan government fell to Taliban rule and thousands of Afghans fled to the United States. About 1000 of them ended up in Connecticut. And new federal legislation could help them find a permanent home here.

The hourly wage Connecticut residents need to afford rental housing in the local market is one of the highest in the country — and it’s nearly double the state’s $14-an-hour minimum wage.

As housing affordability drops across the country, many question whether homebuying is still an option. But one Connecticut real estate expert says for some buyers, it could be the perfect time.