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Kupchick has submitted legislation regarding 8-30g, Connecticut's affordable housing statue. The law "has directly impacted our community and continues to do so," she said.
State Sen. Tony Hwang, R-28th District, and Kupchick have advocated for a public hearing on reforms to the affordable housing and 8-30g laws this legislative session.
The existing law, enacted in 1990 and known as 8-30g, has been used by developers to bypass local zoning laws and, in the process, created serious concerns for neighborhoods in Fairfield and other towns across Fairfield County, she said.
In Fairfield, 100 units of affordable housing had been renovated inside and out, but they were not included in the housing stock for purposes of making the state goal because of its age, Kupchick said.
In another instance, 38 units of blighted housing were razed and replaced with 50 new units, but Fairfield only got credit for the 12 additional units, she said.
The following are details of the public hearing:
- What: Affordable Housing Public Hearing
- When: Tuesday, March 1 at 1 p.m.
- Where: Legislative Office Building (LOB), 300 Capitol Ave, Hartford
The affordable housing bill getting a public hearing is HB-5363, An Act Concerning the Affordable Housing Land Use Appeals Procedure.
The sign-ups for the hearing will begin at 10 a.m. in Room 2700 of the LOB.
It is necessary to submit 25 copies of written testimony to Committee staff at 10 a.m. in room 2700 of the LOB.
Testimony received after the designated time may not be distributed until after the hearing.
Anyone who cannot attend the public hearing, may submit written testimony to the committee by email tohsgtestimony@cga.ct.gov.
For more information, send an email to Brenda.Kupchick@cga.ct.gov or call 800-842-1423.
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