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Housing Connecticut’s Future

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National and local experts led by the Center for Housing Opportunity and Urban Institute published this groundbreaking report outlining current and future supply and demand for affordable and accessible housing throughout Connecticut.

The database breaks out housing metrics by race and income band and outlines housing needs at the town- and county-level, identifying where need is greatest. The report finds the state can accommodate its senior population and foster more efficient labor markets by producing, preserving, and protecting housing that is affordable and accessible.

“This comprehensive report will go a long way in helping Connecticut target and guide investment to those most at risk – like seniors and low-income families.”

U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (CT)

Population & Housing Takeaways

Population and Housing Takeaways The latest demographic and housing data reveal several prominent trends affecting current and future housing needs in the state.

After growing through most of the past decade, Connecticut’s population has been declining in recent years.
Two-thirds of household growth since 2000 has been in Fairfield, Hartford, and New Haven Counties.
Housing production activity, based on building permits issued for new construction, declined sharply during the Great Recession (2007–09) and has not returned to pre-recession levels.
Connecticut’s future population, which is projected to decline over the next two decades, reflects three demographic trends: relatively more people migrating out of the state than into it, an aging population, and a decline in white population.

Source: Authors’ analysis of ACS and Census data.

Initiative Centers for Housing Opportunity
Topic Housing Affordability; Accessibility
Region CT

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Urban Institute

The Urban Institute is a nonprofit research organization that provides data and evidence to help advance upward mobility and equity. We are a trusted source for changemakers who seek to strengthen decisionmaking, create inclusive economic growth, and improve the well-being of families and communities. For more than 50 years, Urban has delivered facts that inspire solutions—and this remains our charge today.
Connecticut Department Of Housing

The Department of Housing (DOH) strengthens and revitalizes communities by promoting affordable housing opportunities. DOH seeks to eliminate homelessness and to catalyze the creation and preservation of quality, affordable housing to meet the needs of all individuals and families statewide to ensure that Connecticut continues to be a great place to live and work.
CT Dept. of Social Services

The Department of Social Services (DSS) delivers and funds a wide range of programs and services as Connecticut’s multi-faceted health and human services agency. DSS serves about 1 million residents of all ages in all 169 Connecticut cities and towns. It supports the basic needs of children, families, older and other adults, including persons with disabilities.