The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 6123, seeks to amend subsection (k) of section 8-30g of the general statutes to include workforce housing, regardless of deed restriction, in the calculation of the ten-percent threshold for exemption from the affordable housing appeals procedure. This change aims to broaden the criteria for what qualifies for exemption, thereby potentially increasing the number of housing developments that can bypass the appeals process.
The intent of the bill is to recognize workforce housing as a significant component of the housing market and to facilitate its development by allowing it to count towards the threshold that determines eligibility for exemption from the affordable housing appeals procedure. This inclusion is expected to support the creation of more affordable housing options for working individuals and families in the community.