The proposed legislation, General Assembly Raised Bill No. 7031, aims to amend the affordable housing appeals procedure by including accessory apartments in the calculation of the threshold for exemption. Specifically, it repeals the existing language in subsection (k) of section 8-30g of the general statutes, which previously excluded accessory apartments from being counted towards the total number of dwelling units in a municipality. The new language inserts that accessory apartments will now be considered in this calculation, thereby allowing municipalities with a certain percentage of affordable housing to qualify for exemptions from the appeals process.

Additionally, the bill clarifies the definition of "accessory apartment" and modifies the criteria for what constitutes a resident-owned mobile manufactured home park. The effective date for these changes is set for July 1, 2025. Overall, the bill seeks to enhance the inclusion of accessory apartments in the affordable housing framework, potentially increasing the availability of affordable housing options in municipalities across the state.