Housing Committee
JOINT FAVORABLE REPORT
Bill No.: SB-880
AN ACT CONCERNING PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF TAXES TO MUNICIPALITIES
Title: FOR HOUSING AUTHORITIES.
Vote Date: 3/9/2021
Vote Action: Joint Favorable
PH Date: 3/4/2021
File No.:
Disclaimer: The following JOINT FAVORABLE Report is prepared for the benefit of the
members of the General Assembly, solely for purposes of information, summarization and
explanation and does not represent the intent of the General Assembly or either chamber
thereof for any purpose.
SPONSORS OF BILL:
Housing Committee
REASONS FOR BILL:
This bill would fully fund payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) to municipalities for State Housing
Authority properties. This bill seeks to rectify this lack of payment, providing municipalities
with money to make up for lost tax revenue.
RESPONSE FROM ADMINISTRATION/AGENCY:
None Stated.
NATURE AND SOURCES OF SUPPORT:
Zachary McKeown, Connecticut Conference of Municipalities- conditionally SUPPORTS
stating support for "PILOT payments for housing authority projects." However, should PILOT
payments not be made, the state should not limit cooperation agreements.
NATURE AND SOURCES OF OPPOSITION:
None Stated.
Reported by: Gabriel Turco Date: 3/17/21