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Making Home Happen with Connecticut Housing Partners

Making Home Happen with Connecticut Housing Partners

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CHP inspires hope by Making Home Happen – developing and preserving housing for low- and moderate-income families, the aging population, and the workforce throughout Connecticut. Join us to learn more about addressing the housing crisis and the need of affordable housing in Connecticut. Politics & Government
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  • The Property Tax Break Nobody Knows About

    The Property Tax Break Nobody Knows About
    May 14 2026
    Connecticut homeowners are getting crushed by the 2025 property tax revaluations and there was a law on the books that could have helped. Melissa and housing expert Renée Dobos of Connecticut Housing Partners break down the Connecticut Homestead Exemption Act, a little-known statute that would allow towns to reduce owner-occupied home assessments by up to $50,000. So why does almost no one know about it? And why did Stratford — one of the only towns that tried to adopt it — have to drop the idea before it even got off the ground? Renee also shares what she and the Connecticut Housing Partners team took to Capitol Hill during their recent NeighborWorks trip, including a push for increased federal funding as Connecticut faces a shortage of over 300,000 housing units. Plus, Melissa makes the case for why transportation infrastructure — not just inventory — needs to be part of the affordable housing conversation in Connecticut.
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    19 mins
  • Housing Crisis Is Getting Worse - March 2026

    Housing Crisis Is Getting Worse - March 2026
    Mar 16 2026
    Connecticut's housing shortage has hit a breaking point — and the numbers don't lie. Housing expert Renee Dobos of Connecticut Housing Partners joins Melissa in the Morning on WICC 600 to break down the state's 360,000-unit housing deficit, a 43% spike in homelessness since 2021, and the controversial Senate Bill 151 that could reshape zoning laws statewide. If you rent, own, or care about where Connecticut is headed, this conversation is for you.
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    9 mins
  • Is Connecticut a Rental Desert? January 2026

    Is Connecticut a Rental Desert? January 2026
    Jan 9 2026
    CEO Renee Dobos joined Melissa in the Morning on WICC to discuss Connecticut’s housing crisis, the rise of rental deserts, and why increasing rental housing supply is critical for communities across the state. Also spotlighting CHP’s ongoing development, rehabilitation, and supportive housing work across Connecticut — reinforcing our commitment to building stable homes and stronger communities.
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    15 mins
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