housing
Overview
Safe and secure housing is one of our most basic needs in order to live healthy and prosperous lives. CRCOG works with its municipal members, the State, and other partners to:
- Research the issues and trends affecting the region's housing supply, demand, and overall affordability
- Identify emerging housing opportunities and innovative approaches
- Provide guidance and policy recommendations to our region's cities and towns and other decision-makers
- Understand how past practices have perpetrated inequities and how we can work together to better address the housing needs of all of our region's residents
UPDATES: CRCOG is undertaking a Regional Housing Strategy to conduct a deeper analysis of housing trends in the Region and to explore regional opportunities to expand housing choice, including affordable housing. Sign up to receive project updates.
NEW: Learn more about Innovative Housing Construction - including offsite construction and 3D printing - and Publicly Driven Affordable Housing Models. CRCOG staff recently presented on these topics to the Regional Housing Strategy Technical Advisory Committe.
CRCOG HOUSING INITIATIVES
Regional Housing Strategy
CRCOG launched its Regional Housing Strategy in early 2025. Learn more about the project and sign up for project updates using the link below.
Accessory Dwelling Unit Legislation Survey
CRCOG surveyed the region’s planning directors to better understand how each municipality is approaching Public Act 21-29, which requires cities and towns to allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs), among other requirements.
CRCOG Regional Housing Assessments
CRCOG has partnered with various entities to better understand the region's housing stock, the needs of residents, and gaps and opportunities.
regional housing assessments
CRCOG has partnered with various entities to better understand the region's housing stock, the needs of residents, and gaps and opportunities. See the following studies:
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- Planning for Affordability Guidebook, 2021
- Regional Housing Assessment Presentation, 2021
- CRCOG Affordable Housing Assessment, 2021, updated 2022
- Knowledge Corridor Fair Housing and Equity Assessment, 2014
affordable housing implementation pathway learning cohort
With funding from the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, Sustainable CT worked with a small group of CRCOG municipalities to develop equitable pathways to implement local Affordable Housing Plans. CRCOG provided support by developing guidance on affordable housing strategies and participating in peer sharing meetings with the communities.
The following resources were developed as part of this project:
- CRCOG contributed to a Toolkit that included information on Tiny Houses / Accessory Dwelling Units, Housing Trust Funds, and Tax Abatements.
- Goman + York presented case studies for tax abatements
RESOURCES
CRCOG Resources:
- Regional Data Portal
- Brownfields programs and funding
- Other funding opportunities
- Crumbling foundation assistance
Other Housing Resources:
- Connecticut Housing Data Hub
- Housing Supply Accelerator Playbook, American Planning Association. Not sure where to start with planning for housing at the local level? This guidebook will walk you through the steps.
- Housing & School Enrollment Webinar. The Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments recently organized an informative webinar that addresses myths and reality around school enrollment and new housing construction. Watch the webinar here.
- CT Department of Housing programs and initiatives
- Connecticut Housing Needs Assessment, 2023, Connecticut Housing and Finance Authority
- Housing Data Profiles, Partnership for Strong Communities
- DataHaven
- CT 8-30g, Affordable Housing Appeals information
- 2023 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice, CT Department of Housing
