Rents in Connecticut Rise Despite Drop Nationally

Rents in Connecticut rise despite drop nationally

Rents in Connecticut continue to rise despite them dropping nationally. Mark Crooks recently moved from New York and found an apartment in Connecticut. “Maybe New York rent is a little bit more expensive. Obviously, but you have a lot of these landlords coming from New York coming down, buying this property, raising the rate, especially during the COVID era,” Crooks said. Back in 2020 the average rent in Connecticut was $1,262, according to data…

State Housing Bill Raises Local Control Concerns, Prompting Calls for Governor’s Veto

A housing bill awaiting Gov. Ned Lamont’s signature is drawing criticism from some local and state officials, who argue it overreaches into local zoning authority. Several Fairfield County official…