Research and Resources

HOMEOWNERSHIP PATHWAYS AND HARTFORD’S NEIGHBORHOOD INVESTMENT FUND

May 19, 2026

By: Makayla Cervantes, Research Associate In December 2025, I first heard about the Neighborhood Investment Fund (NIF) at a Center for Hartford Research and Engagement

IF ONLY I’D BEEN BORN RICH: IN SEARCH OF HOUSING, JOB SECURITY, AND COMMUNITY

May 12, 2026

By: Saquan Taylor, Research Associate “If only I’d been born rich,” is what I tell people, a sentiment many of my friends share as well;

Preliminary Findings on Rental Assistance Program Payment Standards in Connecticut

April 16, 2026

Danielle Hubley, Advocacy & Education Manager, Partnership for Strong Communities Connecticut’s Rental Assistance Program (RAP) bases its payment standards on the Maximum Allowable Rent (MAR) published by the

THE CASE FOR STRENGTHENED NATIONAL TENANT PROTECTIONS

April 9, 2026

By: Birikti Kahsai, Research Associate It is no secret that America is facing a housing crisis. From a severe shortage of units to skyrocketing prices,

Supporting Affordable Housing Production and Elevating CDFIs with the Connecticut Housing Finance and Development Roundtable

April 7, 2026

This past fall, the Partnership began supporting the Connecticut Housing Finance and Development Roundtable (CHFDR), a group of Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) providing capital to communities across the state. Members include, Capital for

IS HOUSING BECOMING MORE UNAFFORDABLE IN CONNECTICUT? AN EXAMINATION OF INCOMES AND HOUSING COSTS OVER TIME

March 8, 2026

By: Chelsea Osei, Research Associate Introduction Across the nation, and particularly in Connecticut, many residents are feeling the effects of the housing affordability crisis. Connecticut

HOMEOWNERSHIP PATHWAYS AND HARTFORD’S NEIGHBORHOOD INVESTMENT FUND

IF ONLY I’D BEEN BORN RICH: IN SEARCH OF HOUSING, JOB SECURITY, AND COMMUNITY

Preliminary Findings on Rental Assistance Program Payment Standards in Connecticut

THE CASE FOR STRENGTHENED NATIONAL TENANT PROTECTIONS

Supporting Affordable Housing Production and Elevating CDFIs with the Connecticut Housing Finance and Development Roundtable

Zoning Across the US

WHY §8-30g IS ESSENTIAL TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING CREATION IN CT

Exploring Housing Quality in Connecticut’s Affordable Housing Stock

IS HOUSING BECOMING MORE UNAFFORDABLE IN CONNECTICUT? AN EXAMINATION OF INCOMES AND HOUSING COSTS OVER TIME

Public Act 25-1 (HB 8002) Implementation Timeline & Key Deadlines

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