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Renters call on state lawmakers to address rising housing costs in Connecticut
Дата публикации: 01-10-2026 21:49:51
Renters across Connecticut are calling on state lawmakers to address rising housing costs, proposing measures including renter tax credits and a rent cap to help stabilize costs.
Dozens of renters spoke directly with lawmakers at an event organized by the Connecticut Project Action Fund, an advocacy group focused on helping the working class. Renters described struggling to keep up with housing costs while paying for necessities such as groceries, utilities, and prescription medication.
Jodi May, who lives in Torrington, said the rent for her studio apartment has increased from $1,250 to $1,337 over two years.
“I live in a studio where the rent is more than my check,” May said.
May, who lives on a fixed income, said she relies on help from friends and family to make rent. The increase has also forced her to make difficult decisions about other expenses.
“Unfortunately, I have to decide what’s more important, and obviously it would be keeping a roof over my head,” May said.
According to Zillow data, May’s rent is on par with rents for that type of housing in Torrington.
May joined other renters to ask state lawmakers to take action on rising rents. Ideas raised included tax credits for renters and a rent cap.
“As a renter, there is a major cost problem, and things need to be capped. There needs to be a limit,” May said.
Democratic state Sen. Gary Winfield said high rents are also a concern he has heard from voters in his New Haven district. According to Zillow data cited in the event coverage, the average rent in New Haven is $1,836 per month.
Winfield said he proposed a rent cap bill last year and hopes to do so again.
“We know it’s a real issue for people and that the state legislature has a real responsibility to deal with that issue,” Winfield said.
Republican state Rep. Seth Bronko said he hears similar concerns from people in his Naugatuck district but said any policy response needs to consider the costs facing landlords as well.
“Landlords affording their housing are having difficulty too with taxes going up and insurance going up, so again, it’s a full picture. It’s got to be a full scope approach,” Bronko said.
Zillow data shows the average rent for apartments and condos in Connecticut is $1,811 per month. That’s 2% higher than the national average and an increase of $155 from last year.
May said even an additional $100 per month can have a significant impact on her budget.
“We do not need to be in a position where we have to choose between food, electric, rent,” she said.
May said she hopes lawmakers turn renters’ concerns into policy.
“Think of the people. Think of what’s happening. Connecticut is one of the wealthiest states, and yet there is an extreme housing crisis,” she said.
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Renters across Connecticut are calling on state lawmakers to address rising housing costs, proposing measures including renter tax credits and a rent cap to help stabilize costs.
Dozens of renters spoke directly with lawmakers at an event organized by the Connecticut Project Action Fund, an advocacy group focused on helping the working class. Renters described struggling to keep up with housing costs while paying for necessities such as groceries, utilities, and prescription medication.
Jodi May, who lives in Torrington, said the rent for her studio apartment has increased from $1,250 to $1,337 over two years.
“I live in a studio where the rent is more than my check,” May said.
May, who lives on a fixed income, said she relies on help from friends and family to make rent. The increase has also forced her to make difficult decisions about other expenses.
“Unfortunately, I have to decide what’s more important, and obviously it would be keeping a roof over my head,” May said.
According to Zillow data, May's rent is on par with rents for that type of housing in Torrington.
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May joined other renters to ask state lawmakers to take action on rising rents. Ideas raised included tax credits for renters and a rent cap.
“As a renter, there is a major cost problem, and things need to be capped. There needs to be a limit,” May said.
Democratic state Sen. Gary Winfield said high rents are also a concern he has heard from voters in his New Haven district. According to Zillow data cited in the event coverage, the average rent in New Haven is $1,836 per month.
Winfield said he proposed a rent cap bill last year and hopes to do so again.
“We know it’s a real issue for people and that the state legislature has a real responsibility to deal with that issue,” Winfield said.
Republican state Rep. Seth Bronko said he hears similar concerns from people in his Naugatuck district but said any policy response needs to consider the costs facing landlords as well.
“Landlords affording their housing are having difficulty too with taxes going up and insurance going up, so again, it’s a full picture. It’s got to be a full scope approach,” Bronko said.
Zillow data shows the average rent for apartments and condos in Connecticut is $1,811 per month. That's 2% higher than the national average and an increase of $155 from last year.
May said even an additional $100 per month can have a significant impact on her budget.
“We do not need to be in a position where we have to choose between food, electric, rent,” she said.
May said she hopes lawmakers turn renters' concerns into policy.
“Think of the people. Think of what’s happening. Connecticut is one of the wealthiest states, and yet there is an extreme housing crisis,” she said.
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