Month: February 2018

Collection of Delinquent Property Taxes in Connecticut – research guide by the Judicial Branch Law Libraries

Connecticut Land Use Law for Municipal Land Use Agencies, Boards, and Commissions – by the CT Bar Association, 2021

Connecticut Land Use Regulation (2nd ed. and supplement) – by Terry J. Tondro, 1992-2000

Handbook for Connecticut Assessors: A Practical Guide to Assessment Administration for Connecticut’s Assessing Officers – periodically updated handbook by the CT Association of Assessing Officers

Independent Special Taxing Districts in ConnecticutIndependent Special Taxing Districts in Connecticut – by the CT Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations, 1988

McQuillin: The Law of Municipal Corporations – access through Westlaw.

Municipal Fiscal Indicators – annual report by the Office of Policy and Management

Municipal Tax Sales (Extra-Judicial) – research guide by the Judicial Branch Law Libraries

Property Tax Appeals (Municipal) – research guide by the Judicial Branch Law Libraries

Tax DistrictsTax Districts – by the Office of Policy and Management, 1988

Cannabis Zoning – from the Dept. of Consumer Protection; shows which municipalities have approved, prohibited, or placed a moratorium on recreational cannabis establishments.

PolicyMap – includes data on income, housing, education, health, and more.

Significant Features of the Property Tax – from the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy; includes data on the property tax in the 50 states and the District of Columbia.

New England Economic Indicators – Federal Reserve Bank of Boston; electronic subscription.

State and Local Government Review – SAGE Publications; print subscription.

State agencies

Dept. of Economic and Community Development (DECD), including the Office of Brownfield Remediation and Development

Office of Responsible Growth – part of the Office of Policy and Management

 

State boards, commissions, and task forces

Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations (ACIR)

Continuing Legislative Committee on State Planning and Development

Task Force for Humane Treatment of Animals in Municipal and Regional Shelters

 

Federal government

Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

Economic Development Administration

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

 

Other organizations

American Planning Association

Connecticut Conference of Municipalities

Lincoln Institute of Land Policy

Regional Plan Association – researches planning and development issues in the New York-New Jersey-Connecticut metropolitan region

Smart Growth Online – from the Smart Growth Network, a group of government, business, and civic organizations; website is a Maryland Dept. of Planning project funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Connecticut Center for Economic Analysis – at the University of Connecticut School of Business

 

Other online resources

Connecticut law about elderly tax credits – research guide by the Judicial Branch Law Libraries

Connecticut law about municipal taxes – research guide by the Judicial Branch Law Libraries

Connecticut law about property tax appeals – research guide by the Judicial Branch Law Libraries

Connecticut ordinances and charters by town – from the Judicial Branch Law Libraries

Office of Policy and Management list and map of the Regional Councils of Governments in Connecticut

The Office of Legislative Research writes nonpartisan reports for legislators on various topics. Recent reports related to the Planning and Development Committee’s subject areas include:

2025 Acts Affecting Municipalities – 2025-R-0095

Personal Motor Vehicle Property Tax Assessments and Rates – 2025-R-0097

Process for Requesting a Zone Change – 2025-R-0089

Municipal Finance Advisory Commission Oversight – 2025-R-0077

Waiving Interest on Delinquent Property Taxes – 2025-R-0010

Issue Brief: Zoning Regulations – 2024-R-0190

Updated: Fixed Property Tax Assessments Under CGS § 12-65B – 2024-R-0103

Mandatory Property Tax Relief for Homeowners – 2024-R-0126

Local Option Property Tax Relief Programs for Homeowners – 2024-R-0118

Legislation Related to Hartford Flooding – 2024-R-0129

Analysis of impediments to fair housing choiceAnalysis of impediments to fair housing choice – by the CT Fair Housing Center, 2023

Connecticut affordable housing market inventory studyConnecticut affordable housing market inventory study – prepared for the CT Housing Finance Authority by BFJ Planning, 2013

Connecticut’s urban housing policy: a new approach focused on sustainable neighborhood revitalizationConnecticut’s urban housing policy: a new approach focused on sustainable neighborhood revitalization – by Don Poland, published by the Connecticut Policy Institute, 2014

Consolidated plan for housing and community development – annual report, with plan released every five years, by the Dept. of Housing

The economic impact of Connecticut’s housing shortageThe economic impact of Connecticut’s housing shortage – published by the CT Business and Industry Association (CBIA) Foundation, 2025

Fostering stable homes: tackling housing displacement for a stronger ConnecticutFostering stable homes: tackling housing displacement for a stronger Connecticut – by CT Voices for Children, 2024

Housing Connecticut’s future: meeting the state’s affordable and accessible housing needsHousing Connecticut’s future: meeting the state’s affordable and accessible housing needs – by the Urban Institute, 2021

HousingInCT: the latest measures of affordability – annual report by the Partnership for Strong Communities

Housing needs assessment – periodic report by the CT Housing Finance Authority

Housing report: Connecticut adults want affordable housing in walkable neighborhoods of opportunityHousing report: Connecticut adults want affordable housing in walkable neighborhoods of opportunity – by the Commission on Aging, 2015

Looking for HUD-associated rental housing in ConnecticutLooking for HUD-associated rental housing in Connecticut – by the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development, 2022

Planning for affordability in Connecticut: affordable housing plan and process guidebookPlanning for affordability in Connecticut: affordable housing plan and process guidebook – by the Dept. of Housing and the Regional Plan Association, 2020

The state of the nation’s housing – annual report by the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University

Please note this is not an exhaustive list. Contact the library for these and other reports.

Child caregiver substance use disorder program evaluation and plan; child care supports and subsidies plan; supportive housing access; substance use disorder treatment for parents involved with DCF; and substance use disorder treatment for pregnant and parenting individualsChild caregiver substance use disorder program evaluation and plan; child care supports and subsidies plan; supportive housing access; substance use disorder treatment for parents involved with DCF; and substance use disorder treatment for pregnant and parenting individuals – by the Dept. of Mental Health and Addiction Services, Dept. of Children and Families, Dept. of Social Services, and Office of Early Childhood; pursuant to PA 23-97 s.29-33

Commission on Connecticut’s Development and Future final reportCommission on Connecticut’s Development and Future final report – pursuant to PA 21-29 s.13 and PA 22-74 s.22

Commission on Equity and Opportunity Reentry Working Group report and recommendationsreport and recommendations – pursuant to SA 18-14

Connecticut housing and segregation studyConnecticut housing and segregation study – published by the Office of Policy and Management; pursuant to CGS 4-68hh

Connecticut Housing Finance Authority annual report – pursuant to CGS 8-260

Connecticut Housing Finance Authority annual report on fair housing choice and racial and economic integration – pursuant to CGS 8-37bb

Connecticut Advisory Council on Housing Matters annual report – pursuant to CGS 47a-73

Food security annual report – by the Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity and Opportunity; pursuant to CGS 17b-790c

Group home fire safety fundingGroup home fire safety funding – by the Dept. of Administrative Services; pursuant to PA 23-137 s.16

Hospital workforce housing optionsHospital workforce housing options – by the Dept. of Housing and CT Housing Finance Authority; pursuant to PA 22-118 s.359

Majority Leaders’ Roundtable Group on Affordable Housing annual report – pursuant to CGS 2-138

Right to counsel program for eviction proceedings – annual report published by the CT Bar Foundation; pursuant to CGS 47a-75

START: Homeless youth program – annual report by the Dept. of Children and Families and the Dept. of Housing; pursuant to CGS 17a-62a

Statewide Senior Center Workgroup reportStatewide Senior Center Workgroup report – pursuant to PA 21-7

Federal Housing Finance Agency mortgage databases

NCSL Housing and Homelessness Legislation Database – from the National Conference of State Legislatures. Tracks legislation from 2019-present.

Social Science Database – from ProQuest: “Social Science Database offers indexing and full text for hundreds of academic journals, providing extensive coverage across a wide range of social science disciplines including anthropology, communication, criminology, economics, education, political science, psychology, social work, and sociology.” Access from anywhere with a Connecticut State Library card.

Cityscape – U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of Policy Development and Research

Evidence Matters – U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of Policy Development and Research