Connecticut Housing Finance Agency has made available their 2026 Standards and Guidelines. Please note that there are several new changes including:
- Parking recommendations are now more flexible in response to changing requirements of various jurisdictions across the state.
- Furniture plans are no longer required and designing only for furnish-ability is discouraged.
- Apartment unit and minimum room sizes are now more flexible since many projects are designing for smaller apartments with smaller room sizes.
Standards and guidelines are effective January 1, 2026.
Additional flexibility has been incorporated throughout including Dwelling Unit design and energy efficiency, to allow for various options given the current high-cost economic environment. Please reach out to Jennifer Landau at [email protected] or 860-571-4266 if you have any questions or need additional information or guidance.
