AN ACT CONCERNING AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR CERTAIN DISABLED OR ELDERLY VETERANS.

SB 1161 creates a new category of affordable housing called "disabled veteran units" for veterans with a 30%+ VA disability rating or who are 65+, with incomes at or below 80% of median area income. Municipalities that build or set aside units for these veterans will receive 1.5 housing unit-equivalent points toward their affordable housing goals. This amendment integrates these specifically designated units into existing state affordable housing policy under section 8-30g. The bill directly affects eligible veterans seeking affordable housing and municipalities developing housing projects.