🚫 Veto Power: Lamont Shuts Down Housing Bill, Defends Local Control
- Neil Caron
- Jun 24
- 2 min read
June 24, 2025 | Housing Policy & Advocacy | Presented by ReadySetLoan™
In a move that’s sparking plenty of town hall talk across Connecticut, Governor Ned Lamont has vetoed a sweeping housing bill designed to accelerate multifamily development near transit hubs. The bill, originally passed with bipartisan support, would have set new benchmarks for housing production and nudged towns toward more transit-oriented development.
Instead, Lamont stood firm on one central idea: local control should remain local.
“Top-down mandates won’t build community trust,” Lamont stated. “The state should not be dictating zoning decisions to cities and towns.”
At the heart of the debate? A growing housing crisis clashing with traditional notions of local governance. The vetoed bill sought to create a process for towns to submit housing development plans to the state — a framework some hoped would push Connecticut into a more proactive role in addressing its housing shortage.
🐷 RSL Piggy Points: What This Means for Connecticut Buyers
Inventory woes remain: With fewer multifamily units potentially coming online, housing inventory will remain tight, particularly in walkable and transit-accessible areas.
Zoning matters: Local zoning regulations still hold major influence over housing supply — and by extension, home prices.
Urban vs. suburban divide: Expect to see this veto deepen the policy tug-of-war between state growth goals and local preservation instincts.
🎤 Neil’s Take
Neil Caron, Area Sales Manager at CMG Mortgage
“The governor’s decision signals that any changes to housing growth will need to be locally driven. For buyers, especially first-timers, that means the pressure isn’t easing anytime soon. Inventory is still king — and scarcity drives up competition and prices.”
🏁 RSL Perspective
At ReadySetLoan™, we’re watching these policy changes closely because they directly affect how easy — or hard — it is for buyers to find homes in their price range. Connecticut residents deserve housing solutions that balance affordability, access, and community character. Whether the answer lies in local reforms or state coordination, the key is action — not gridlock.
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