Stamford, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 146 § 146-74
Affordable housing plan
Operative Text
A. The City of Stamford Land Use Bureau shall prepare the Stamford Affordable Housing Plan (SAHP). B. The SAHP shall be based upon and specify the Stamford Master Plan with regard to its housing goals and strategies, and shall be prepared at least every five (5) years. The Affordable Housing Plan shall be completed and adopted no later than twelve (12) months after adoption of this Ordinance. C. The SAHP shall provide at least include the following information: 1. A survey of the Stamford Housing market both for rental and homeownership units; 2. Trends and developments in the Stamford housing market, in particular with regard to housing cost and affordability; 3. A comprehensive list of the affordable housing supply in Stamford by operator and program and affordability level, and trends in the development of affordable housing options; 4. Identify and prioritize the affordable housing needs in Stamford, taking into consideration, among other factors, affordability levels, demographic characteristics and specific conditions in individual neighborhoods; 5. Identify strategies and programs to address the prioritized needs, including goals and benchmarks for assessing the success in addressing those needs. D. The SAHP shall be adopted by the Stamford Planning Board pursuant to section C6-30-4 of the City of Stamford Charter. The Plan shall also be posted on the City of Stamford website for public inspection and shall be available in hardcopy at the City of Stamford Land Use Bureau and Town Clerk office for review during normal business hours.
Section 146-74 of the Stamford Code of Ordinances requires the City's Land Use Bureau to prepare a Stamford Affordable Housing Plan (SAHP) at least once every five years. The plan must document the local housing market, affordability trends, the existing affordable housing supply, prioritized housing needs, and strategies to address those needs. Once adopted by the Stamford Planning Board, the SAHP must be posted on the City's website and made available in hard copy at the Land Use Bureau and Town Clerk's office during normal business hours.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 146-74, the City of Stamford is required to publish an Affordable Housing Plan that includes a comprehensive inventory of affordable housing by operator, program, and affordability level. Property owners and managers who participate in affordable housing programs can expect their developments to be reflected in that inventory, and may find the SAHP a useful reference for understanding local housing goals and benchmarks. Operators generally stay informed about each updated SAHP cycle—issued at least every five years—since the plan can shape local housing policy and program priorities that affect their properties.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 146-74 gives Stamford renters a publicly accessible resource: the Stamford Affordable Housing Plan, which must be posted on the City's website and available in hard copy at the Land Use Bureau and Town Clerk's office. The SAHP is required to identify affordable housing needs by neighborhood and affordability level, meaning tenants can review it to understand how local housing conditions and priorities are being assessed. Tenants interested in affordable housing options or local housing policy may consult the SAHP directly or reach out to tenant-rights organizations familiar with Stamford's housing programs for further context.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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