Conn. Gen. Stat. § 8 § 8-119g
Implementation. Maximum income limits for admission. Deduction for congregate housing employment income.
Operative Text
(a) The provisions of section 8-113a and sections 8-115a to 8-118b, inclusive, shall govern the implementation of this part. (b) On and after July 1, 1997, the maximum income limits for admission to a state congregate housing facility shall be eighty per cent of the area median income adjusted for family size. (c) On and after July 1, 1998, an individual who lives in and is employed by a congregate housing facility may deduct up to two hundred dollars per month of his earnings from such employment for the purpose of determining income for such facility. In no event shall the deduction exceed the amount actually earned by the individual.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 8-119g establishes three operational rules for Connecticut's state congregate housing program: it ties the program's administration to a set of existing statutes, caps admission eligibility at 80% of the area median income (adjusted for family size) as of July 1, 1997, and allows residents who also work at their congregate housing facility to exclude up to $200 per month of those wages—but no more than they actually earned—when their income is calculated for housing purposes starting July 1, 1998. Together, these provisions define who qualifies for admission and how earned income is treated for current residents who hold on-site jobs. The deduction is strictly limited to income from employment within the facility itself.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators and administrators of state congregate housing facilities subject to Conn. Gen. Stat. § 8-119g must apply the income limits and deduction rules when screening applicants and recertifying residents. Compliant operators generally verify that applicants' incomes do not exceed 80% of the applicable area median income adjusted for family size, and they apply the up-to-$200 monthly earned-income deduction only for residents who are actually employed by the facility and only up to the amount those residents actually earned. Maintaining clear documentation of employment status and earnings for any resident claiming the deduction under § 8-119g is a standard practice for demonstrating compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 8-119g, residents of a state congregate housing facility who are also employed by that facility may have up to $200 per month of those wages excluded when the facility calculates their income for housing eligibility purposes—provided the deduction does not exceed what they actually earned. This rule can affect whether a resident remains income-eligible or how much they pay, so residents in this situation may want to confirm that the facility is applying the deduction correctly during any income recertification process. Tenants who believe the income calculation under § 8-119g has not been applied correctly can raise the issue with facility management, consult a tenant-rights organization, or seek guidance from Connecticut's relevant housing authorities.
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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