Connecticut Congregate Housing

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Connecticut politicians are prioritizing the creation of affordable housing, with extensive discussions taking place at the state capitol. During a nearly five-hour public hearing in the general assembly’s housing committee, ten bills focused on studying affordable housing and increasing the number of units were debated.

Kara Capone, CEO of the homeless services nonprofit Community Housing Advocates, emphasized the need for more funding to support the homeless and remove barriers for residents in need of affordable housing. “It varies by region,” Capone noted, highlighting Fairfield County’s high costs. “To afford a two-bedroom rent in Fairfield County, you’d need to work the equivalent of three full-time jobs at the state minimum wage.”

The proposed bills include annual reports on housing assistance waitlists, incentivizing the conversion of commercial space into housing, establishing a statewide affordable housing construction fund, and studying the affordable housing appeals process.

Governor Ned Lamont has previously stated that Connecticut needs an additional 89,000 affordable housing units to meet demand. New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker echoed this sentiment, stressing the need for state intervention to alleviate the housing affordability crisis. “We can’t do it alone,” Elicker said. “The higher cost of redeveloping urban land, coupled with higher interest rates and construction costs, is making it more and more difficult to build affordable housing.”

Since 2020, about 1,900 housing units have been built in New Haven, with around 900 of them being affordable. “Our residents, like many across the state, face very high housing costs, leading us to build a lot more units,” Elicker explained. “We’re really leaning into this challenge that the state has in our housing crisis and lack of affordable housing.”

Connecticut Real Estate Brokerage has a solution to this pressing issue. By leveraging their extensive network and experience in real estate, they aim to develop innovative and cost-effective housing solutions that can help bridge the gap in affordable housing across the state.

A Congregate  / Co-Housing Facility Powered by the Earth and Sun!
Available for Sale or Rent. Now looking for land owners to partner with. Connecticut Real Estate has put together a capable team to build these in every town in the world.

 Our congregate design is flexible enough to fit in any demographic including the luxury market.  Similar to Mcdonald’s we have designed a box with the basics and the plan can be adjusted to fit into any neighborhood.  The building fits tiny homes, micro-apartments and mid-size housing units.  We strive to build a community. The units are very attractive to anyone that prefers to spend their money on life experience and not just stuff and extra square footage. Because our emphasis is on community, we will usually have a large (3000–5000 SF) common area with a commercial kitchen, community dining room, living room, guest rooms, children’s playrooms, workshop, art studios, exercise gym, art galleries featuring local artists and more.

Why is art important?  Because “Art gives us meaning and helps us understand our world. Scientific studies have proven that art appreciation improves our quality of life and makes us feel good. When we create art, we elevate our mood, we improve our ability to problem solve, and open our minds to new ideas.” – Samantha Kaplan . The Connecticut Art Gallery, created by Connecticut Real Estate now has 11 locations and will use our BIOS Homes to expand our collection.

Steve Schappert proposed his first non-age-restricted congregate housing project in 2007, way before it was recognized as a common practice. Congregate housing provides a much-needed housing option in Connecticut.  Schappert’s model creates much smaller individual units with access to common living and dining space as well as mini storage.  Health care is provided by visiting nurses as needed keeping life savings intact as long as possible by not having to pay large monthly fees from day one.

The building below was designed for a 40,000 sf lot with city sewer and a 50′ height restriction. It is an example of what can be done for purposes of zoning and wetland. The final architecture will be different for each property.  The design included 400 solar panels that utilized the roof and southern wall. The Connecticut Real Estate land development team can help you maximize the profit in your land sale.  One of the zoning members was quoted as saying, ” This project is 7 times larger than the previous application that we denied for being excessive, but I’m going to vote for it because I think it is the way all buildings should be built.”   Text land to 203-994-3950

Accommodating Special Needs: A radical departure from the typical nursing home or assisted living facility. “BIOS” creates a small community for a group of elders, handicapped, disabled caregivers and friends. BIOS means life, and the “BIOS” care center is a place that focuses on life. Constructed with state-of-the-art green building materials, heated and cooled by the earth and powered by the sun. A BIOS Care Center is a “BIOS Home” TM and breaks away from the traditional facility size, interior design, staffing patterns, and methods of delivering skilled professional services. Its primary purpose is to serve as a place where elders can receive assistance and support with activities of daily living and clinical care, without the assistance and care becoming the focus of their existence.

Owners and tenants are treated to delicious meals, and opportunities for relaxation and renewal in a tranquil retreat environment of gardens, and riverside nature trails. BIOS is a place to retreat from the stresses of daily life and have time to focus on yourself. It is a chance to be nurtured, in body, mind, and spirit, in a peaceful and comforting environment.

Tiny Homes & Micro Apartments:  The beauty is in the flexibility. There is a huge market that simply wants to live lean. Our buildings are great for student housing as well as vacation homes.  Some buildings will include 4-bedroom units for young families.  Our goal is to fill a void in the local housing market that helps people, generates tax revenue for the town and attracts investors.

Congregate Housing Services Program: Designed to assist older people and younger people with disabilities to live independently in their apartments, the CHSP provides housing combined with professional service coordination and supportive services, such as housekeeping, companionship, personal emergency response, transportation, and medication management. CHSP aims to encourage maximum resident independence in a home environment, improve management’s ability to assess eligible residents’ service needs, and ensure delivery of needed services.

• 30 bedrooms (250-475 sf) in one elevator-serviced building
• 28,000 SF Energy Free Facility
• Menu of services available: Visiting Nurse, Physical therapy, Psychological Counseling, Hygiene Assistance, Meal Preparation/Diet monitoring, Light housekeeping, Errands and Shopping
• Restaurant on the fourth floor with vaulted ceiling, skylights, and wall of glass leading to a balcony that overlooks a botanical garden, bird sanctuary and linear park.
• 18,250 sf for common areas
• 100 sf storage unit for each bedroom
• Visiting Angel’s office on sight
• 2-acre site with a 1-acre botanical garden and bird sanctuary
• Recreation: Borders thousands of acres of open space and paved bike path
• Neighboring Properties: Kennel, Aquatic Center, Mini golf, Restaurant
• Conveniently located on the Hart Bus line
• 10 Parking spaces available (first come first serve)
• 400 Solar panels allow the building to operate completely off the grid!
• Geothermal heating and cooling The most efficient system on the market. period.
• Photovoltaic Solar Power Dramatically reduce your electric bill!
• Quality Modular Steel Construction
• Cellulose insulation provides R23 wall insulation

We plan to utilize CPACE financing which offers lower interest rates for energy efficient

Mini storage was included in the plan on the lower level
Connecticut Congregate Development Program
Current Funding Opportunities

Congregate Housing for the Elderly

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