History of Housing in Connecticut in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 5, 2025

Connecticut features diverse housing options including single-family homes and apartments, with a 66.4% homeownership rate in 2017. Key housing issues in the state encompass homeownership rates, the availability of affordable housing, housing insecurity faced by residents, zoning regulations affecting development, and the ongoing challenges related to homelessness.

1948: Universal Declaration of Human Rights

In 1948, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights recognized adequate housing as a human right.

1966: International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights

In 1966, the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights recognized adequate housing as a human right.

2017: Homeownership Rate in Connecticut

In 2017, Connecticut had a homeownership rate of 66.4%.

2020: Housing Units and Homeless Individuals in Connecticut

In 2020, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, there were 1,530,197 housing units in Connecticut. Also in 2020, the Annual Homeless Assessment Report estimated that there were 2,905 homeless individuals in Connecticut.