December 2016
Release of the United Way of Connecticut’s updated ALICE (Asset Limited Income Constrained Employed) Report in the summer of 2016 indicated housing remains a primary barrier to family success. Working individuals and families earning less than the “survival budget” for ALICE comprised 38% of all Connecticut households, up from 35% in 2012. Housing was the single highest monthly cost for individuals and second highest for families, trailing only child care. Still, the bottom line is positive. Concerted effort led by Gov. Malloy, the General Assembly, housing advocates, developers, and officials in many municipalities have expanded the number of affordable units in Connecticut in 2015 (the latest full-year totals available) to 172,556, a 2% increase from the previous year.
Read the complete: Partnership for Strong Communities Housing in CT 2016 Report