09/22/26 Affordable Housing Committee

The Town of Fairfield Connecticut Affordable Housing Committee met on September 22, 2026, to discuss several procurement and development-related matters focused on affordable housing. A key agenda item was the proposed acquisition of a property at 377 Quincy Street, priced at $305,000, to preserve affordable housing units in a flood zone where state funding is limited. The committee endorsed moving forward with the purchase, noting the need to address a solar panel lease buyout and potential zoning adjustments to allow duplex construction. The committee also reviewed the housing trust fund balance, confirming sufficient funds to cover the acquisition. Additionally, the group planned a public workshop for October 22 to explore affordable homeownership opportunities, including discussions with local builders about construction costs, zoning challenges, and potential town-owned sites for development. They also discussed ongoing negotiations for a land donation to support affordable housing development and considered future zoning initiatives to enable middle housing. The meeting included updates on outreach efforts and grant funding to support public engagement on affordable housing.