Town of Farmington Affordable Housing Plan

Access to affordable housing is a need in every Connecticut town, including in higher income communities like Farmington. According to HUD, 2,950 households in Farmington (28% of total) are considered low-income and make less than 80% of the area median income. These households include seniors, young adults, and people who work in lower-wage jobs. About two-thirds of low-income households in Farmington are cost-burdened, meaning that they spend greater than 30% of their income on housing and may have difficulty affording other necessities such as food, transportation, and medical care.

Affordable housing is an investment in the community. It can be a catalyst for better jobs, talent retention, health, wellbeing and quality of life for all residents. Recognizing that there is no "one size fits all" approach, the Town of Farmington is developing an Affordable Housing Plan. The plan will help us identify ways to increase the number of affordable housing units, in a manner that supports community housing needs and aligns with community values. We believe the most successful plan is one that is developed with input from the community.

To reach this goal, a website has been created which includes Farmington housing information, and a community survey. The survey will be open until March 23rd. On March 30th, the town will host a virtual community meeting to discuss the results of the survey and hear directly from our residents. Please visit the Affordable Housing Plan website to learn more about the process and please consider completing the community survey .