New Report, Connecticut Trivia Night & DataHaven Updates

New report: Mapping the Local-Level Impacts of a Proposed Renter’s Tax Credit in Connecticut

Renters in Connecticut are experiencing the worst housing affordability crisis in decades. A new report by DataHaven explores how a renter’s tax credit could support households facing rising housing costs.

DataHaven analyzed U.S. Census Bureau data to understand how a proposed renter’s tax credit would impact communities in Connecticut. We estimated the total credit and number of households that would be eligible, the average credit that renters would receive, the share of renter households that would be eligible, and how these amounts would vary across towns, legislative districts, and racial and ethnic groups.

Under one proposal, each renter household in most towns would receive a credit between $900 and $1,300 per year, including an average of $1,000 per renter in rural towns, $1,000 per renter in suburban towns, and $1,200 per renter in city centers. At the State House district level, areas receiving total credits of more than $7 million each include District 39 in New London, District 146 in Stamford, District 110 in Danbury, and District 25 in New Britain, in addition to at least two districts in each of the state’s four largest cities.

Join Us: Connecticut Trivia Night (Virtual!)

Wednesday, May 6
5:30–6:30 PM
Zoom (RSVP required)

Join DataHaven for a fun and interactive evening of Connecticut Trivia! This free event is open to all and will include:

20 minutes of Connecticut-themed trivia
A short data presentation featuring findings from our newest reports
Prizes for winners, including DataHaven goodies
RSVP: Email info [at] ctdatahaven.org to receive the Zoom link

Help us share the flyer below. Come test your knowledge, learn something new, and help us kick off The 2026 Great Give! Support (optional): https://www.thegreatgive.org/organizations/datahaven

DataHaven in the News

DataHaven’s Executive Director recognized with citywide award for strengthening connections between Yale and New Haven
https://news.yale.edu/2026/04/09/awards-celebrate-those-strengthening-bond-between-yale-and-new-haven

Most Connecticut residents support increased investment in HUSKY and SNAP
https://tcpactionfund.org/blog/most-connecticut-residents-want-to-see-investments-in-husky-and-snap?hs_amp=true

New federal rules may make it harder to access and maintain SNAP benefits
https://tcpactionfund.org/blog/new-rules-will-make-it-harder-to-get-and-stay-on-snap

Darien considers pausing large multifamily developments amid statewide housing challenges
https://www.coastalconnecticuttimes.com/darien-looks-to-pause-large-multifamily-developments-amid-statewide-housing-challenges/

Connecticut has tools available to address its housing shortage
https://www.cbia.com/news/issues-policies/connecticut-tools-housing-shortage

Norwalk ACTS highlights findings from the 2025 DataHaven Equity Report
https://www.nancyonnorwalk.com/norwalk-acts-presents-findings-from-2025-equity-report/

Opinion: The closure of The Pride Center and its broader community impact
https://www.newhavenindependent.org/2026/03/04/opinion-why-the-pride-centers-closure-matters/

Homelessness in Connecticut is rising amid uncertain federal support
https://ctmirror.org/2026/02/27/ct-homelessness-is-up-and-federal-support-remains-uncertain/

Commentary: Addressing homelessness requires addressing housing
https://ctmirror.org/2026/03/17/its-not-complicated-homelessness-is-a-housing-problem-danya/

DataHaven Youth Action Council leads interactive public health and urban planning workshop
https://www.instagram.com/p/DXAiRB4kccv/

DataHaven participates in AAPI data visibility and inclusion convening at the Legislative Office Building
https://www.instagram.com/p/DXZeDL3ERE3/