ConnecticutLaw bars separate utility connections for accessory dwelling units
Starting October 1, 2026, local governments and utility providers may not require a separate utility connection for an accessory dwelling unit or charge for one.
What it does
Local governments and utility providers may not require a separate utility connection for an accessory dwelling unit or charge a connection fee or capacity charge for one. The exception applies when the unit was built with a new single-family home on the same lot.
Argument forHomeowners may avoid extra connection fees when adding a small home on their lot, which could make the project less costly.
Argument againstUtilities may have less money to cover the cost of serving added homes when they cannot charge for a separate connection or capacity.
More detail
The law bars local governments and utility providers from requiring a separate utility connection for an accessory dwelling unit or charging a connection fee or capacity charge for one. This rule applies to municipalities, special districts, sewer and water authorities, and water companies, including for water and sewer service. An accessory dwelling unit may be treated as a new home when calculating connection fees or capacity charges only if it was built with a new single-family home on the same lot. The provision takes effect October 1, 2026.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- May 7SIGNED BY Governor Ned LamontBecame Law
- May 6TRANSMITTED BY SECRETARY OF THE STATE TO GOVERNORTo Governor
- May 6TRANSMITTED TO SECRETARY OF THE STATE
- May 4PUBLIC ACT 26-7
- Apr 30IN CONCURRENCE
- Vote recorded Senate Roll Call Vote 211. Result: pass.Upper
- Apr 30SENATE PASSEDPassed Senate
- Apr 30RULES SUSPENDED
- Apr 28SENATE CALENDAR NUMBER 476
- Apr 28FAV. RPT., TAB. FOR CAL., SEN.Minor
- Apr 27IMMEDIATE TRANSMITTAL TO THE SENATE
- Vote recorded House Roll Call Vote 108. Result: pass.Lower
- Apr 27HOUSE PASSEDPassed House
- Mar 25FILE NO. 162
- Mar 25HOUSE CALENDAR NUMBER 137
- Mar 25FAV. RPT., TABLED FOR HOUSE CALENDARMinor
- Mar 25RPTD. OUT OF LCO
- Mar 19REFERRED TO Office of Legislative Research AND Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/24/26Minor
- Mar 9FILED WITH LCOMinor
- Mar 6Joint Favorable SubstituteMinor
- Feb 20PUBLIC HEARING 0227
- Feb 19REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Planning and DevelopmentIntroduced
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