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Read. Follow. Verify.Connecticut establishes a refundable income tax credit of up to $2,500 for eligible renters starting in 2027
Last action · April 16, 2026: File Number 663Sponsors: Jason Rojas and 13 others
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What This Bill Proposed
Starting with the 2027 tax year, this bill creates a refundable personal income tax credit of up to $2,500 for eligible renters with s of up to $75,000 for single filers and $150,000 for joint filers. Landlords and managing agents are required to issue a certificate of rent paid to renters by February 1 of the following year, which renters must file with their state tax returns.
Qualifying state residents can receive a direct tax refund for up to 20% of their annual rent payments minus 4% of their adjusted gross income, while the state General Fund anticipates an annual revenue loss of approximately $575 million beginning in 2028.
- The Connecticut General Assembly operates on a biennial budget cycle, considering major tax and revenue measures during regular legislative sessions. context
Who It Would Have Affected
Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
eligible renters
Eligible renters may claim a refundable personal income tax credit of up to $2,500 based on their annual rent payments and income.
owners and managing agents of rental properties
Property owners and managers are required to furnish certificates of rent paid to renters by February 1 and retain records of them for four years.
Department of Revenue Services
The department must process tax credits, issue refunds, develop affidavit forms, adopt implementing regulations, and submit annual legislative reports.
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · on the House floor.
Procedural history
12 actions- Apr 16, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyFile Number 663
- Apr 16, 2026HouseHouse Calendar Number 438
- Apr 16, 2026HouseFavorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House
- Apr 16, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyReported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office
- Apr 10, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyReferred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/15/26 5:00 PM
- Apr 1, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyFiled with Legislative Commissioners' Office
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- Mar 30, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyJoint Favorable Substitute
- Mar 12, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyPublic Hearing 03/16
- Mar 11, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyCommitteeReferred to Joint Committee on Finance, Revenue and Bonding
- Mar 10, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyDrafted by Committee
- Feb 13, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyVote to Draft
- Feb 10, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyCommitteeReferred to Joint Committee on Finance, Revenue and Bonding
Version history
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Sponsors
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Discoveries
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Significant General Fund Revenue Impact
The bill creates an ongoing General Fund revenue loss of approximately $575 million annually starting in FY 28 due to the refundable renter tax credit.
Connected Entities
Sources
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance20Lowered because this bill did not pass (its text scored 85)
- Controversy60Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment10Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz65Current news / social attention level
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