Overview

The Town of Glastonbury is committed to supporting a diverse and sustainable housing supply for current and future residents. Currently, about 40% of renter households and 20% of homeowner households in Glastonbury are considered cost-burdened, meaning that they spend more than 30% of their income on housing. This page explains some of the Town's tools for increasing affordable housing and where to find additional resources.

Planning Tools

Affordable Housing Plan (2022-2027)

• The Town’s Affordable Housing Plan guides the Town’s efforts to expand affordable and diverse housing.
• Public Act 25-1, adopted in November 2025, now requires municipalities to adopt local or regional Housing Growth Plans, which will replace Affordable Housing Plans starting in 2028.
• The Plan has prompted several initiatives, such as the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, zoning reform, and construction of new affordable housing.

View the 2022-2027 Plan here:

Funding Tools

Affordable Housing Trust Fund (established October 2025)

• The Fund supports housing for households earning less than 80% of the Area Median Income.
• The Fund can support:
  • New affordable housing development
  • Retention of existing affordable units
  • Conversion of existing market-rate housing to affordable housing
  • See FAQ section for more details and information on how to donate.

View the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Ordinance here for further details.

Regulatory Tools

Inclusionary Zoning (adopted July 2023, updated November 2024)

Inclusionary Zoning is a tool intended to encourage private development of affordable housing. In Glastonbury, multifamily developments that consist of 10 or more dwelling units must provide 14% of the units as affordable to households earning 80% of the Area Median Income.

Building Zone Regulations Update (initiated November 2024)

The Building Zone Regulations Update Project is a multi-year effort to overhaul the decades old zoning code. One aspect of the project will be aligning the code with the housing goals and strategies framed in the Town’s Plan of Conservation and Development and Affordable Housing Plan.

View more information about the Building Zone Regulations Update Project here:

FAQs/Resources

Where can I get help with housing or rental assistance?
Social Services provides information and resources for residents seeking help with housing or rental assistance. For housing support, please visit the Housing Resources webpage. If you are experiencing a crisis and need financial assistance, please call Social Services at 860-652-7638 to speak with a social worker.

Where can I apply for affordable housing in Glastonbury?
The Housing Authority of the Town of Glastonbury offers 434 affordable apartments in five Glastonbury housing developments, and 37 Housing Choice Vouchers. For more information, visit www.glastha.org.

How can I donate to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund?
Sources of funds can be monetary gifts, grants, loans, or monies received from state and federal agencies. Donations can be made to the Fund by sending a check to the Office of Community Development at the address below:

Office of Community Development
2155 Main Street
Glastonbury, CT 06033

Please make out checks to the Town of Glastonbury with “Affordable Housing Trust Fund” in the memo field.

When is the Affordable Housing Trust Fund annual report issued?
The first report will be published in October 2026, with updates posted online. Please visit this page for future updates. Further details on the fund can be found here.

What was the Affordable Housing Steering Committee?
The Affordable Housing Steering Committee was instituted in the spring of 2021 to guide the development of the Affordable Housing Plan, adopted by the Glastonbury Town Council on June 14, 2022. View their documents, including meeting minutes, here.

What is the Affordable Housing Land Use Appeals Act (CGS 8-30g)?
The Affordable Housing Land Use Appeals Act was passed in 1989 to help address the shortage of affordable housing in Connecticut. The law allows certain housing developments to proceed under a streamlined approval process in communities where affordable housing is limited. More information can be found here:

For questions regarding affordable housing planning in Glastonbury, please reach out to planning@glastonbury-ct.gov