Pursuant to Section 7-148b through 7-148f of the General Statutes of Connecticut, and Section 802 of the Town Charter, there is hereby created a fair rent commission which shall consist of seven (7) electors and residents of the town who shall be appointed by town council.

All members of the commission shall be appointed by the Town Council in the manner provided in Section 802 of the Town Charter.

The members shall be appointed to serve a term of four (4) years, except for initial terms, which may run for two (2) or four (4) years, with three (3) members’ terms expiring after four (4) years. The commission shall include an equal number of landlords and tenants with a minimum of one (1) each. The members of the commission shall serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for necessary and actual expenses incurred in the performance of their official duties. The Executive Director of the Glastonbury Housing Authority shall be assigned to the commission and shall serve without vote as an ex officio member of the commission.

The Fair Rent Commission will meet as needed.

View Fair Rent Commission Minutes and Agendas as filed with the Town Clerk here.

• Article XV11 of the Town of Glastonbury Code of Ordinances outlines the duties and protocols of the Fair Rent Commission. Please visit the Town Clerk’s online database to view the article in full:  ARTICLE XVII. - FAIR RENT COMMISSION | Code of Ordinances | Glastonbury, CT | Municode Library
• The general rules and regulations of the Fair Rent Commission are further detailed through an addendum to the Town Ordinances.
• For additional information, please visit the CT State Department of Housing website to review State Statute – Section 7-148b. Creation of Fair Rent Commission: https://portal.ct.gov/doh/doh/housing/fair-rent-commission

Timely News: Commission Seeking Candidates to Fill Vacant Positions

The Town of Glastonbury is currently seeking non-democratic candidates to fill several vacant positions on the Fair Rent Commission. Please click here to learn more.

For further information about the Fair Rent Commission, please contact the Town Manager's office.