FALL 2025 NEWSLETTER
Our Fall 2025 Newsletter includes an update on the South Common Expansion, a resident profile, and a look at how much housing Kent has added over the decades.
OUR MISSION
The mission of Kent Affordable Housing is to develop, sustain, and advocate for affordable housing in the town of Kent, Connecticut.
We do it because we believe that affordable housing is the very best way to support and sustain an equitable community.
KENT HOUSING PLAN
The Town of Kent Housing Plan for 2022-2027 was created in accordance with a new law, 8-30j, which requires all towns in Connecticut to create a housing plan every five years. Kent’s plan calls for at least 20 dedicated affordable housing units to be created in the next five years. Click on the image to the right to read the plan.
THE NEED
Data released in December 2025 showed that 250 Kent households are cost burdened — that’s nearly 1 in 5 residents. A higher proportion of owners than renters are cost burdened.
🏠 Owner Households (935 total)
210 owner households (22%) are cost burdened — spending more than 30% of income on housing
90 owner households (10%) are severely cost burdened — spending more than 50% of income on housing
83%+ of extremely low-income owners face cost burden — many are likely long-term residents on fixed incomes
🏘️ Renter Households (340 total)
40 renter households (12%) are cost burdened
25 renter households (7%) are severely cost burdened
All 25 extremely low-income renter households face cost burden — 100% of the most vulnerable renters
(HUD CHAS Data, Released December 2025)
“I just moved … in December and I am eternally grateful to have finally gotten in. For the first time in my entire life, I have a secure living situation and get to stay in the beautiful town that I love so much. Thank you to all who have had a hand in making this resource available to people in need!”
— A new resident of a KAH property
SOUTH COMMON
South Common is a 24 unit rental facility just south of the town center, developed and owned by Kent Affordable Housing, which was completed in 2003. The units are affordable to households making 25-60% of the area median income.
STUART FARM
Stuart Farm has 13 rental units developed and owned by Kent Affordable Housing near the town center. It was built in three phases between 2010 and 2020. The apartments are affordable to households making 25-80% of the area median income.
Affordable Housing in Northwest Connecticut’s Small Towns: An Investment in the Community
This short film provides an overview of affordable housing in Northwest Connecticut.