SB00363

An Act Allowing Municipalities To Impose Commercial Vacancy Assessments In Certain Districts.

Introduced·2/26/26

Connecticut SB00363 allows municipalities to impose assessments on vacant commercial properties in defined districts.

Connecticut SB00363 permits municipalities to impose a commercial vacancy assessment of five dollars per square foot on vacant commercial properties in defined districts. The bill defines "vacant" as not occupied or actively used for more than 180 days in an assessment year. Municipalities can adopt ordinances to impose this assessment on properties zoned for commercial use and not used for residential purposes. The assessment is due on the same date as real property taxes and can be appealed. The act takes effect on October 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

PD Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Substitute)

16 Yea

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5 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 4

12:00 AM

Planning and Development Public Hearing

History

Apr 1

Senate

Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office

Apr 1

Senate

Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate

Apr 1

Senate

Senate Calendar Number 223