Hartford Housing Success

Published on December 05, 2025

Mayor Arulampalam at press conference announcing housing success updates

Hartford celebrates the success of its Housing Task Force in addressing negligent landlords.

Mayor Arulampalam reported a 93% success rate with the initial problem owners, leading to property sales or compliance. Enforcement is up (31% increase in violation notices, 20% drop in 311 calls). The city expanded its list, exposing new owners to hold them accountable and improve housing quality.