Land Use Commissioner Training
Land Use Commissioner Training Requirements (new for 2023)
As of January 1, 2023, land use commissioners in the State of Connecticut are required to attend mandatory training. Commissioners who are in office on 1/1/2023 must complete four (4) hours of training by 1/1/2024, and once every four years thereafter, or once every term for which such member is elected or appointed if such term is longer than four years. Those taking office after 1/1/2023 must complete four (4) hours of training not later than one year after taking office, and once every four years thereafter, or once every term for which such member is elected or appointed if such term is longer than four years.
For additional information on upcoming trainings, please check the CT Center for Land Use Education and Research (CLEAR) Training Calendar which is updated regularly.
At least 1 hour out of the 4-hour biennial training requirement must come from the Affordable and Fair Housing Policies Section which includes the following topics:
- Zoning Laws and Segregation
- The Fair Housing Act
- Municipal Land Use Planning and Zoning Responsibilities Under the Fair Housing Act
- The Meaning of Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing and How it Applies to Municipalities
- Planning and Zoning to Affirmatively Further Fair Housing
- Zoning Reforms to Promote Diverse Housing Options
- What is Affordable Housing, Who Needs It, and How Has It Evolved Over the Years?
- Addressing Community Affordable Housing Needs with the Public
Commissioners should review the CT Office of Policy and Management (OPM) guidelines for more information.