WSHU — CFSIC reaches 1,000 repaired homes, a significant milestone. Commentary on the scope of remaining work makes clear the program still has far to go.
https://www.wshu.org/connecticut-news/2024-10-15/ct-homes-crumbling-foundationsreplaced
CT Public Radio: Many will now be able to deduct the cost of repairs from their federal taxes over the next two decades. Tax Relief Extended For Conn. Homeowners With Crumbling Foundations | Connecticut Public
U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO-20-649) — significant federal documentation of the crisis. The full extent of affected homes remains unknown; federal tools to help are limited. https://www.gao.gov/assets/gao-20-649.pdf
Hartford Courant — Manchester’s grand list shows the ongoing valuation impact of defective foundations on the municipal tax base. A pattern repeated across affected towns. https://www.courant.com/community/manchester/hc-news-manchester-grand-list20210127-ijo7eyeqszekjndhr7hckoc34a-story.html
USGS — pyrrhotite occurs in rocks across many areas of the United States. Scientific and geographic context for understanding why certain regions are affected. https://pubs.er.usgs.gov/publication/fs20203017
MassLive — the problem extends into Massachusetts; the scale of need is documented at $350 million. A useful comparison point as Connecticut continues its own relief effort. https://www.masslive.com/news/2020/01/massachusetts-estimates-350m-needed-to-fix2000-homes-with-crumbling-foundations.html
One of a property owner’s biggest fears could be their home falling to the ground, but three local towns have teamed up to assist their residents Vernon, Ellington and Stafford receive $480K grant to test crumbling foundations | fox61.com
