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Crumbling Foundations

Information for Homeowners With Crumbling Foundations
 


 

A Crisis Affecting More Than Three Dozen Towns Across North-Central Connecticut

In recent years, more and more homeowners in our region have discovered that their home foundations are crumbling due to the presence of a mineral called pyrrhotite in the stone aggregate originally used to mix the concrete. During this time, I have met with affected homeowners, participated in community forums, and discussed the matter with state and local officials from impacted regions. The high cost of repairs for homeowners, the prevalence of the problem in our region, and the  economic impacts require a comprehensive response. I have worked persistently towards such a collaborative approach and I will continue to organize state and local officials, federal agencies, private industry, and other stakeholders to address this crisis head-on.

At the federal level, I have identified programs and resources that could be applied to fixing crumbling foundations, and have consulted with agencies including the Federal Trade Commission, Consumer Product Safety Commission, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Army Corps of Engineers, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency, among others, to work towards finding an “all of the above” approach to handling this crisis.

Courtney speaks to a homeowners group about crumbling foundations in 2015
 

More on Crumbling Foundations

August 25, 2020 Press Release
“It's good to see the funding we worked to secure for crumbling foundations research get turned around so quickly, and even better to see it put to use here with the experts at UCONN in eastern Connecticut,” said Congressman Courtney.
July 30, 2020 Press Release
“This report makes clear that our work is far from over,” said the Members in a joint statement.
July 17, 2020 Press Release
This week, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) wrote to stakeholders in the crumbling foundations crisis to update them on some important recent actions that could help save money for eastern Connecticut homeowners and municipalities.
July 1, 2020 Press Release
“The Moving Forward Act is the first infrastructure package in history to address the crumbling foundations crisis,” said Rep. Courtney.
April 22, 2020 Press Release
“I’ve been working to secure clarification on this issue for months now,” said Congressman Courtney.
March 30, 2020 Press Release
“Concerns about retaining the value of a home are even more important during times of economic uncertainty like these,” said Congressman Courtney.
February 7, 2020 Press Release
During the webinar, IRS staff will answer questions about crumbling foundations and tax issues. They will also discuss the property casualty loss deduction, and how this tax deduction can help homeowners with crumbling foundations.
December 16, 2019 Press Release
“Thousands of homeowners in Connecticut and Massachusetts have crumbling foundations,” said the delegation in a joint statement.
November 25, 2019 Press Release
“We are grateful for the response from the IRS providing clarity that CFSIC is not required under federal law and regulations to issue 1099 tax forms to those receiving this critical assistance to repair their homes,” the delegation said.
November 13, 2019 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) released the following statement after the Connecticut Supreme Court ruled against thousands of eastern Connecticut homeowners in a decision that exempts many insurers from having to cover repairs to homes with structural damage caused by crumbling concrete foundations.

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