The Fair Rent Commission is comprised of nine members, all of whom must reside in the City of New Haven. At the time of their appointment, at least five of the commission’s members shall be residential tenants living in the City of New Haven.

Members are appointed by the Mayor and must be approved by the Board of Alders. Term of commission membership is three years.

The commission conducts studies and investigations into rentals charged for housing accommodations within the City as it deems appropriate to carry out its duties. This body also receives complaints, inquiries and other communications concerning alleged excessive rental charges in housing accommodations within the City.

The commission also conducts hearings, either on its own motion or on complaints or requests for investigation submitted to it by any interested person.

View a complete list of the commission’s powers and duties under: Chapter 12 ¾, Sec. 12 ¾-4 of the City’s Code of General Ordinances.

Fair Rent Commission Procedures