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For years, Connecticut’s Transfer Act made it difficult to redevelop industrial and commercial sites, adding delays, uncertainty, and high costs to transactions.


But change is here. The state is officially replacing the Transfer Act with a new, streamlined cleanup framework that focuses on actual contamination, not assumptions. This shift will unlock thousands of underutilized properties across Connecticut, paving the way for job creation, new development, and long-awaited revitalization.

Connecticut's Shift to Smarter Site Cleanup

In our latest blog, we break down what this policy overhaul means for:

🔹 Developers looking at industrial reuse

🔹 Municipalities hoping to attract investment

🔹 Investors and owners navigating environmental due diligence



The new regulations take effect in March 2026, but many sites may benefit from transition policies starting now. If you’re involved with a site impacted by the old law, now is the time to reassess.

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