Danbury To Receive $47.3M Boost In Connecticut State Budget

DANBURY, CT — Danbury is set to receive an additional $47.3 million in state funding over the next two years, thanks to increases across several aid programs in Connecticut’s newly approved biennial budget.

The funding includes boosts in Municipal Grants-in-Aid, Town Road Aid, PILOT funding, Education Cost Sharing, Special Education, and Supplemental Revenue Sharing. The total includes $23.66 million in both fiscal years 2026 and 2027.

City officials and lawmakers say the support reflects a coordinated effort by Danbury’s Democratic legislative delegation — state Reps. Farley Santos, Bob Godfrey, Raghib Allie-Brennan, Ken Gucker, and state Sen. Julie Kushner — in partnership with Mayor Roberto Alves.

"This is a significant and much-needed increase in funding for Danbury," Rep. Allie-Brennan said. "I’m proud to have worked alongside the mayor and his team to help secure these resources, which will support our schools, ease pressure on local taxpayers, and strengthen city services. It’s a big win for our community."

Lawmakers noted the funding builds on previous gains, with more than $250 million secured for Danbury in the past three years through various state programs.

The budget also includes $1 million for Regional Hospice in Danbury for pediatric care and funding for facility improvements at Danbury Youth Services.

Mayor Alves praised the outcome as a result of strong local-state collaboration. “This support shows the strong partnership we’ve created with our state leaders,” he said. “We’re delivering for Danbury.”