Delnicki Applauds Congressional Action to Restore Tax Relief for Homeowners with Crumbling Foundations

HARTFORD – State Representative Tom Delnicki (R-South Windsor) today applauded the bipartisan advancement of federal legislation that would restore a critical tax deduction for Connecticut homeowners forced to repair crumbling foundations caused by pyrrhotite.

The proposal, championed by John B. Larson and Joe Courtney, would allow affected homeowners to once again claim the federal casualty loss deduction for unreimbursed foundation repair costs, including retroactive relief dating back to 2021.

Delnicki, who attended Tuesday’s press conference at the Legislative Office Building, said the announcement marks another important step forward for families who have spent years dealing with the financial hardship caused by crumbling foundations.

“I appreciate Representatives Larson and Courtney for continuing this fight,” Delnicki said. “I hope the full House acts swiftly so homeowners can receive the relief they’ve earned.”

“For years, I’ve stood alongside homeowners fighting for meaningful relief from this devastating problem. We have helped over 1000 homeowners in the state, and 125 in South Windsor with their foundations,” State Rep. Tom Delnicki (R-South Windsor) said. “Families should not be punished because their homes were built with defective concrete. Restoring this tax deduction is a commonsense solution that will help ease the financial burden on many Connecticut homeowners, including residents here in South Windsor.”

Since the crumbling foundations crisis first emerged, Delnicki has been a consistent advocate for impacted homeowners, supporting state efforts to expand financial assistance, strengthen testing and accountability, and work with federal partners to secure additional relief. He said the committee’s bipartisan action is encouraging and urged Congress to quickly pass the legislation.