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Hartford, CT Public Health Rules: Bed-Bug Rules (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified August 2026

Key Facts

Governing section
Hartford Municipal Code § 18-51(I)
State law tie-in
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-7a
Banned method
Glue traps alone don't satisfy duty
Occupant duty
Must notify owner, cooperate with treatment

Summary

Hartford's housing code requires landlords to exterminate bed bug infestations following state law, and bars glue traps and other stopgap measures from counting as compliance with the extermination duty.

Exterminate to prevent or eliminate an infestation of bed bugs in accordance with G.S. § 47a-7a; exterminate to prevent or eliminate infestations throughout a group living dwelling, hotel, or rooming house, or exterminate to prevent, or eliminate infestations in a dwelling. Glue traps, and other temporary measures that do not address the root causes of the infestation, will not be deemed acceptable methods for preventing or eliminating an infestation.

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Full Breakdown

Hartford Municipal Code § 18-51(I) obligates every housing owner to exterminate bed bug infestations in accordance with Connecticut General Statutes § 47a-7a, and to exterminate infestations generally in group living dwellings, hotels, rooming houses, and dwellings. The ordinance specifically disallows glue traps and other temporary measures that do not address the infestation's root cause from being treated as acceptable extermination. A companion duty in section 18-52(F) requires occupants to notify owners of suspected infestations and cooperate with inspection and treatment.

Violations & Fines

Failure to exterminate can trigger a notice of violation, then a citation with civil penalties up to $100 per day, capped at $7,500 per violation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who must exterminate bed bugs in a Hartford rental?
The owner. Hartford Municipal Code § 18-51(I) makes extermination the owner's duty, tied to Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-7a, regardless of building type.
Can a Hartford landlord just put out glue traps for bed bugs?
No. Section 18-51(I) says glue traps and other temporary measures that don't address the root cause are not acceptable extermination methods.

Sources & Official References

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