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2024 State Legislative Session
Different ways of addressing the state’s severe shortage of housing are at the forefront of the 2024 session of the New Hampshire Legislature.
The session promises to be a busy time for housing advocates, with dozens of bills relating to increasing the supply of housing. Chief among these will be bills coming from the House Special Committee on Housing, formed by the Speaker almost a year ago in response to the crisis of housing supply and affordability statewide. The Special Committee spent months receiving testimony, then started drafting legislation over the summer. Its bill will address issues with accessory dwelling units, local and state permit approvals, and promotion of manufactured housing, among others.
The Senate will also be busy with bills to increase the annual appropriation to the state’s affordable housing trust fund, establishment of a historic housing preservation tax credit, and a “HOMEnibus” bill that will focus on improvements to the local regulatory environment.
Take a look at the bills NH Housing is tracking this session (as of 2.15.24).
Making Homeownership Happen! Podcast – Episode 1: The Year of Housing
This year presents a unique opportunity for the state to pioneer measures that could reshape homeownership and enhance housing affordability. Ben Frost, Deputy Executive Director & Chief Legal Officer of NH Housing, talks with host Matt Gallant about these potential game-changers now being debated during the 2024 legislative session. Join us to gain a deeper understanding of these bills and how they could impact the future of homeownership.
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State Legislative Study Commissions and Committees
- Council on Housing Stability Strategic Plan (2021-2024)
- Commission to Study Barriers to Increased Density of Land Development in New Hampshire. (SB 43, 2019) Final Report, issued November 13, 2020.