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NH HB1273
Bill
Status
12/1/2025
Primary Sponsor
Chris Muns
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AI Summary
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Renames "coastal resilience incentive zone" to "flood resilience incentive zone" (FRIZ), expanding eligibility beyond coastal areas to any municipality using the New Hampshire Flood Hazards Viewer to identify at-risk structures
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Expands qualifying improvements to include raising structures above base flood elevation, flood diversion systems, drainage gates, sea/lake/river walls, flood-resistant building materials, vegetated rooftops, bioswales, and electrical/mechanical system upgrades that reduce flood damage
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Authorizes municipalities to create a FRIZ revolving fund that can receive public and private funding and provide grants or below-market loans to property owners for flood resilience improvements
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Allows municipalities to impose a flood resilience fee of up to $0.50 per $1,000 of assessed property value, collected either municipality-wide or only within the FRIZ
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Permits municipalities to offer annual property tax credits between $100 and $1,000 for up to 5 years for properties with qualifying flood resilience improvements, with total credits not exceeding the investment value
Legislative Description
Enabling municipal support and incentives for residential flood resilience improvements.
Last Action
Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
2/27/2026