NH HB1655

Establishes annual fees on properties benefiting from waterbodies created by state-owned dams: $100 for direct waterfront access and $50 for deeded water access rights

Exempts properties enrolled in current use or classified as working farms from the fees

Municipalities collect the fees and may retain an additional $5 per property for administrative costs, with all other proceeds deposited into the Dam Maintenance Fund

Department of Revenue Administration responsible for identifying affected properties, enforcing collections, and applying 8% annual interest and liens on unpaid fees

Estimated to generate approximately $3 million annually for the Dam Maintenance Fund, with local municipalities receiving an estimated $180,000 in administrative fees (effective July 1, 2026)