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NH HB1713

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Brian Cole

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the governor and council to transfer surplus state-owned property to the New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority for development of affordable housing, bypassing standard property disposal procedures

  • Defines "eligible persons" as individuals or households earning up to 80% of area median income (low income) or between 80-140% of median income (moderate income), increasing the previous moderate income threshold from 120%

  • Establishes procedures for state agencies to notify the Housing Finance Authority when property becomes surplus, and allows the Authority to petition agencies directly about potential surplus properties

  • Requires the Authority to impose recorded affordability restrictions on housing developed on transferred properties to ensure continued affordability for eligible persons

  • Directs the Authority to adopt rules governing income thresholds, property uses, occupancy requirements, resale restrictions, and mixed-income housing unit percentages

Legislative Description

Relative to zoning conformity and redevelopment standards.

Last Action

Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/11/2026 House Journal 7

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Housing12/12/2025

Full Bill Text

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