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NH HB1713
Bill
Status
12/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Brian Cole
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AI Summary
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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
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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%
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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
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Requires the Authority to impose recorded affordability restrictions on housing developed on transferred properties to ensure continued affordability for eligible persons
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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