Housing

failed · New Hampshire · House Feb 5, 2026

HB 1405: relative to the housing finance authority's affordable housing guarantee program.

HB 1405 establishes a program allowing New Hampshire's Housing Finance Authority to guarantee up to 80% of loans for affordable housing projects. This reduces risk for lenders financing housing where costs (rent/mortgage plus utilities/taxes) do not exceed 30% of residents' income, defined as 50-80% of state median income. The program limits annual guarantees to $30 million per lender and $300 million total statewide. It directly affects lenders, housing developers, and low/moderate-income residents seeking affordable homes.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates loan guarantee program to fund affordable housing projects for low/moderate-income residents (50-80% median income), reducing lender risk to increase development and affordability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Mortgages

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failed · New Hampshire · House Mar 11, 2026

HB 1464: relative to discrimination, harassment, and violence based on political affiliation or opinion.

HB 1464 defines "political affiliation or opinion" to include First Amendment-protected activities like supporting political parties or candidates. It prohibits discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations based on political views, and bans politically motivated harassment or economic interference (such as doxxing to cause job loss). The bill creates new criminal penalties: class A misdemeanors for harassment targeting political views, and class B felonies if economic harm or threats of violence occur. It directly affects workers, businesses, and anyone facing political harassment, expanding existing anti-discrimination laws to cover political expression.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill creates new criminal penalties (class A/B offenses) for politically motivated harassment, expanding criminalization beyond existing laws.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits political discrimination in housing, directly strengthening tenant protections against bias based on political views.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill prohibits employment discrimination based on political views, protecting workers' rights against harassment and economic harm like doxxing for job loss, directly advancing labor protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Civil Rights Employment Discrimination

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failed · New Hampshire · Senate May 14, 2026

SB 508: relative to the zoning board of adjustments appeal period.

SB 508 requires all grounds for appealing zoning board decisions to be stated in the initial appeal notice, directly affecting applicants, municipalities, and planning boards. It adds a new provision mandating that cities and towns must stamp and accept revised zoning plans within 3 business days of submission, provided the revisions address specific comments from the initial review. The bill also limits applicants to one revision round unless original comments were unaddressed, preventing repeated requests for changes beyond the initial review conditions. These changes aim to streamline the zoning approval process by setting clear timelines and revision limits. The bill applies to all municipalities in New Hampshire with zoning boards of adjustments.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingStreamlines zoning approval process, reducing delays for housing development and facilitating construction projects.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Zoning

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failed · New Hampshire · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 1553: relative to pet-related fees and rent in residential tenancies.

HB 1553 limits landlords to charging no more than 1% of a unit’s monthly rent for pet-related fees, regardless of how many pets a tenant keeps. It bans nonrefundable pet fees entirely, affecting tenants with companion animals and landlords who previously charged such fees. Exceptions include service animals under disability law and charges for actual damage caused by a pet. Tenants can sue landlords who violate these rules and recover damages plus legal costs.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingLimits pet fees to 1% rent, bans nonrefundable charges, and protects tenants from excessive costs - directly strengthens tenant rights and affordability in housing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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signed · New Hampshire · House Jun 2, 2026

HB 1540: relative to municipal health ordinances and accessory dwelling units and relative to on-premises licenses for licensed barbershops and salons.

HB 1540 establishes statewide rules for accessory dwelling units (ADUs), allowing one ADU per single-family home as a matter of right in most zoning districts without extra lot size or design requirements beyond those for the main home. In protected shoreland areas, municipalities may permit ADUs as a matter of right or through conditional permits, and they can choose to allow detached units if they meet specific environmental and zoning standards. The bill prohibits multiple ADUs per home, ADUs in townhouses (attached multi-family properties), ADUs on rented land, and separate sales of ADUs from the main house without municipal approval. It provides municipalities with clear guidance for zoning, permitting, and environmental protections related to ADUs while standardizing requirements across the state.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAllows one ADU per single-family home as a matter of right in most zones, increasing housing supply without restrictive lot/design requirements, directly advancing affordable housing development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Zoning

failed · New Hampshire · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 1525: relative to zoning restrictions concerning dwelling unit occupancy.

HB 1525 requires New Hampshire municipalities to permit at least two unrelated people per bedroom in single-family homes located within areas zoned for multi-family residential use. This change applies specifically to single-family dwellings on individual lots in multi-family zones, without altering state building or fire safety codes. The bill defines a "bedroom" as any room primarily intended for sleeping, even if used for other purposes, and clarifies that local regulations cannot override this occupancy standard. It directly affects homeowners, renters, and local governments by expanding housing flexibility in designated multi-family zones.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingHB 1525 permits two unrelated people per bedroom in single-family homes within multi-family zones, increasing housing affordability by allowing higher occupancy without new construction or code changes.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Zoning

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failed · New Hampshire · House Feb 5, 2026

HB 1625: relative to annual reporting on accessory dwelling unit construction and use.

HB 1625 requires New Hampshire's Office of Planning and Development to produce an annual report on accessory dwelling units (ADUs), including data on their type (attached/detached), occupancy (owner, tenant, vacant), use as short-term rentals, affordability status, and conversions from existing structures. The report must include specific metrics to help state and local governments plan for housing growth and development. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, and does not change ADU construction rules or funding requirements. The state anticipates the reporting system will require new staff and cost between $100,000 and $500,000 annually.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires annual ADU reporting to inform housing planning, supporting data-driven development and potential expansion of affordable housing options.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development Zoning

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failed · New Hampshire · House Mar 16, 2026

HB 1171: relative to eviction safeguards for tenants whose Social Security payments are disrupted.

HB 1171 creates a 90-day grace period for renters who miss rent payments due to an unexpected interruption in their monthly Social Security benefits. The bill directly affects residential tenants in New Hampshire whose Social Security payments are halted unexpectedly, providing time to secure alternative housing or funding without facing immediate eviction. It amends state law to require landlords to grant this 90-day extension when rent is missed specifically because of disrupted Social Security payments. The law takes effect January 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates 90-day eviction grace period for tenants with Social Security disruptions, directly protecting tenant rights and preventing housing instability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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failed · New Hampshire · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 1732: relative to housing accessibility and voucher allocation in new multi-unit developments.

HB 1732 requires new multi-unit housing developments (over 6 units) approved on or after January 1, 2027, to reserve 5% of units for residents eligible for federal housing vouchers and design another 5% of units to meet universal accessibility standards. This directly affects developers of new residential projects and impacts residents with disabilities, as well as individuals using federal housing vouchers. The bill mandates compliance monitoring by regional housing authorities and requires the state health department and housing finance agency to create informational resources for developers. It does not provide new state funding but estimates minimal costs for administrative support.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates 5% affordable units for voucher users and 5% accessible units in new developments, directly increasing affordable housing access and tenant protections for disabled residents.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Tags People with Disabilities

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failed · New Hampshire · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 1417: enabling municipalities, cities, and towns to adopt a land value tax system and making an appropriation therefor.

HB 1417 allows New Hampshire towns, cities, and villages to implement a land value tax (LVT) system, where land is taxed at a higher rate than buildings or improvements. Municipalities must hold a public hearing and adopt the system via local vote, setting separate tax rates for land value (higher) and improvement value (lower or zero), with a transition plan. The bill requires transparent public reporting of parcel-level land and improvement values and appropriates funds to the Department of Revenue Administration for implementation support. It ensures existing education and county taxes remain unchanged, and all state tax exemptions still apply first to building improvements before land. This policy shifts the tax burden from buildings to land ownership, aiming to encourage efficient land use and housing development.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEnables land value taxation (LVT), a fiscal reform promoting equitable tax structures and transparent budgeting by taxing land higher than improvements.92% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingEnables land value tax, incentivizing housing development by taxing land higher than buildings, potentially increasing affordability through reduced land speculation.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Land Use Property Development Property Taxes

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