Housing

died · New Hampshire · House Mar 4, 2026

HB 1375: prohibiting landlords from charging more than one application fee per tenant every 12 months.

HB 1375 prohibits landlords from charging more than one application fee per tenant within any 12-month period, regardless of how many rental units the tenant applies for or leases under the same landlord or agent. It specifically covers all fees related to processing rental applications, including background checks, credit checks, and administrative costs. This law directly affects tenants seeking rental housing and landlords managing applications. The bill takes effect 60 days after enactment, ensuring tenants pay only one fee for multiple applications to the same landlord within a year.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits multiple application fees, reducing tenant costs and protecting against unfair charges, directly strengthening tenant rights.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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failed · New Hampshire · Senate Jan 29, 2026

SB 471: relative to affordable housing investment fees.

SB 471 allows New Hampshire municipalities to impose fees on new developments (like subdivisions or buildings) that don’t meet local affordable housing requirements. These fees must be kept separate from general funds and spent *only* on affordable housing projects through specific entities like the NH Housing Finance Authority or local housing authorities. Fees are collected when planning approvals or building permits are issued, and municipalities must report annual spending. The bill requires fees to directly address local affordable housing needs without altering existing planning board authority.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates fees collected from developers be exclusively spent on affordable housing projects, creating dedicated funding for essential public housing programs through specified entities.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates fees on non-compliant developments to fund affordable housing exclusively through designated entities like NH Housing Finance Authority, directly advancing affordable housing investment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance

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failed · New Hampshire · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 1143: relative to the remediation of mold in rental housing.

HB 1143 requires landlords to fix significant mold problems in rental housing, directly affecting landlords (who must remediate) and tenants (who gain protection from unhealthy conditions). It defines "significant mold" as visible growth or detectable behind walls/carpet using professional tools, adding this as a violation of minimum housing standards. Municipal officers can now inspect properties, issue remediation orders, and pursue enforcement for such violations. The bill takes effect 60 days after enactment, giving local authorities clear authority to address mold hazards.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires mold remediation in rentals to prevent respiratory illnesses, aligning with public health protection under housing standards.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates landlord remediation of significant mold, directly protecting tenants from unhealthy conditions and enforcing housing standards.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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died · New Hampshire · House Feb 9, 2026

CACR 16: relating to property. Providing that individuals may sleep on property they own or have a legal right to occupy.

CACR 16 is a proposed constitutional amendment that would add a new right to the New Hampshire Constitution, protecting individuals who own property or have a legal right to occupy it from being prohibited from sleeping there. The amendment states that no law or ordinance may restrict this activity solely because it involves sleeping, as long as the person's presence on the property is otherwise lawful. It directly affects property owners and tenants with legal occupancy rights by preventing local governments from criminalizing sleeping on their own property or property they lawfully occupy. The amendment must be approved by voters in the November 2026 general election to take effect.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProtects right to sleep on legal property, preventing restrictions that could displace occupants with lawful occupancy rights.90% confidence

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in committee · New Hampshire · House Aug 21, 2026

HB 1753: establishing the New Hampshire first for veterans program and authority.

HB 1753 establishes the New Hampshire First for Veterans Program and Authority to support veterans, service members, and their families across the state. The program will provide funding to address key priorities like ending veteran homelessness, matching veterans with veteran-friendly jobs, improving access to mental and physical healthcare (including suicide prevention and substance use treatment), and supporting military skills transfer and education opportunities. The New Hampshire First for Veterans Authority, governed by a 22-member board appointed by state leaders, will coordinate these efforts through public-private partnerships. This program directly affects veterans and their families by creating structured support systems for housing, employment, healthcare, and career transition.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly funds mental/physical healthcare access, suicide prevention, and substance use treatment for veterans through dedicated program funding.92% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly states 'ending veteran homelessness' as a key priority, directly addressing housing needs through funding for housing support programs.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransEstablishes program funding for veteran homelessness prevention, healthcare access, job matching, and education - directly advancing veterans' services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing Veteran Mental Health

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vetoed · New Hampshire · House Aug 19, 2026

HB 1726: relative to the sale of surplus state-owned land and establishing a commission to study the sale of state-owned property.

HB 1726 requires New Hampshire state agencies to identify surplus property suitable for affordable housing development and make it available to qualified developers at below-market rates. The bill mandates that at least 20% of housing units developed on such property must remain affordable to low- and moderate-income households for a minimum of 20 years, with legal restrictions ensuring this use. It also prioritizes municipal grant funding for communities collaborating with state agencies on identifying and rezoning eligible land. The bill does not provide new state funding but allows agencies to retain proceeds from property sales for one additional budget cycle. This directly affects state agencies, qualified housing developers, and low-to-moderate-income households seeking affordable housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates 20% affordable units for 20 years on surplus property, requiring state agencies to prioritize affordable housing development and enforce long-term affordability restrictions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Property Development

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in committee · New Hampshire · Senate Feb 19, 2026

SB 419: relative to the housing champion designation and program and the affordable housing fund, and making appropriations therefor.

SB 419 expands the "housing champion" designation to include local governments that adopt zoning rules allowing child care centers near jobs (like on commercially zoned land without special permits, meeting health department standards). It allocates $5 million to the housing champion program fund and $10 million to the affordable housing fund for the 2026-2027 biennium, both non-lapsing. These funds will support affordable housing projects and local efforts to improve housing access. The bill directly affects towns and cities that change zoning to integrate childcare with commercial development.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $5M to housing champion fund and $10M to affordable housing fund, increasing state funding for housing initiatives.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAllocates $5M to housing champion program and $10M to affordable housing fund, expanding designations to support housing access through zoning reforms.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Property Development Zoning

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died · New Hampshire · House Feb 11, 2026

HB 1145: relative to affordable housing investment fees.

HB 1145 allows New Hampshire municipalities to impose fees on new developments (like housing projects or subdivisions) that don’t meet local affordable housing requirements. These fees must be kept separate from general city funds and spent *only* on affordable housing - through state housing authorities, community development programs, or local housing agencies. Fees are collected at key development stages (e.g., when a building permit is issued) and must be reported annually on how they’re used. The bill gives municipalities flexibility to set fee amounts based on local needs but requires strict transparency in spending.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates dedicated municipal fees exclusively for affordable housing funding, directly advancing public service investment through targeted fiscal allocation.92% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates fees on non-compliant developments to fund affordable housing exclusively through designated housing programs, directly advancing affordable housing investment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Building Codes Community Development

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in committee · New Hampshire · House Mar 11, 2026

HB 1004: exempting certain dwelling units from automatic sprinkler system requirements.

HB 1004 exempts detached residential buildings with up to four dwelling units (such as single-family homes, duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes) from automatic sprinkler system requirements in new construction, renovations, or conversions. The bill amends state building and fire codes to remove the mandate for sprinklers in these properties while allowing local authorities to require alternative water sources like cisterns or dry hydrants. Existing buildings without sprinklers are not required to retrofit them, and the exemption applies to all new projects starting 60 days after the bill's passage.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRemoves sprinkler requirement for small multi-unit housing (duplexes, fourplexes), reducing construction costs to support affordable housing development.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Building Codes

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died · New Hampshire · House Aug 20, 2026

HB 1098: relative to municipalities denying building or occupancy permits for property adjacent to class VI roads under certain circumstances.

HB 1098 allows New Hampshire municipalities to deny building or occupancy permits for properties adjacent to class VI highways if specific conditions aren't met. It requires towns to first vote to permit construction after planning board review, explicitly state they won’t maintain the road or assume liability for damages, and ensure applicants record this notice in property records. The bill directly affects property owners seeking to build near class VI roads and local governments managing land use. It becomes effective July 2, 2026, clarifying when municipalities may consider road safety and maintenance in permit decisions.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingRestricts housing development by enabling municipalities to deny permits near class VI roads unless specific liability conditions are met, limiting new construction opportunities.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Land Use

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