Housing

signed · New Hampshire · House May 28, 2026

HB 348: relative to eligibility for local assistance.

HB 348 allows New Hampshire municipalities to require applicants for local assistance to have resided in the town or city for up to 90 days prior to applying. It mandates that local governments create written guidelines covering application processes, eligibility criteria (including acceptable residency proof like leases or utility bills), appeals, and other administrative details. The bill does not change current restrictions on cash payments for assistance. This directly affects individuals seeking local aid and gives municipalities authority to set residency requirements within the 90-day limit.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingAdds 90-day residency requirement for local assistance eligibility, restricting access to housing aid programs without expanding support.85% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationRequires 90-day residency for local assistance eligibility, restricting access for new residents including immigrants who may not meet this requirement.90% confidence

in committee · New Hampshire · House Jun 3, 2026

HB 635: relative to taxing non-profit entities who settle illegal immigrants as for-profit entities.

HB 635 would require non-profit organizations that provide housing, legal assistance, or other support to undocumented immigrants (defined as people in the U.S. without legal status) to pay business taxes as if they were for-profit entities. It defines "settling" to include offering housing, cash, legal aid, or help applying for government benefits to undocumented immigrants. The bill also allows the state to pay whistleblowers up to 10% of the tax owed for reporting such non-profits to the Department of Revenue Administration. This primarily affects 501(c)(3) non-profits engaging in these activities, expanding the tax base to include them under the business enterprise tax.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesImposes business taxes on non-profits that previously had exemptions, increasing tax burden for entities providing immigrant support services.95% confidence ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill imposes business taxes on non-profits providing housing to undocumented immigrants, increasing costs and reducing affordable housing access for this vulnerable group.90% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationForces non-profits aiding undocumented immigrants to pay for-profit taxes, creating financial barriers to housing, legal aid, and benefits access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes

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failed · New Hampshire · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 1349: relative to exemptions from multi-family zoning requirements for small or low-density communities.

HB 1349 exempts small, low-density municipalities (those with fewer than 250 residents per square mile based on U.S. Census data) from state requirements that typically mandate permitting multi-family housing on commercially zoned land. This directly affects towns meeting the population density threshold, regardless of whether the Census Bureau classifies them as rural or urban. The bill removes the obligation for these communities to allow multi-family development on commercial properties, using Census data to determine eligibility without considering overlapping area designations. The exemption applies immediately upon the bill's passage, changing zoning rules for eligible towns.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill exempts small municipalities from requiring multi-family housing on commercial land, limiting housing development and reducing affordable housing options.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development Zoning Tags Rural Communities

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signed · New Hampshire · House Jul 20, 2026

HB 1010: relative to multi-family residential development on commercially zoned land.

HB 1010 repeals a statewide law requiring New Hampshire municipalities to permit multi-family residential development (like apartment buildings) on land zoned for commercial use. This directly affects all cities and towns that previously had to allow such projects on commercial properties. The bill removes two specific statutes (RSA 674:79 and RSA 674:80) that created this mandate, giving local governments discretion over zoning decisions. The repeal takes effect on June 30, 2026.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingRepeals mandate requiring municipalities to permit multi-family housing on commercial land, removing a requirement that facilitated housing development and limiting local housing options.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development Zoning

failed · New Hampshire · House Mar 11, 2026

HB 1654: requiring a property owner to pay all taxes or charges on their property prior to being issued certain building or occupancy permits.

HB 1654 requires property owners to pay all back taxes and other charges on their property before being issued certain building or occupancy permits. The bill amends state law to allow building inspectors, with local legislative authorization, to withhold these permits until all outstanding financial obligations are settled. This directly affects property owners with unpaid taxes who seek to build or occupy a property. The key mechanism is that permit issuance is contingent on full payment of all taxes and charges due on the property.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires full tax payment before permits, promoting fiscal responsibility by ensuring collection of outstanding obligations and preventing revenue loss for state budgets.95% confidence ✗ HousingOpposes HousingRequires tax payment before permits, creating financial barrier to housing development and limiting new construction, aligning with 'limits housing development' indicator.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds Building Codes Landlords Property Taxes

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failed · New Hampshire · House Feb 5, 2026

HB 1006: relative to on-site parking requirements for accessory dwelling units.

HB 1006 changes parking rules for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) by requiring parking to be provided either on-site or at a legally dedicated off-site location only with municipal approval. This removes property owners' previous discretion to choose parking locations without local government permission. Municipalities may require up to one additional parking space per ADU if they require parking for the main house. The bill amends existing law to eliminate owner choice in parking placement for ADUs.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingRestricts ADU development by requiring municipal approval for parking, limiting housing options and increasing barriers to affordable housing projects.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Zoning

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vetoed · New Hampshire · House Aug 19, 2026

HB 1336: relative to regulated conditional deposits.

HB 1336 allows landlords to charge a security deposit of up to two months' rent for rental applicants who don't meet standard approval criteria (like low credit scores under 650, insufficient income below 3x rent, eviction history, unpaid judgments, or no rental history). It directly affects landlords setting rental terms and tenants who may be denied standard housing due to these factors. Key provisions require landlords to disclose unmet criteria upfront, provide written notice of the higher deposit reason, and allow tenants to request a re-screening at their expense once every six months to potentially remove the extra deposit. The bill clarifies that landlords aren't forced to accept higher deposits or approve applicants who still don't meet standards, and it has no estimated state or local cost impact.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingAllows higher security deposits for vulnerable tenants (low credit/income), increasing financial barriers and weakening tenant protections per bill's core provision.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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failed · New Hampshire · House Feb 5, 2026

HB 1012: repealing accessory dwelling units and detached accessory dwelling units.

HB 1012 repeals existing state laws that defined and permitted accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and detached accessory dwelling units (DADUs) in New Hampshire. The bill removes specific legal provisions (RSA 674:71, 674:72, and 674:73) that allowed these secondary housing units on single-family properties. This repeal would directly affect property owners who previously could build ADUs or DADUs as independent living spaces on their lots. The bill does not create new rules but eliminates the legal framework that enabled these unit types, taking effect 60 days after enactment.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingRepeals laws permitting ADUs/DADUs, directly restricting secondary housing units on single-family properties and limiting affordable housing development options.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Zoning

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signed · New Hampshire · House Jul 16, 2026

HB 1598: relative to notice and proceedings for tenants and landlords engaged in eviction processes.

HB 1598 creates a streamlined eviction process for landlords seeking to remove tenants who fail to pay rent or breach leases in ways affecting health/safety, criminal activity, or drug-related offenses. It requires landlords to provide a 5-day notice with a clear warning about the expedited timeline, giving tenants only 3 days to respond after court filing. If tenants don’t pay or vacate, courts must issue a writ of possession immediately without a hearing - unless the tenant pays all overdue rent within 48 hours. This process limits defenses to just rent payment or the alleged breach, blocking unrelated claims, and restricts stays of execution except for immediate payment. The bill applies to all landlords and tenants in qualifying eviction cases, effective January 1, 2027.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeAccelerates evictions for criminal activity/drug offenses without hearing, expanding enforcement and reducing tenant due process - aligns with 'expands criminalization' oppose indicator.85% confidence ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill shortens tenant response time and removes hearings, weakening tenant protections in eviction processes.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Drug Policy Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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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