More Funds for Affordable Housing Among Issues ‘On Hold’ By Senate Budget Writers

More Funds for Affordable Housing Among Issues ‘On Hold’ By Senate Budget Writers

By PAULA TRACY, InDepthNH.org CONCORD – Whether there is enough money in this upcoming state budget for increased funding to support affordable housing – a public priority – is hanging in the balance as the Senate Finance Committee continues to review spending options. This week, the Senate Finance Committee placed “on hold” a recommendation on whether or not to support Senate Bill 81 https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/billinfo.aspx?id=977&inflect=2 …

NH passes sweeping zoning reform bills, but some say housing funding is lacking

In its version of the budget, the NH House has stripped out funding for a program designed to encourage cities and towns to voluntarily change their zoning codes to be more housing friendly.

Lawmakers pass sweeping zoning reform bills, but some say housing funding is lacking

The New Hampshire Municipal Association deviates from pro-housing groups by strongly opposing any state-passed laws to force cities and towns to change zoning. (Photo by Dana Wormald/New Hampshire Bulletin)As they consider laws to encourage more housing this year, New Hampshire lawmakers have so far been more interested in the stick than the carrot.  The Legislature has pushed forward a number of bills intended to overhaul zoning procedures that…

Lawmakers pass sweeping zoning reform bills, but some say housing funding is lacking - NH Business Review

The New Hampshire Municipal Association deviates from pro-housing groups by strongly opposing any state-passed laws to force cities and towns to change zoning. (Photo by Dana Wormald, New Hampshire Bulletin) As they consider laws to encourage more housing this year, New Hampshire lawmakers have so far been more interested in the stick than the carrot. The Legislature has pushed forward a number of bills intended to overhaul zoning procedures tha…