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$24.73
The current Housing Wage in New Hampshire
Source: Out of Reach 2021 Report, National Low Income Housing Coalition
20,000
The number of new affordable homes necessary to address the economic needs of the state
Source: 2019 Housing Market Reports, NH Housing Finance Authority
>1% Vacancy
New Hampshire lacks enough rental housing
Source: 2021 Residential Rental Costs Survey, NH Housing Finance Authority
Housing Action NH is a coalition of organizations united around a common vision that everyone benefits when all Granite Staters have an affordable place to call home.
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We're proud to be a partner for the 2021 @BIAofNH Forum on Workforce Housing: New Hampshire's Housing Crisis and the Economy. You can register for the October 6 event here: https://members.biaofnh.com/events/Details/2021-bia-forum-on-workforce-housing-new-hampshire-s-housing-crisis-and-the-economy-393282?sourceTypeId=Website
Our thanks to @SenHennessey, SD 1, and Ben Frost, @NHHousing, for joining our Housing Matters call today to discuss the housing landscape in the North Country. #NHPolitics #NHHousing
2“Providing in-person assistance at our busiest courthouse as we hear cases affected by the moratorium will help ensure that as many landlords and tenants as possible can access the assistance they need.” -Judge King @NHCourts
https://newhampshirebulletin.com/2021/09/09/aid-agencies-ramp-up-efforts-to-prevent-evictions/?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=43f80bf0-2d10-414b-b405-15dc06a67733 @NHBulletinNews @edewittNH
Recently, @NHHousing and North Country Council released a North Country Housing Needs Analysis, a year-long study that seeks to provide a comprehensive review of the housing needs of the region, with a focus on Coos County. Read more in @NHBR:
https://www.nhbr.com/analysis-measures-north-country-housing-needs-and-suggests-solutions/ #NHHousing
Yesterday, the Biden-Harris Administration announced efforts to increase the country's affordable housing supply. Read the full @WhiteHouse press release here: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2021/09/01/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-announces-immediate-steps-to-increase-affordable-housing-supply/