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$35.08
The current Housing Wage in New Hampshire
88,395
The number of new affordable homes needed by 2040 to address the economic needs of the state
$182,000
Household income needed to afford median priced single family home in New Hampshire
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.
The Housing Connection
Housing policy connects to so many aspects of our daily lives beyond the roof over our heads. Smart housing policy is good environmental policy. Smart housing policy leads to better public health outcomes. Smart housing policy improves racial and gender equity. And, so much more.
This page is dedicated to those shared outcomes. It includes resources and messaging on the housing connections and is designed to grow our coalition. If you care about these issues, you care about housing policy and have a home in our pro-homes movement!
21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act passed Congress in June 2026 and became law on July 10, 2026. The final legislation combines provisions from more than 60 bipartisan bills introduced in the House and Senate. While the Act creates several new federal grants, most of the new programs will require future congressional appropriations before funding becomes available. To learn more about the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, click here to view a summary created in partnership with the Initiative for Housing Policy and Practice at Saint Anselm College.
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PRESS RELEASE: New Hampshire Voter Support for Starter Homes Jumps 15 Points
Saint Anselm College poll finds nearly three in four voters support smaller lot single family homes MANCHESTER– Today, Saint Anselm College’s Initiative for Housing Policy and Practice released its annual statewide survey of voter attitudes toward…
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7/17/26: Housing Matters Newsletter
Welcome to a summer edition of our Housing Matters Newsletter! It’s been a few weeks since we’ve been in your inbox, and A LOT has happened. The Governor acted on all the housing bills that passed this legislative session and,…
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RELEASE: Improvements to Landmark Homes Near Jobs Statute Signed Into Law
CONCORD, NH — Today, Governor Kelly Ayotte signed HB 1010 and HB 1588 into law. As adopted by the House and Senate, these bipartisan bills make technical improvements to last year’s residential-in-commercial-zones law (HB 631). This…
A historic Manchester school is being transformed into 36 affordable apartments—13 studios, 14 one-bedrooms, and 9 two-bedrooms.
Hallsville School plan moves forward in wake of yet another affordable housing debate - Manchester Ink Link https://hubs.ly/Q03GF52k0
“This legislation means more affordable, right-sized home choices for Granite Staters at every stage of life — and that’s a big step toward tackling our housing shortage.” -Nick Taylor, executive director of Housing Action N.H. #NHPolitics #NHHousing
A bill to increase the size of accessory dwelling units in New Hampshire and to allow them to be detached from the home cleared its final legislative hurdle Thursday. Critics say the bill thwarts local control, proponents see it as more housing. https://www.unionleader.com/news/homes/housing/bill-expanding-access-to-adus-gets-final-nod/article_0080cec0-c485-47bc-90b2-35afdd42174c.html
HB577 relative to expanding the definition of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and allowing them detached by right is headed to @KellyAyotte's desk 🥳
HB 631 passed the Senate on a voice vote today - the first bill I’ve prime sponsored to pass both bodies! Last year it didn’t even pass the House. What was different this time? Our bipartisan housing caucus! Thanks to @JoeAlexanderNH for getting this bill across the finish line.
GREAT NEWS! Today, the #NH Senate cast bipartisan votes in support of two critical pieces of legislation — HB 631 and HB 685 — that will expand housing options statewide. #NHPolitics #NHHousing