Funding levels for HUD programs in the FY 14 budget represent an attempt to restore pre-sequester funding levels, although this was not achieved for every program. For a detailed comparison chart, see Budget Chart at http://housingactionnh.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/FY14-HUD-budget-chart-comparison.pdf. There were also…
Senator Watters has filed two bill requests stemming from recommendations of the SB185 commission on state regulatory barriers to housing. One, SB387, would broaden some exemptions for developments under RSA 356-A, the Land Sales Full Disclosure Act and broaden the…
After a rules change, known as the “nuclear option,” was passed in the US Senate, Representative Mel Watt was confirmed as director of the Federal Housing Finance Authority (FHFA). All affordable housing advocates’ eyes are now on Watt to finally…
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HB 1297, relative to workforce housing grants, would have required towns to receive approval by the local legislative body (i.e., town meeting or ballot) before applying for or accepting “workforce housing grants.” The bill was defeated in the NH House…
The FY14 budget inked in January includes sufficient funding levels for rental assistance and voucher renewals as well as increases in CDBG and Homeless Assistance Grants. Set backs include the elimination to the Sustainable Communities Initiative and funding for the…
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National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day events took place at year’s end in Nashua, Portsmouth, Concord, Manchester, Newport, Laconia, Keene and Peterborough. These events allow us to remember our homeless neighbors and remind us why we advocate for more affordable housing…
National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day 2013 events took place at year’s end in Nashua, Portsmouth, Concord, Manchester, Newport, Laconia, Keene and Peterborough. These events allow us to remember our homeless neighbors and remind us why we advocate for more affordable…
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