Bill > HB1732

This bill establishes new requirements for multi-unit housing developments containing more than 6 dwelling units, mandating that such developments must reserve at least 5 percent of their units for individuals eligible for federal Mainstream Housing Vouchers (a federal program supporting housing for people with disabilities or elderly individuals) and another 5 percent of units designed with universal design standards to ensure baseline accessibility for people with disabilities. The requirements will apply to developments approved by planning boards on or after January 1, 2027, and regional and municipal housing authorities will be responsible for monitoring compliance. The Department of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority, will develop and distribute informational materials to help housing authorities and developers implement these new standards. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage and is expected to generate some administrative costs for the state, including potential hiring of additional staff and contracting consultants to develop informational materials, with estimated expenditures ranging from $120,000 to $130,000 in the first year of implementation.

Housing and Urban Affairs

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