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This bill establishes a comprehensive 10-year strategic housing and infrastructure development plan (SHIP) for New Hampshire, requiring the governor to develop and update the plan every two years. The plan will build upon previous work by the Council on Housing Stability, identify infrastructure improvements needed to support housing development, incorporate regional housing needs assessments, and integrate housing development projects from federal, state, and local levels. The bill expands the Council on Housing Stability's membership to include representatives from planning organizations, persons with disabilities, and town managers, and requires the council to review and conduct public hearings on the plan. Additionally, the legislation mandates that municipalities update their master plans every 10 years and conduct a housing progress review every 5 years, assessing their progress toward housing goals, incorporating regional housing needs assessments, and evaluating the effectiveness of zoning ordinances and housing incentives. The plan will involve collaboration between metropolitan and rural regional planning commissions, the Division of Planning and Community Development, and the Department of Business and Economic Affairs, with multiple opportunities for public input and comment throughout the process.

Housing and Urban Affairs

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