As federal COVID-19 support programs fade away, evictions in New Hampshire are on the rise.
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Why the Lack of Housing in NH? New Map of Local Zoning Offers Answers.
As a member of Manchester’s planning board, Molly Lunn Owen knows the city’s housing landscape better than most. But that hasn’t helped her find a house to buy.
As State Officials Offer Towns Affordable Housing Grants, Progress Has Lagged
New Hampshire officials are hoping to distribute about $2 million in grants to cities and towns as part of the InvestNH housing program this week.
As Cities Race to Find Housing, Some Call for More State Homelessness Funding
In 2019, Keene’s Human Services Department recorded just one individual and one family formally asking the city for help with their housing.
Bill Would Allow New Hampshire Cities and Towns To Pass Rent Controls
New Hampshire cities and towns would be allowed to set their own rent controls on large developments – including limitations on how quickly rents could rise – under a bill proposed in the House this year.
Housing, Child Care To Get Special Attention This Session
House Speaker Sherman Packard will launch special legislative committees on housing and child care next year, bringing new focus to two persistent issues for the state.
Portsmouth-Rochester and Manchester the Most Affordable Areas to Rent
The average rent nationwide for a one-bedroom home is $1,105 per month and $1,342 for a two-bedroom home.
Too Little, Too Expensive: New Hampshire’s Housing Shortage
New Hampshire is a state with one of the lowest rates of rental availability in the country, and the units that are available are few in number and too expensive for the average income earner.