New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Introduced 3 R cosponsors

SB 82 — relative to the housing opportunity project extension and homes for homeland heroes grant program.

Last action — Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 01/07/2026; SJ 1

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 22, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

relative to the housing opportunity project extension and homes for homeland heroes grant program.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill creates the Housing Opportunity Project Extension (HOPE) Act to promote affordable workforce housing through zoning incentives and state grants.

  • RSA 674

    New Subdivision; Housing Opportunity Project Extension

    Establishes a new subdivision in the law focused on housing opportunity projects.

  • RSA 674:59-a

    I. This act may be cited as the Housing Opportunity Project Extension (HOPE) Act.

    Introduces a short title for the act.

  • RSA 674:59-a

    II. The purpose of this act is to incentivize New Hampshire counties and municipalities to open land held in reserve or suitable for rezoning, to encourage the development of affordable workforce housing, and to provide opportunities for community members to live where they work.

    Defines the purpose of the act to promote affordable housing.

  • RSA 674:59-b

    I. Counties or municipalities may establish housing opportunity zones for residential development, including but not limited to: (a) Multifamily units; (b) Condominiums; or (c) Single-family homes.

    Allows municipalities to create designated zones for housing development.

  • RSA 674:59-b

    IV. All homes shall be required to be owner-occupied by deed restriction, preventing entities such as real estate investment trusts from purchasing and renting units at inflated prices. Resales shall be to other owner-occupiers, and municipalities shall be responsible for verifying home ownership every 2 years.

    Imposes requirements for owner-occupancy to maintain affordability.

  • RSA 674:59-c

    I. The state shall provide $20 million in grants for infrastructure development, including but not limited to roads, water, and sewer systems. No single municipality shall receive more than $1 million, and no county shall receive more than $5 million in total grants. Joint county-municipal projects may pool funds if the development includes over 50 housing units.

    Allocates state funds for infrastructure grants to support housing development.

  • RSA 674:59-d

    The first property transfer from developer to owner shall be exempt from real estate transfer taxes. Parcels exceeding the 10-acre threshold shall be exempt from current-use taxes.

    Provides tax exemptions to encourage property transfers for housing.

Action History

  1. Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 01/07/2026; SJ 1

  2. Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 01/07/2026; Vote 6-0; CC; SC 46

  3. Rereferred to Committee, MA, VV; 03/06/2025; SJ 6

  4. Committee Report: Rereferred to Committee, 03/06/2025, Vote 6-0, CC SC 11

  5. Hearing: 01/28/2025, Room 100, SH, 09:45 am; SC 7

  6. Introduced 01/09/2025 and Referred to Commerce; SJ 3

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 412 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (412)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 82 do?
relative to the housing opportunity project extension and homes for homeland heroes grant program.
Who sponsors SB 82?
SB 82 is sponsored by Howard Pearl (Republican), Denise Ricciardi (Republican), and Daniel Innis (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 82?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 22, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB 82?
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