New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Introduced 3 D cosponsors

HB 1707 — creating an additional property tax for certain unoccupied properties and creating a housing transfer tax exemption for certain low- and moderate-income home buyers.

Last action — Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/12/2026 HJ 4 P. 9

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

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced December 12, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

creating an additional property tax for certain unoccupied properties and creating a housing transfer tax exemption for certain low- and moderate-income home buyers.

Bill Text

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The bill creates a new housing transfer tax exemption for low- and moderate-income home buyers and introduces an additional property tax for unoccupied properties.

  • RSA 78-B

    78-B:14 Transfer Tax Exemption. I. There shall be a one-time exemption allowed against the entirety of the tax due under this chapter in any given tax year. II. No exemption shall be allowed under this section unless the person applying therefor: (a) Is the buyer of a property; (b) Does not currently own any other property; and (c) Has a household with an income for the preceding year of no more than 100 percent of the median income for a 3-person household for the metropolitan area or county in which the housing is located as published annually by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development; or (d) Is the owner of a property being sold to a qualifying buyer under subparagraphs (a) and (b).

    This establishes a new tax exemption for qualifying low- and moderate-income home buyers.

Action History

  1. Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/12/2026 HJ 4 P. 9

  2. Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/28/2026 (Vote 19-0; CC) HC 6 P. 9

  3. Full Committee Work Session: 01/28/2026 01:00 pm GP 159

  4. Executive Session: 01/28/2026 02:00 pm GP 154

  5. ==CANCELLED== Full Committee Work Session: 01/26/2026 01:00 pm GP 159

  6. ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 01/26/2026 02:00 pm GP 159

  7. Public Hearing: 01/12/2026 11:00 am GP 159

  8. Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Ways and Means HJ 1 P. 32

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

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Not signed on (412)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1707 do?
creating an additional property tax for certain unoccupied properties and creating a housing transfer tax exemption for certain low- and moderate-income home buyers.
Who sponsors HB 1707?
HB 1707 is sponsored by Heath Howard (Democrat), Ellen Read (Democrat), and Jonah Wheeler (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 1707?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced December 12, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB 1707?
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