Housing at the State House: What Changed This Year?

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For years, New Hampshire's housing shortage has been one of the state's most pressing challenges. Home prices and rents have risen sharply, vacancy rates remain among the lowest in the nation, and Granite Staters in communities statewide continue to struggle with a shortage of housing options. In this episode of New Hampshire Uncharted, NHFPI Executive Director Gene Martin speaks with Nick Taylor, Director of Housing Action New Hampshire, about the major housing legislation considered during the 2026 legislative session, what lawmakers were trying to accomplish, and what these policy changes could mean for housing availability and affordability moving forward.

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In this episode of New Hampshire Uncharted, NHFPI Executive Director Gene Martin speaks with Nick Taylor, Director of Housing Action New Hampshire, about the major housing legislation considered during the 2026 legislative session.