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Key Insights For NH's Housing Industry
Registration is open for the 2025 Homeownership Conference! This half-day event features expert insights on NH’s housing market, policy updates, economic trends, and digital innovations shaping homeownership.
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Step Into Homeownership With Confidence
Need help with credit, budgeting, or navigating the homebuying process? Our expert partners are here to guide you! Start building your team and connect with trusted professionals ready to turn your homeownership dream into reality.
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Homeownership Made More Affordable
Our Cash Assistance Program helps homebuyers with fixed downpayment assistance amounts of $5,000, $10,000, or $15,000. Provided as a second mortgage with 0% interest, no monthly payments, and a 30-year term, making homeownership more within reach. Learn more.
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M U L T I F A M I L Y _H O U S I N G | |
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QAP Updates Coming—Join The Conversation
NH Housing is preparing to update the state’s Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP) for 2027-2028 Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC). The QAP sets housing priorities and guides LIHTC allocations to support affordable rental housing development. Stay tuned for details on our first public forum—be sure to sign up for email updates on our website!
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NSPIRE Standards Now In Place—What To Know
NH Housing has adopted HUD’s new NSPIRE inspection standards, replacing the previous protocol. This updated model enhances compliance, streamlines inspections, and prioritizes resident health and safety. Property managers and maintenance staff are encouraged to complete NSPIRE training through HUD Exchange.
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Coliseum Seniors Residence In Nashua Has Expanded
Housing Initiatives of New England recently completed renovations, adding 32 new apartments and bringing the senior living complex to 173 units. Conveniently located near shopping and transit, residents enjoy amenities like a service coordinator, library, and lounge with a fireplace. Learn more.
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E N G A G E M E N T, _P O L I C Y_& _C O M M U N I C A T I O N S | |
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NH Communities Leading The Way On Housing Solutions
NH Housing has released case studies from the Housing Opportunity Planning Grants Program, highlighting how eleven communities tackled housing challenges through zoning reforms, expanded ADU regulations, policy changes, and community engagement. Their work offers insights for other communities pursuing similar solutions.
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Housing Academy Welcomes Its Fifth Cohort
The latest Housing Academy session brought together municipal staff and volunteers from communities awarded a Housing Opportunity Planning (HOP) grant. Hosted in Concord, participants explored strategies for effective community engagement, conflict management, and developing an engagement plan.
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New HUD Inspection Standards Coming for Voucher Programs
HUD’s NSPIRE standards will replace Housing Quality Standards (HQS) on October 1, 2025, with new requirements for smoke alarms and electrical safety. Property owners should review the new guidelines to ensure compliance. Learn more.
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About New Hampshire Housing: As a self-supporting public corporation, New Hampshire Housing promotes, finances and supports housing solutions for the people of New Hampshire. We operate rental and homeownership programs designed to assist low- and moderate-income persons with obtaining affordable housing. Since its inception, NH Housing has helped more than 55,000 families purchase their own homes and has been instrumental in financing the creation of 16,000 multifamily housing units. NHHousing.org | | | | | | |
