Housing

New Hampshire’s housing shortage has become one of the most pressing challenges for the state, its communities, and its residents. A limited supply of homes, rising rents and purchase prices, and increasing housing costs overall have made finding affordable, stable housing difficult for many Granite Staters.

Housing affordability affects not only individuals and families, but also employers’ ability to attract and retain workers and the strength of local economies. 

NHFPI examines trends in housing affordability, housing supply, rental and homeownership markets, homelessness, and related policy issues. Our research explores the connections between housing, workforce participation, economic opportunity, and community well-being, while analyzing public policies that can help expand housing options and improve affordability for Granite Staters. 

🎙️New Hampshire Uncharted Season 2, Episode 5: Housing at the State House: What Changed This Year?

In the latest 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.

State Property Tax Relief for Homeowners Available Through June 30

NHFPI’s latest analysis examines New Hampshire’s Low and Moderate Income Homeowners Property Tax Relief Program and why participation has declined sharply over time, even as property taxes continue to rise. The piece also explores how other states structure targeted property tax relief, including assistance for renters, who are largely excluded from New Hampshire’s program despite often facing lower incomes and higher housing cost burdens.