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. 

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.

Study: In NH, a $500K Home Can Mean a $1,310 or $18,270 Property Tax Bill Depending On Where You Live

A $500,000 home in New Hampshire can face annual property tax bills ranging from about $1,310 to more than $18,270 depending on the community, according to a new analysis from the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute. The study, Property Taxes in New Hampshire: How They Work and How They Compare, examines how property taxes are structured, how they vary across communities, and how New Hampshire’s reliance on local property taxes compares to other states.