HB1588 Establishing special assessment districts and expands the housing infrastructure grant program to allow for municipal upgrades linked to new housing and making an appropriation therefor.

State grants for housing infrastructure reduce the cost barrier to new construction, which can help moderate housing costs through increased supply.

Directly addresses NH's housing crisis by funding the infrastructure that makes new housing construction possible, especially in towns with aging water and sewer systems.

Empowers municipalities with funding tools to enable housing development, expanding where people can live.