HB1814 Establishing a 10-year strategic housing and infrastructure plan.
Establishing a 10-year strategic housing and infrastructure plan.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Strategic planning to increase housing supply could help moderate rents and home prices, which have skyrocketed in NH. Infrastructure coordination reduces costly duplication.
Your Community
Addresses NH's severe housing crisis through coordinated planning, helping families find affordable places to live and ensuring infrastructure keeps pace with growth.
Your Freedom
State-level planning could help or constrain local zoning decisions. Expands housing options for residents but may create tension with municipal control preferences.
Status
Lay HB1814 on Table (Rep. Alexander Jr.): Motion Adopted Voice Vote 02/19/2026 House Journal 5 P. 88
Sponsor
Chris Muns (D)
The Short Version
Creates a comprehensive 10-year strategic plan to address NH's housing shortage and infrastructure needs. Would coordinate state-level planning for housing development alongside roads, water, and sewer capacity to ensure sustainable growth.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Families struggling to find affordable housing
- ▲ Young adults priced out of NH housing market
- ▲ Towns needing infrastructure upgrades
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Municipalities preferring full local zoning control
- ▼ Property owners who benefit from restricted housing supply
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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