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HomeNew Guide Helps New Hampshire Communities Address Housing Needs With Tax Relief Incentive
October 24, 2024
A Municipal Guide to RSA 79-E Outlines How Communities Can Use Tax Relief to Revitalize Properties and Create Housing
A new guidebook, A Municipal Guide to RSA 79-E Community Tax Relief Incentive, aims to help New Hampshire communities address housing challenges by utilizing the RSA 79-E program to promote housing development and revitalization efforts across the state.
With New Hampshire facing an urgent need for more affordable and diverse housing, RSA 79-E offers a crucial incentive for cities and towns to support rehabilitation projects that preserve historically significant buildings and strengthen community development.
Developed by Barrett Planning Group LLC for New Hampshire Housing, the guidebook provides detailed insights into RSA 79-E, including new amendments that introduce Housing Opportunity Zones and Residential Property Revitalization Zones. These tools offer municipalities greater flexibility in addressing housing and development challenges.
“RSA 79-E is a powerful tool for cities and towns to address the urgent need for more affordable and diverse housing options,” said Rob Dapice, Executive Director of New Hampshire Housing. “We appreciate the expertise of Barrett Planning Group LLC in creating this comprehensive guide, which helps municipalities take significant strides towards revitalizing their communities and ensuring they remain vibrant and accessible for all.”
Highlights of the guidebook include:
- Practical insights into the RSA 79-E program through real-world examples and case studies.
- Guidance for adopting new zones tailored to community needs.
Municipalities can now access this guidebook to explore innovative housing solutions.
Download the guidebook at NHHousing.org.
About New Hampshire Housing: New Hampshire Housing is a self-supporting public corporation that promotes, finances, and supports housing solutions for the people of New Hampshire. We have helped more than 55,000 families purchase their own homes and have been instrumental in financing the creation of more than 16,000 multifamily housing units.