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SB 471

relative to affordable housing investment fees.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Debra Altschiller and 1 co-sponsor

SB 471 proposed an affordable housing investment fee structure but was killed in committee 4-1 before receiving substantive debate, indicating insufficient legislative support.

Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV === BILL KILLED ===; 01/29/2026; SJ 2
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Bill Summary · SB 471

Legislative bill overview

SB 471 proposed a new fee structure related to affordable housing investments in New Hampshire. The bill was introduced in November 2025 by Democratic senators Debra Altschiller and David Watters and referred to the Ways and Means Committee for consideration.

Why this is important

Affordable housing policy directly affects housing costs and availability for lower-income residents. Fee-based mechanisms can either fund affordable housing development or impose costs on developers and property owners, making this a significant economic and social policy matter.

Potential points of contention

  • Fee structure and burden: Unclear whether fees would fall on developers, property owners, renters, or some combination, affecting different stakeholders differently
  • Revenue allocation: How collected fees would be used and whether dedicated funding would effectively increase affordable housing supply versus general fund revenue
  • Economic impact: Whether fees would discourage housing development or investment in the state, potentially reducing overall housing supply

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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