Tag Archives: Housing
Housing Shortages for Seniors
Housing shortages for the elderly tug at the heartstrings of most people. News outlets write about the problem all the time. Getting creative to solve New Hampshire’s senior housing crisis The problem with most housing shortage stories is the shortage … Continue reading
Study: NH Rural areas in affordable housing crunch
Many rural places, especially those desired by second-home owners and retirees, are challenged to provide affordable and adequate housing for local working families, according to new research released by the Carsey School of Public Policy at the University of New … Continue reading
Planning Board Prepares Zoning Amendment Warrant Article To Permit High Density Housing in All Zones
At the November 8, 2017 Planning Board (PB) meeting, the PB okayed the writing of several amendments to Chapter 133 Henniker Zoning Regulations. Two of these amendments will have significant impact; I.) The Planning Board has authorized the Part Time Town Planer … Continue reading
Pelham Voters To Consider Ban On 55-And-Over Housing
A town in Southern New Hampshire is considering banning 55-and-older housing. Voters in Pelham will decide the issue during a special meeting this Saturday. The ballot question would also impose tighter zoning regulations on 62-plus housing built in town. The … Continue reading
Federal funding for state infrastructure or affordable housing might dry up
The Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA) … recently said it has to pause in handing out more than $2 million in community development block grants because Congress has yet to pass a continuing resolution to fund the federal government and … Continue reading