They deserve the security of knowing their home is a safe place to raise their children. They shouldn't have to worry every month about whether they will be able to make the rent or mortgage payment. Making more affordable housing available is important to our families. It is also fundamental to the success of our businesses and our economy. We recognize that there is not one answer to this challenge.
Different families have different needs.
To address this issue, last March, Gov. Shaheen formed an interagency Task Force on Housing and Homelessness, directing state agencies to work together to help make more affordable homes available to New Hampshire families. Gov. Shaheen announced today that the New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority has agreed to increase by 50 percent the number of new affordable housing units it will help produce in the next year. In addition, the Finance Authority has agreed to double funding for its emergency rental assistance program and establish a pilot housing referral network that will help New Hampshire residents find affordable housing.