In the 2022 legislative session, housing is a top concern. Workforce housing and short-term rentals (STRs) will dominate discussions.
Recently, Rick Fabrizio, communications director of the Business and Industry Association said, “There may not be a greater long-term threat to New Hampshire’s economy than the lack of a diversified housing stock. Employers are struggling to fill open positions, and soon it will slow the overall economy. The lack of affordable housing with a reasonable commuting distance to work is a contribution adding to staffing difficulties employers face.”
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