Land Use & Zoning
NH's 'fast track permitting' for workforce and affordable housing developments under RSA 674:21 is designed to:
AIncrease the speed of all commercial development permitting
BExpedite approval of affordable housing projects to address the state's housing shortage✓ Correct
CAllow developers to bypass environmental review
DOnly apply to state-funded housing projects
Explanation
NH has adopted various measures to expedite the permitting of affordable and workforce housing to address the state's significant housing shortage. The goal is to reduce the time and cost burden that can make affordable housing development economically infeasible.
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