Land Use & Zoning
Under NH law, a 'workforce housing' unit is generally defined as housing affordable to households earning:
ABelow 30% of area median income
BUp to approximately 100% of the area median income for renters and 120% for buyers✓ Correct
COver 150% of area median income
DOnly households with children
Explanation
NH RSA 674:58-61 defines workforce housing as housing affordable to households earning no more than approximately 60% of area median income for renters and 100% for buyers (RSA 674:58-I). The exact income thresholds depend on household size and area.
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