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Manufactured-housing bill draws broad support from advocates and industry, municipalities urge careful drafting
Summary
Supporters, including AARP, Housing Action NH and developers, urged passage of HB 13 57 to expand housing options and homeownership; municipal representatives raised drafting, classification and local-implementation concerns.
Representative Jason Osborne introduced HB 13 57, arguing manufactured housing is an efficient, cost-effective source of attainable homeownership. Supporters emphasized that modern manufactured homes are considerably less expensive to construct than stick-built houses and can expand options for seniors and first-time buyers.
AARP New Hampshire said the bill would help older residents age in place, while Housing…
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