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HB 1654 · 2026 · House · Housing Committee

Property tax payment required before permits

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requiring a property owner to pay all taxes or charges on their property prior to being issued certain building or occupancy permits.

Requires a property owner to pay all taxes or charges on their property before being issued certain building or occupancy permits.AI-generated

Status

Killed in the House — Inexpedient to Legislate · March 11, 2026
  1. Introduced
  2. House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill requires a property owner to pay all taxes or charges on their property prior to being issued certain building or occupancy permits.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Wayne HemingwayRPrime
  • Rep. Dale GirardRVice Chair· Special Committee on COVID Response Efficacy

Public testimony

12 signed in online

50% support50% oppose0% neutral

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-02-179:30 amHouse HousingGP 231Public hearingrescheduled
  • 2026-03-0310:00 amHouse HousingGP 231Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Housing HJ 1 P. 30
  2. Feb 17, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 02/17/2026 11:00 am GP 231
  3. Mar 3, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 03/03/2026 10:00 am GP 231
  4. Mar 3, 2026House: Inexpedient to Legislate 03/03/2026 (Vote 17-0; CC) HC 10 P. 25
  5. Mar 11, 2026HouseInexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 51

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.