InvestNH 2.0 is a state-led initiative designed to accelerate the development of affordable workforce housing across New Hampshire. Established by the New Hampshire Legislature, the InvestNH Program (
NH RSA 12-O: 69 -
NH RSA 12-O:70) allocates $7 million to provide grants and loans to municipalities, and nonprofit and for-profit housing developers to accelerate the supply of affordable workforce housing within the state.
Eligible Applicants:
Eligible applicants include municipalities in New Hampshire, as well as housing developers (for-profit & non-profit). Applicants must ensure at least 20% of units in funded projects are affordable for at least 10 years to households earning up to 80% of Area Median Income (AMI).
Eligible
- Redevelopment costs
- Site development and acquisition
- Code-required improvements (e.g., fire suppression systems)
- Development of affordable housing overlay districts
- Hard construction costs
Ineligible
- Incentives
- Tax reductions
- Rental or mortgage subsidies
Application Period
The InvestNH 2.0 Program filing period will open
September 12, 2025, and will close
October 12, 2025.
The InvestNH 2.0 Program Rules Bea 600 adopted effective 8/8/2024
Applicants are invited to submit their application online at the following link.
InvestNH 2.0 Program Application
InvestNH 2.0 Program Guidance
InvestNH 2.0 Program FAQ
InvestNH 2.0 Program and Application Webinar Video
For more information, email
investnh@livefree.nh.gov.