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State Land Use Enacted Legislation
| Bill # | State | Year | Party | Topic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SB 504 |
NH | 2018 | R | Affordable housing incentives and financing, Written findings, burden and standard of proof |
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Summary
- Allows municipalities to dispose of liens or tax deeded property other than by sealed bid or public auction if it is in the public interest, including for the purpose of affordable housing development.
- In terms of transferring tax lien, the authority to dispose of the property “as justice may require” shall include the power of the governing body to:
- (a) Engage a real estate agent or broker to list and sell the property, including a sale conditional on the buyer obtaining development approvals.
- (b) Sell undeveloped parcels to abutters for consolidation into adjoining lots for the purpose of affordable housing development, preserving open space, or reducing development density.
Provided by lawmakers
Bill Title
AN ACT relative to sales of tax-deeded property.
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