Next week, the New Hampshire House Ways and Means Committee will hold hearings on three bills that could significantly impact short-term rental owners and property rights across the state.
What: New Hampshire Legislative Hearings on HB 1068, HB1580, SB634 and HB1707
When: Monday, January 12, at 11:00 am and Wednesday, January 14 at 10:30am
Where: 1 Granite Place, Concord, NH 03301
Bills Being Heard
SB634 – Wednesday, Jan. 14, at 9:45 a.m.
Would allow cities and towns to adopt a new local occupancy fee on short-term rentals, increasing costs and complexity for property owners and hosts.
HB1580 – Monday, Jan. 12 at 11:00 a.m.
Would impose a new surcharge on nonprimary residences valued over $500,000, increasing costs for many homeowners and making hosting financially unsustainable for some.
HB1707 – Monday, Jan. 12, at 11:00 a.m.
Would create an additional tax on “unoccupied” properties, potentially doubling property taxes by requiring payment to both the municipality and the state.
HB1068 – Wednesday, Jan. 14, at 10:30 a.m.
Would redefine short-term rentals as “hotels,” blurring the line between residential and commercial property and opening the door to zoning, regulatory, and enforcement issues.
Taken together, these bills increase taxes, expand government reach, and threaten New Hampshire’s long-standing treatment of short-term rentals as residential property.
How You Can Help
- Attend a hearing, if you are able
- Submit written testimony, even if brief
🗣️ Take Action: Submit Written Testimony
We are asking members to submit written testimony opposing HB 1068, HB1580, SB634 and HB1707 ahead of the hearing. Legislators do read and count these submissions, and even a short statement makes a difference.
✅ Online Submission (Preferred)
- Visit: https://gencourt.state.nh.us/house/committees/remotetestimony
- Select House Ways and Means Committee
- Upload or paste your testimony
- Submit before 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 14
✅ Email Submission (Alternate)
Send your testimony to: hwm@leg.state.nh.us
To facilitate participation, NHVRTA has prepared testimony templates, which are available in the NHVRTA Member Portal (accessible only to members). Templates may be used as-is or personalized with your own experiences.
Why NHVRTA Matters
This is exactly why NHVRTA exists—to monitor legislation, alert property owners, and advocate for fair, reasonable policies at the State House.
If you are not yet a member, we invite you to support this work by joining NHVRTA today. A strong, unified voice is essential during the legislative session. Thank you for taking action and for supporting responsible short-term rentals in New Hampshire.