1. (a) To apply for the HC designation, the applicant shall submit the following information and documentation to the department:

   1. (1) Municipality name;
   2. (2) Municipality unique entity identifier (UEI);
   3. (3) Municipality tax identification number (TIN);
   4. (4) Municipal contact person name;
   5. (5) Municipal contact person title;
   6. (6) Municipal contact person’s email;
   7. (7) Municipal contact person’s phone number;
   8. (8) Type of municipality city, town, village district, or county in which there are located unincorporated places;
   9. (9) Whether the municipality has adopted a zoning ordinance under RSA 674:18;
   10. (10) Type of local governing body which adopts and amends zoning ordinance city council, town council, town meeting, village district, or county convention;
   11. (11) Population based on the most recent decennial census conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau;
   12. (12) A list of land use regulations and ordinances which meet the minimum standards established by this Bea 504.05;
   13. (13) Links to supporting documentation for relevant sections of land use regulations and ordinances;
   14. (14) A list of other land use regulations and ordinances not enumerated in this Bea 504.05 for which the municipality is seeking points;
   15. (15) A narrative for other land use regulations and ordinances not enumerated in the program guidance for which the municipality is seeking points;
   16. (16) A list of land use regulations and ordinances for which the municipality is seeking bonus points;
   17. (17) A supporting narrative for land use regulations and ordinance bonus points;
   18. (18) Documentation for land use regulations and ordinances bonus points;

   19. (19) If a municipality does not have zoning, a detailed narrative justifying how its regulatory framework, or lack thereof, does not bar the development of workforce housing or in fact encourages it. Such narrative shall include:

       1. a. A summary of the housing related chapters of the municipality’s master plan and the master’s housing related vision, as well as any other plans, policies, or regulations that help achieve workforce and other housing development and accessibility goals;
       2. b. An explanation as to how such plans, policies, or regulations help achieve the spirit and purpose of the HC designation program; and
       3. c. The number of new housing units, including workforce housing units, that were permitted and constructed in the 3 state fiscal years preceding the municipality’s application for HC designation;
   20. (20) The names and titles of planning board and zoning board members receiving training;
   21. (21) Whether each member is a regular or alternate member;
   22. (22) The term dates for each planning board and zoning board member, and whether they are eligible for renewal or reappointment;
   23. (23) A list of trainings attended by each member in last 12 months;
   24. (24) The name of the organization providing training;
   25. (25) The duration of the training(s);
   26. (26) The names of board members who have passed the planning board handbook test, where applicable;
   27. (27) The names of board members who have passed the zoning board handbook test, where applicable;
   28. (28) Certificates of training attendance, if available;
   29. (29) A written attestation that the member has received training for which certificates of attendance are not available;
   30. (30) Planning board handbook certificates, where applicable;
   31. (31) Zoning board of adjustment handbook certificates, where applicable;
   32. (32) The type of sewer and water infrastructure improvement;
   33. (33) The name of the sewer or water infrastructure improvement project;
   34. (34) The address or location of the sewer or water infrastructure improvement;
   35. (35) The completion date, or anticipated completion date, of the sewer or water infrastructure improvement;
   36. (36) Whether the improvement is complete, ongoing, or planned;
   37. (37) Whether the improvement is new, an upgrade, or expansion;
   38. (38) A brief description of how the sewer or water infrastructure improvement increased the number of residential service connections;
   39. (39) A certification that all local approvals and permits and all approvals and permits from the New Hampshire department of environment services have been obtained, if improvement is complete. Otherwise, provide the dates or timelines for attaining such approvals and permits;
   40. (40) If the improvement is ongoing or planned, the municipality shall provide a narrative describing the ongoing or planned improvements, including any material steps that have been taken in furtherance of those improvements;
   41. (41) For all bonus points sought in the category of water and sewer infrastructure, a list of the sewer and water infrastructure bonus points requesting and documentation supporting those bonus points;
   42. (42) The type of infrastructure improvement;
   43. (43) A description of the infrastructure improvement;
   44. (44) The location of the infrastructure improvement;
   45. (45) A certification that the infrastructure improvement meets the minimum requirements detailed in in these rules;
   46. (46) If the improvement is ongoing or planned, a description of the ongoing or planned infrastructure improvements and their intended impact, and a copy of the municipality’s master plan, CIP, or funding application to the New Hampshire department of transportation;
   47. (47) For bonus points sought in the category of public transportation, sidewalks, and walkability infrastructure, a list of the public transportation, sidewalks, and walkability infrastructure bonus points requested and documentation supporting those bonus points;
   48. (48) A description of the financial tool, including the statutory basis for the tool, incentive, or activity;
   49. (49) The date of adoption and implementation of the financial tool, if applicable;
   50. (50) A brief description of the impact of the tool, incentive, or activity; and
   51. (51) Any information or documentation the department determines necessary for a comprehensive review of the municipality’s qualification of the HC designation.
2. (b) The application requirements and scoring criteria shall be publicized by the department before the commencement of each application round.
3. (c) Municipalities shall submit only one application per HC designation application cycle.

Source. #14043, eff 8-8-24