CONCORD, NH – The budget passed today includes Governor Ayotte’s plan to streamline the State permitting process for housing to a lean, 60-day process. Matt Menning, President of the New Hampshire Home Builders Association and Principal at Elm Grove Properties, released the following statement applauding its passage:

“On behalf of the 27,000 Granite Staters who work in the residential building trades, the NH Home Builders Association enthusiastically applauds the passage of the state budget today. Governor Ayotte made clear her focused interest in cutting red tape and streamlining bureaucracy. The measures passed today do exactly that; it cuts red tape. Governor Ayotte directed state agencies to find ways to cut wait times while also ensuring safety and the preservation of our precious commodity, the environment.”

Menning continued, “We have found NHDOT and NHDES to be willing, and enthusiastic, partners in streamlining the permitting approval process.  They have been fantastic collaborators.  Collaboration begins with leadership and the NH Home Builders Association appreciates, and values, that Governor Kelly Ayotte kept her promise to make housing a priority and move government out of the way.  Thank you, Governor Ayotte, you are delivering results for the people of New Hampshire, exactly as you promised.”