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Lakes Region Community Developers

Name: Lakes Region Community Developers
Address: 193 Court Street, Laconia, NH, 03246, US
Telephone: +16035240747
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We envision a community where everyone has a healthy home and is empowered to succeed.

We create opportunities for the Lakes Region to thrive by developing healthy homes, creating vibrant community assets, and engaging residents.

10/28/2026

This month, the following resources caught our eye. These are great sources of information that everyone can use to advocate with their state reps and local elected officials about affordable housing. With a new crop of state legislators being seated in January, and a new biennial state budget under development, now is a great time to get your talking points ready for the many state-level advocacy opportunities that will present themselves this winter.

St. Anselm College: Annual Statewide Survey of Voter Attitudes on Affordable Housing
https://www.anselm.edu/about/offices-centers-institutes/finance-administration/office-partnerships/initiative-housing-policy-and-practice/annual-statewide-survey-voter-attitudes-affordable-housing

This poll measures how Granite State voters feel about different statements regarding affordable housing. In general, there has been a significant increase since 2020 in voter support for the development of more affordable housing. In particular, this year's poll uncovered a big increase in support for smaller lot sizes for single-family homes, a critical factor in creating more affordable starter homes.

NH Housing: Housing is New Hampshire's Future
https://www.nhhousing.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/NHH-Housing-is-NHs-Future-2026.pdf

This report is a great read. It has a ton of graphs illustrating what is going on in NH's housing market, and it spends a lot of time exploring how NH's workforce and businesses are impacted by the lack of affordable housing in proximity to employment centers.

NH School Funding Fairness Project: School Funding + Property Taxes tour
https://fairfundingnh.org/10countytour/

As you know, concern about rising school taxes is often a barrier to affordable housing development. This series of facilitated local conversations will educate people about how New Hampshire's school funding system works, explore how state decisions affect local schools and property taxpayers, and solicit input from NH residents from across the state. This is a great way to engage in constructive discussion about how to address one of New Hampshire's biggest challenges.

10/19/2026

We are pleased to report that we are right on track with the lease-up of Harriman Hill Phase III. Fifteen of the 30 units are now physically occupied by new families! Unit offers are out on most of the other apartments, and we are already building a waitlist. We are thrilled to see kids playing outside in the evenings, and we've got a six-week Cooking Matters class for residents starting up in the new community room!

https://nhfoodbank.org/what-we-do/cooking-matters-nh/

10/13/2026

Gifts of appreciated securities can provide a donor with the opportunity to support a mission they care about while avoiding capital gains tax and claiming a charitable deduction for the fair market value of the donation.

Laconia Area Community Land Trust, Inc dba Lakes Region Community Developers is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization. As such, we can liquidate the donated securities without paying capital gains tax.

Federal Tax ID 02-0426348

If you think this type of gift may be a good fit for your financial situation, please consult your financial advisor and contact LRCD Executive Director Carmen Lorentz at [email protected] or 603-524-0747 x110.

10/08/2026

LRCD is still seeking a non-profit organization that provides services to people with low and moderate income to lease the second floor of the beautifully restored historic Gale School building.

The 1,971-square-foot commercial space blends timeless architectural charm with modern amenities. Original historic character has been thoughtfully preserved while incorporating contemporary finishes to create a unique and welcoming environment.

Features include:
• A large community room perfect for hosting meetings, classes, and events
• Fully equipped kitchen with a double oven, large island, and abundant cabinet storage
• Office and meeting space
• ADA-accessible bathroom with shower
• In-unit washer and dryer
• Elevator access

For more information, please contact Caitlin Meaney at 603.524.0747 ext. 108 or [email protected]

10/01/2026

LRCD is pleased to welcome Elana Midura as the new Resident Services Coordinator for our Laconia and Tilton properties.

Elana brings over five years of experience in youth development at the Circle Program. Throughout her career, she has focused on empowering youth and families by promoting well-being through meaningful programs, access to resources, and opportunities for community connection. She is excited to begin this new chapter with LRCD and contribute to the organization's mission. Outside of work, Elana enjoys expressing her creativity through arts and crafts, getting lost in a good book, and spending time by the beautiful waters of Squam Lake.

Welcome, Elana!

09/23/2026

We are pleased to announce that the road that runs through Harriman Hill III is called “Kathy Barnard Circle,” in honor of Kathy’s advocacy and leadership over 20 years.

As a long-time leader on the board of directors of the Eastern Lakes Region Housing Coalition and a member and chair of the Wolfeboro Planning Board, Kathy never missed an opportunity to encourage the Wolfeboro community to allow housing for people with low income. Kathy has dedicated a tremendous amount of her time and energy to working to make Wolfeboro a welcoming community for everyone.

09/18/2026

Earlier this week, LRCD celebrated the completion of Harriman Hill Phase III, a 30-unit affordable housing complex in Wolfeboro, NH. The ribbon cutting event included local, state, and federal officials, several funders, and a few residents from Harriman Hill Phases I & II.

The event marked the culmination of nearly 20 years of work by a variety of stakeholders to fully build out the Harriman Hill development. Phases I & II were built in 2012 and 2014. Pre-development work for Phase III began eight years ago. There were many challenges along the way, and quite a few moments when we were not sure Phase III would be successful.

We are incredibly grateful to our partners, funders, and donors for their patience and unwavering support. Their combined efforts made this project possible! In particular, we would like to thank:

• Eastern Lakes Region Housing Coalition
• Town of Wolfeboro (Selectboard, Zoning Board, Planning Board, and Conservation Commission)
• Beck Fund
• Evernorth and Evernorth Loan Fund
• TD Bank
• NH Housing
• NH Community Development Finance Authority

And a special thanks to our development team, who overcame significant challenges and got this project done.
• North Branch Construction
• Northpoint Engineering
• Stewart Associates Architects
• Norway Plains and Associates
• Sheehan Phinney

09/10/2026

On August 3rd the Sara Allen Early Learning Center opened its doors at the renovated Gale School in Belmont. The center is operated by Lakes Region Childcare Services, a division of Boys & Girls Clubs of Central and Northern NH.

09/02/2026

Your business can support our local workforce by investing in Harriman Hill III — and you’ll receive a credit on your NH business taxes!
Tax credit donors get a NH state tax credit worth 75% of their donation, which can be used to reduce their NH Business Enterprise Tax (BET) or Business Profits Tax (BPT). Basically, you can use a big chunk of your state tax dollars to address workforce housing needs in the Lakes Region rather than sending all that money to Concord.
We relied on bridge financing to get Harriman Hill III into construction. Your tax credit purchase will enable us to pay that off when construction is done. This frees up capital so we can invest in our next project and continue to address the housing shortage.
For more information, including a tax credit calculator, visit www.NHCDFA.org and click on “INVESTING IN NH COMMUNITIES.”

08/25/2026

Construction is starting to wrap up at our latest workforce housing development, Harriman Hill III in Wolfeboro! A few of the buildings are complete, and the first coat of paving is done on the parking lot. We anticipate construction of this 30-unit development being 100% complete by the end of August.

We hope you can join us in celebrating the completion of this long-awaited project.

Ribbon Cutting Event
Monday, September 14
10:00 am
Harriman Hill III
Off Beck Drive, Wolfeboro NH
RSVP to [email protected]

Address

193 Court Street
Laconia, NH
03246

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+16035240747

Website

http://www.lrcommunitydevelopers.org/

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