Sat. May 15th- Fri. May 21st
SEACOAST AFFORDABLE HOUSING WEEK 2027
What is Seacoast Affordable Housing Week?
May 15–21, 2027 | Seacoast NH & Southern Maine
Seacoast Affordable Housing Week, is a region-wide series of events designed to bring communities together around solutions to the growing housing crisis facing the region. The week will feature a dynamic lineup of action-oriented events including community conversations, business and civic gatherings, educational programming, arts-based engagement, and storytelling initiatives.
Events will be held across communities in Seacoast New Hampshire and Southern Maine, creating accessible entry points for residents, employers, policymakers, and advocates to engage in solutions addressing housing needs across the continuum, from emergency shelter to workforce housing.
A special thank you to our returning 2027 Affordable Housing Week Presenting Sponsor:
Let’s Build Seacoast AHW 2027 Together!
Educational Sessions: From Conversation to Action
In 2027, we're planning a series of at least five one-hour educational sessions, with the potential to host up to ten throughout the week. Sessions will generally take place in the morning or during the lunch hour to make participation accessible to working professionals and community members.
Our goal is to move beyond identifying housing challenges and focus on practical solutions, innovative approaches, that can make a difference across the Seacoast.
Topics We're Exploring
The following topics are intended to spark ideas, not limit them. We welcome proposals that explore these areas or introduce other perspectives relevant to our region.
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Local policy solutions, zoning changes, infrastructure readiness, and strategies that help communities create more housing opportunities.
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Inclusive housing models, universal design, supportive housing, and opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to live independently and remain connected to their communities.
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Innovative service models, eviction prevention, coordinated community responses, and strategies that help individuals and families access and maintain stable housing.
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Creative financing, shared equity models, first-time homebuyer opportunities, and strategies to make homeownership more attainable.
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Creative partnerships, financing tools, adaptive reuse, accessory dwelling units, infill development, and missing middle housing.
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The relationship between housing, public transportation, employment, essential services, and regional economic opportunity.
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Smart growth, responsible land use, and approaches that balance housing needs with protecting the natural resources that make our region special.
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Photography, visual art, poetry, film, performance, and personal stories that explore housing, community, and what it means to have a place to call home.
Beyond the Silos: Tours & Community Events
Some of the most meaningful conversations happen outside a meeting room. In addition to educational sessions, we're looking for opportunities to bring people together, explore local projects, and experience housing solutions firsthand.
Housing & Community Tours
Help us showcase the people, places, and projects making a difference across the Seacoast.
Potential opportunities include:
Tours of affordable and workforce housing developments.
Visits to shelters, supportive housing, and community resource programs.
Walking, bicycle, or trolley tours exploring housing, transportation, and neighborhood development.
Behind-the-scenes visits to innovative housing projects or adaptive reuse developments.
Social & Community Gatherings
Not every Housing Week event needs a formal presentation!
We welcome creative ideas for informal gatherings that encourage connection and conversation, including happy hours, community hikes, garden parties, networking events, art experiences, and other opportunities to bring neighbors together.
Have an Idea? We'd Love to Hear It!
Whether you're interested in leading an educational session, hosting a tour or community event, or simply sharing an idea, we invite you to help shape Seacoast Affordable Housing Week 2027!
Invest in the conversations + connections that strengthen our Seacoast community!
Affordable Housing Week is made possible by the businesses, organizations, and community partners who believe that housing is foundational to a thriving Seacoast.
Sponsorship helps us bring accessible programming to communities throughout the region, support creative events and educational opportunities, and reach more people with information about housing challenges and solutions.
Whether you're looking to support the entire week or a specific program, there are opportunities to make a meaningful impact.
Explore our 2027 Sponsorship Guide to learn about available sponsorship levels, benefits, and ways to participate.
Seacoast AHW | Municipal Proclamations
May 11-17 | 2026
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PORTSMOUTH, NH
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DOVER, NH
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EXETER, NH
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HAMPTON, NH
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KITTERY, ME
2026 | Our First Year!
Made Possible By Our Community
May 11–17, 2026
Our inaugural Seacoast Affordable Housing Week brought together businesses, nonprofits, housing organizations, artists, municipal leaders, and community members for a week of events, experiences, and opportunities to engage with housing across the region.
From behind-the-scenes housing tours and community conversations to brewery trivia, art installations, and local fundraisers, the week demonstrated that there isn't just one way to participate in building a stronger, more connected Seacoast.
2026 was just the beginning. We're excited to build on it in 2027!