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Rep. Ellen Read, a Democrat from Newmarket, said the bill was meant to address the “major, major housing crisis” facing the state.

The Treasury Department announced last week the additional funding last week. But state officials say the extra money is not enough to stop the end of the state’s aid program next month.

New Hampshire landlords are currently required to give at least 30 days’ notice for rent increases. If tenants don’t agree and don’t have a lease, they could face eviction.

Since September, more than 160 people have avoided eviction because of this effort.

Since the New Hampshire Emergency Rental Assistance Program program launched in March, more than 19,000 applicants have sought financial help to cover rent, utilities or other approved housing-related expenses.

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