Michael Scala, the Director of Economic Development for the City of Rochester and a Certified Economic Developer (CEcD), has been appointed by Governor Kelly Ayotte as the new Chair of the Board of Directors for New Hampshire Housing. This appointment highlights regional leadership involvement in statewide housing initiatives.\n\nEstablished in 1981 through state legislation, New Hampshire Housing functions as an independent public entity focused on expanding access to affordable housing. It provides financing and support for both rental and homeownership opportunities, specifically targeting low- and moderate-income individuals and families across the state. Notably, the organization operates without relying on direct state appropriations, sustaining its activities through self-generated revenue.\n\nTo date, it has assisted more than 55,000 households in purchasing homes and funded the development of over 16,000 multifamily residential units. Its strategic mission centers on creating sustainable housing options, guided by a vision of ensuring every resident in New Hampshire has access to a home they can afford. Core operational principles include integrity, inclusivity, innovation, collaboration, accountability, and equitable service delivery.\n— news from The Rochester Post (.gov)\n\n— News Original —\nGovernor appoints Rochester Economic Development Director Chair of New Hampshire Housing\n\nThe City of Rochester is proud to announce that Governor Kelly Ayotte has appointed Director of Economic Development Michael Scala, CEcD, Chair of the Board of Directors for New Hampshire Housing. \n\nNew Hampshire Housing is a self-supporting public corporation established by statute in 1981 that promotes, finances, and supports housing solutions for the people of New Hampshire, operating rental and homeownership programs to assist low- and moderate-income residents in obtaining affordable housing. \n\nHaving helped over 55,000 families purchase homes and financed the creation of more than 16,000 multifamily housing units, the organization operates without state government funding. \n\nGuided by its mission to advance housing solutions and its vision of a New Hampshire where everyone can afford a place to call home, New Hampshire Housing upholds values including leadership, teamwork, stewardship, integrity, respect, innovation, agility, trust, equity, and courage to ensure ethical, inclusive, and effective service.