# N.H. Rev. Stat. § 205:3-a: 205:3-a Authority to Take Real Property by Eminent Domain Limited

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXVII_C205_S3-a

## Section

- **Citation:** N.H. Rev. Stat. § 205:3-a
- **Heading:** 205:3-a Authority to Take Real Property by Eminent Domain Limited
- **Jurisdiction:** New Hampshire
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NH Code / Title XVII / Chapter 205 / Section 3-a

## Text

In undertaking redevelopment projects pursuant to this chapter, a housing authority shall have the power to take real property by eminent domain. The power of eminent domain shall be used only for the purpose of acquiring real property that will be put to public use, as defined in RSA 205:3-b.

## Nearby sections

- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 205:1 205:1 Finding and Declaration of Necessity.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXVII_C205_S1.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 205:1-a 205:1-a Findings and Declaration of Necessity.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXVII_C205_S1-a.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 205:1-b 205:1-b Findings and Declaration of Necessity.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXVII_C205_S1-b.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 205:2 205:2 Redevelopment Project.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXVII_C205_S2.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 205:2-a 205:2-a Rehabilitation Work.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXVII_C205_S2-a.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 205:2-b 205:2-b Development Authorized.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXVII_C205_S2-b.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 205:3 205:3 Authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXVII_C205_S3.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 205:3-a 205:3-a Authority to Take Real Property by Eminent Domain Limited.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXVII_C205_S3-a.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 205:3-b 205:3-b "Public Use" Defined.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXVII_C205_S3-b.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 205:4 205:4 Initiation of Projects.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXVII_C205_S4.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 205:4-a 205:4-a Disasters.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXVII_C205_S4-a.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 205:4-b 205:4-b Early Acquisition and Disposition of Real Property.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXVII_C205_S4-b.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 205:4-c 205:4-c Cooperation in Undertaking Tax Increment Financing for Redevelopment Projects.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXVII_C205_S4-c.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 205:5 205:5 Land Available for Public or Private Agencies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXVII_C205_S5.md)

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