Housing

failed · New Hampshire · House Feb 5, 2026

HB 1011: repealing zoning restrictions on dwelling units.

HB 1011 repeals a state law (RSA 674:16, VIII) that previously prohibited municipalities from creating occupancy rules based on household size or bedroom count in residential areas. This bill directly affects local governments, homeowners, and renters by removing restrictions that limited how communities could regulate housing occupancy. The key provision eliminates the state barrier, allowing towns to establish their own rules for things like multi-family housing or shared living arrangements. The bill takes effect 60 days after passage.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRepeals state zoning restrictions, enabling local rules for multi-family housing and shared living, increasing housing development options.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Zoning

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died · New Hampshire · House Mar 4, 2026

HB 1218: relative to the disclosure of rights and responsibilities during the sale of a mobile home in a mobile home park.

HB 1218 requires mobile home park owners to provide written notice within 14 days to sellers about specific repair needs for a home sale, replacing vague requirements with clear, detailed lists. It mandates park owners to disclose written criteria for approving new tenants and provide sellers with a direct contact method (email/phone) for inquiries, requiring responses within 2 business days. For parks with over 25 units, the bill reduces monthly lot fees by 25% after the first denied qualified buyer (represented by a real estate agent under contract), with an additional 25% reduction per subsequent denial - capping at 75% off the original fee until the home sells. These changes directly affect mobile home sellers, park owners, and prospective buyers in larger mobile home parks, aiming to increase transparency and fairness in the sales process.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates clear disclosure of repair needs, tenant criteria, and contact info for mobile home sales, reduces lot fees for parks over 25 units after denied tenants, strengthening tenant protections and affordability.90% confidence

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failed · New Hampshire · Senate Mar 6, 2026

SB 509: preventing municipalities from limiting dead-end road length if compliant with the state fire code.

SB 509 prevents municipalities from restricting the length of dead-end roads or cul-de-sacs in new subdivisions or building permits, provided the road design meets state fire code requirements. It directly affects developers seeking approval for new residential areas and local governments reviewing subdivision plans or building permits. The bill amends state laws to explicitly prohibit length-based denials when fire access compliance is certified, removing existing municipal restrictions. This creates a clear standard: if a dead-end road passes fire code checks, local governments cannot block development solely due to its length. The policy change applies immediately upon passage, with no additional cost or process for developers.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRemoves municipal barriers to housing development by allowing longer dead-end roads compliant with fire code, facilitating new residential projects without restricting subdivision approvals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development

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signed · New Hampshire · Senate Jul 15, 2026

SB 564: prohibiting certain municipal development restrictions.

SB 564 prohibits municipalities from restricting maximum road length (as long as state fire code standards are met) or imposing numerical limits on housing lots in dead-end streets. It also requires municipalities to allow utilities (like septic systems and power lines) in designated open space or buffer areas of subdivisions, excluding wetlands and protected shoreland. The bill directly affects local governments and developers by removing specific development barriers that increase housing costs. It does not override fire code, environmental protections under RSA 482-A or RSA 483-B, or municipal authority to enforce health/safety standards.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill requires municipalities to allow power lines (energy infrastructure) in buffer areas, directly facilitating utility infrastructure development without restrictions.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingRemoves municipal barriers (road length limits, lot number restrictions) that increase housing costs, directly advancing affordable housing development per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Building Codes Property Development

failed · New Hampshire · House Mar 11, 2026

HB 1764: establishing community workforce housing targets, special assessment provisions, and a revolving loan fund for workforce housing development.

HB 1764 sets annual workforce housing targets for New Hampshire municipalities (cities, towns, and unincorporated areas) based on factors like available land, infrastructure access, and proximity to jobs. Municipalities failing to meet 50% of their cumulative target by 2028 must review zoning barriers and develop improvement plans, and may face a special property tax on high-value properties ($1.5M+). The tax revenue funds a revolving loan program offering below-market-rate financing to developers for workforce housing projects and related infrastructure upgrades. This bill directly affects local governments and housing developers by creating accountability measures and new funding streams for affordable housing.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes special property tax on high-value properties ($1.5M+) to fund workforce housing loan program, directly allocating tax revenue to essential housing development.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingSets mandatory workforce housing targets, funds development via revolving loan program, and imposes tax on high-value properties to support housing growth.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Revenue Affordable Housing Property Taxes Zoning

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failed · New Hampshire · House Feb 5, 2026

HB 1661: relative to expanding the housing finance authority's community heroes program and makes an appropriation therefor.

HB 1661 expands New Hampshire's Housing Finance Authority's "Community Heroes" program to provide homeownership assistance to essential workers. It appropriates $750,000 for fiscal year 2027 and $1.5 million annually thereafter from the General Fund to fund the program, with no more than 10% allowed for administrative costs. The program specifically targets eligible workers in healthcare, childcare, elder care, law enforcement, firefighting, education, and active military service, allowing them to use funds for down payments, closing costs, or interest rate reductions. The bill requires the Housing Finance Authority to establish rules defining eligibility and takes effect July 1, 2028, for the annual appropriation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $1.5M annually from General Fund to fund homeownership assistance for essential workers, directly increasing public program funding.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExpands homeownership assistance for essential workers via $1.5M annual funding, directly advancing affordable housing access through targeted financial support.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentTargets essential workers (healthcare, education, etc.) with homeownership assistance funding, expanding financial support for labor force stability.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Homeownership Housing Finance

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in committee · New Hampshire · House Mar 11, 2026

HB 1450: relative to the designation and control of shared facilities in rental properties.

HB 1450 clarifies and updates rules for residential rental properties with shared common areas like kitchens or bathrooms. It requires written documentation confirming a property is a "shared facility" (where tenants share significant spaces), expands the definition to include renters ("lessees") in designation decisions, and defines "owner" to cover both landlords and renters managing these spaces. The bill specifically applies to standard residential rentals (excluding short-term vacation rentals, hotels, dorms, or institutional housing like shelters). Key changes include making the shared facility status formal in writing and ensuring both renters and landlords have a role in the designation process.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill requires written documentation for shared facilities and includes renters in designation decisions, strengthening tenant input and clarity in housing management.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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signed · New Hampshire · House Jul 20, 2026

HB 1588: relative to the regulation of accessory parking for vehicles by local legislative bodies and multifamily housing within commercial districts by municipalities; establishing special assessment districts; and relative to expanding the housing infrastructure  municipal grant program and making an appropriation therefor.

HB 1588 establishes a process for cities and towns to create special assessment districts to fund infrastructure improvements (like roads, water, and sewer systems) directly tied to new housing developments. Municipalities can finance these projects through property assessments on benefiting parcels - collected over up to 20 years - without using general tax revenue. The bill also expands an existing state grant program to fund municipal infrastructure upgrades for new housing, with a $1 appropriation for fiscal year 2027. This directly affects municipalities planning new housing projects and property owners within designated districts who may face assessments based on their specific benefit from improvements.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands state grant program for housing infrastructure funding via targeted assessments, avoiding general tax revenue while advancing municipal fiscal management.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill enables new housing development by funding infrastructure via special assessments and expanded grants, directly advancing housing construction without general tax revenue.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill explicitly funds road infrastructure via special assessment districts for housing-linked upgrades, directly advancing transportation infrastructure as stated in summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Revenue Housing Finance Property Taxes Zoning

in committee · New Hampshire · House Mar 12, 2026

HB 1357: permitting in all residentially zoned areas by right the placement of newly constructed manufactured homes.

HB 1357 permits the placement of new manufactured homes on individual lots in all residentially zoned areas across New Hampshire without requiring special local permits. The bill defines "new manufactured homes" as those built after 1976 under federal safety standards and not previously placed, and requires all municipalities to update zoning ordinances to allow these homes within one year. Municipalities must apply the same general lot size and design standards to manufactured homes as to traditional homes but may set more flexible requirements, such as smaller lot sizes, for manufactured housing. This law directly affects homeowners seeking affordable housing options and municipalities responsible for zoning enforcement.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill removes barriers for affordable manufactured homes in residential zones, mandates zoning updates to allow development, and aligns standards with traditional homes, directly expanding affordable housing options.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Zoning

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signed · New Hampshire · House Jul 20, 2026

HB 1681: relative to the definition, inspection, and local approval of tiny houses and yurts as innovative housing structures.

HB 1681 establishes clear rules for tiny houses, tiny houses on wheels (THOWs), and yurts as legal housing options in New Hampshire. It defines these structures (capping tiny houses at 400 square feet, requiring compliance with building codes, and distinguishing them from recreational vehicles), mandates inspections similar to standard homes, and allows them to be used as primary or accessory dwellings on single-family lots. Municipalities must assess property taxes for these structures after 180 days of permanent placement, and the bill regulates their transport and grey water systems. This directly affects homeowners, developers, and local governments by creating standardized pathways for these innovative housing types.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingLegalizes tiny houses as affordable housing by defining standards, allowing primary use, and requiring inspections, increasing housing development options.90% confidence