HB1011 Repealing zoning restrictions on dwelling units.
Repealing zoning restrictions on dwelling units.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
May reduce housing costs for some renters if municipalities loosen restrictions, but could increase costs for others if municipalities tighten occupancy limits.
Your Community
Gives municipalities more discretion over local zoning, which could either strengthen community character or reduce housing diversity depending on local choices.
Your Freedom
Increases local control over zoning policy by removing state-level restrictions, though residents' actual housing freedom depends on municipal decisions.
Status
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 02/05/2026 House Journal 3 P. 10
Sponsor
Kristine Perez (R)
The Short Version
This bill repeals state zoning restrictions that currently prohibit municipalities from limiting occupancy based on household composition or number of bedrooms. It allows local governments to remove or keep such restrictions as they choose, potentially affecting housing availability and rental practices.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Municipalities seeking to set their own occupancy standards
- ▲ Residents in communities that choose to relax restrictions to increase housing supply
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Renters and multi-family households in municipalities that choose to impose stricter occupancy limits
- ▼ Residents who currently rely on state protections against restrictive local zoning
Bill statuses as of October 7, 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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