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
Removing zoning restrictions could increase housing supply and lower costs, but could also affect property values in existing neighborhoods.
Your Community
While more housing is needed, eliminating all zoning restrictions could lead to incompatible development and loss of neighborhood character.
Your Freedom
Dramatically expands property rights by removing government restrictions on housing development.
Status
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 02/05/2026 House Journal 3 P. 10
Sponsor
Kristine Perez (R)
The Short Version
Would have broadly repealed zoning restrictions on dwelling units, a sweeping deregulation of housing development. While it could enable more housing construction, the broad scope raised concerns about eliminating all community planning protections.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Property owners wanting development freedom
- ▲ Housing developers
- ▲ Those seeking more housing supply
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Existing homeowners concerned about neighborhood compatibility
- ▼ Communities that lose planning tools
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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