HB1012 Repealing accessory dwelling units and detached accessory dwelling units.
Repealing accessory dwelling units and detached accessory dwelling units.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Harmful
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Homeowners lose the ability to generate rental income from ADUs or rent out secondary units, and those seeking affordable housing lose access to this lower-cost housing option.
Your Community
Communities lose a tool to increase housing supply and density without major new construction, potentially tightening local housing markets and affordability.
Your Freedom
Homeowners lose the legal right to build or use accessory dwelling units on their own property, reducing property use options and local zoning flexibility.
Status
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 02/05/2026 House Journal 3 P. 10
Sponsor
Leonard Turcotte (R)
The Short Version
This bill repeals New Hampshire's accessory dwelling unit (ADU) regulations that allowed homeowners to build secondary residential units on their property. The repeal eliminates a housing option that some residents used for rental income, multi-generational living, or providing affordable housing on existing lots.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Homeowners who wanted to build or use accessory dwelling units for rental income or multi-generational housing
- ▼ Renters and those seeking affordable housing options
- ▼ Communities facing housing shortages
Bill statuses as of October 7, 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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