HB1017 Relative to accessory dwelling units and workforce housing.
Relative to accessory dwelling units and workforce housing.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Beneficial
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
More ADUs and workforce housing means more supply in NH's tight market, which helps moderate rents and gives homeowners income-generating opportunities.
Your Community
Helps essential workers like teachers, nurses, and first responders find housing in the communities they serve, strengthening local workforce stability.
Your Freedom
Expands property owners' rights to build ADUs on their own land, reducing government restrictions on how people use their property.
Status
Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0289h
Sponsor
David Preece (D)
The Short Version
Would expand provisions related to accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and workforce housing, making it easier to add smaller housing units to existing properties. This addresses NH's severe housing shortage by increasing available rental and affordable housing stock.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Renters seeking affordable housing
- ▲ Homeowners wanting to add rental units
- ▲ Essential workers in NH communities
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Residents opposed to increased density in their neighborhoods
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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