HB1026 Relative to the definition of manufactured housing.
Relative to the definition of manufactured housing.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Harmful
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Restricting ADU options on manufactured housing limits affordable housing alternatives for families and may reduce property value flexibility for manufactured home owners seeking to add rental income.
Your Community
Local control is preserved, but municipalities have greater discretion to limit housing diversity, which may reduce affordable housing supply in communities that choose to restrict ADUs on manufactured housing.
Your Freedom
The bill expands municipal zoning authority to prohibit ADUs on manufactured housing, reducing property owner options while increasing local government control over land use.
Status
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/11/2026 House Journal 7 P. 47
Sponsor
Jennifer Rhodes (R)
The Short Version
This bill clarifies that municipalities can prohibit accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on manufactured housing and excludes ADUs from the definition of manufactured housing. The practical effect is to allow local governments to restrict where ADUs can be built, potentially limiting housing options for residents seeking affordable alternatives to single-family homes.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Municipalities seeking to restrict manufactured housing developments with accessory units
- ▲ Municipalities wanting clearer zoning definitions and regulatory authority
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Manufactured home owners who might otherwise build ADUs for rental income or family housing
- ▼ Residents seeking affordable housing alternatives, particularly in areas with manufactured home communities
- ▼ Prospective renters in tight housing markets
Bill statuses as of October 7, 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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