HB1079 Allowing accessory dwelling units to be built within or attached to certain non-conforming structures.
Allowing accessory dwelling units to be built within or attached to certain non-conforming structures.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Expands ADU construction opportunities, increasing housing supply and providing homeowners with rental income potential from existing structures.
Your Community
Addresses NH's housing crisis by unlocking additional housing units in existing buildings, particularly in older neighborhoods with non-conforming structures.
Your Freedom
Gives property owners more freedom to use their existing buildings for housing, reducing zoning barriers.
Status
House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1710s (Rep. Alexander Jr.): Motion Adopted DV 269-73 05/21/2026 House Journal 14
Sponsor
Allan Howland (D)
The Short Version
Would allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs) to be built within or attached to non-conforming structures (buildings that predate current zoning rules). This expands housing options by enabling ADU construction in older buildings that might otherwise be ineligible.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Homeowners with non-conforming structures
- ▲ Renters seeking affordable housing
- ▲ NH's housing supply
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Those concerned about density in established neighborhoods
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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