HB1136 Relative to accessory dwelling units.
Relative to accessory dwelling units.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Expands housing supply options that could increase property values for owners and reduce rental costs for tenants, though construction costs and municipal permit fees remain unchanged.
Your Community
Increases residential density and housing availability but leaves municipalities significant discretion over septic systems, parking, and other local infrastructure impacts.
Your Freedom
Substantially expands property owners' ability to build ADUs and establishes a statewide default permitting ADUs in municipalities with no current ordinance, though municipalities retain authority over many design and occupancy conditions.
Status
Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 03/03/2026 (Vote 17-0; Regular Calendar) House Calendar 10 P. 93
Sponsor
Leonard Turcotte (R)
The Short Version
This bill expands accessory dwelling unit (ADU) options across New Hampshire by allowing municipalities to permit ADUs by-right, conditional use, or special exception, and mandates that municipalities without ADU rules allow one ADU as a permitted use. It establishes statewide standards for ADU size (minimum 750 sq ft), access, and regulations while preserving local control over issues like owner occupancy and familial relationships.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Single-family homeowners seeking to build accessory units for rental income or multi-generational living
- ▲ Renters and prospective homebuyers seeking more affordable housing options
- ▲ Municipalities currently without ADU ordinances (now have one ADU automatically permitted)
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Municipalities may face increased infrastructure demands (septic, water, parking) without clear state funding support
- ▼ Existing rental markets may face competition from new ADU supply
- ▼ Homeowners in neighborhoods with newly permitted ADUs may experience increased neighborhood density
Bill statuses as of October 7, 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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